Meet the nation's newsmakers and thought leaders

These leaders have shared their insights, expertise, or story for a book by Bookshelf Press.

  • Angel Locsin

    The actress was featured in Fearless Filipinas: 12 Women Who Dared to be Different.

  • Bam Aquino

    Senator Bam Aquino wrote the afterword to The Finishers: Learn First-hand from the Philippine Founders Who Willed Their Startup from Idea to Exit.

  • Dino Araneta

    The Quad X CEO was featured in The E-Hustle: What the Country's Best Digital Leaders Can Teach You About Launching and Growing Your Online Business.

  • Donald Lim

    The DITO Chief Innovation Officer wrote the foreword to The Evangelists: Insights from Leaders of the Nation's Most Beloved Brands.

  • Ernest Cu

    The Globe CEO wrote the foreword to two Bookshelf PH books, including The Creative Innovation Launchpad: Building A Culture of Innovation.

  • Hidlyn Diaz

    The Olympic gold medalist is featured in Fearless Filipinas II: Women Who Fought for First.

  • Kim Lato

    The CEO and founder of Kimstore was featured in three Bookshelf PH books, including Fearless Filipinas: 12 Women Who Dared to be Different.

  • Jose Luis Oquinena

    The Gawad Kalinga chairman wrote the foreword to Planting Greatness: Organizations Accelerating Social Impact in the Philippines.

  • Jose Magsaysay

    The founder of Potato Corner wrote the afterword to The Evangelists: Insights from Leaders of the Nation's Most Beloved Brands.

  • Leni Robredo

    Vice President Leni Robredo wrote the foreword to Fearless Filipinas: 12 Women Who Dared to be Different.

  • Martin Yu

    The Shopee Philippines Director was featured in The E-Hustle: What the Country's Best Digital Leaders Can Teach You About Launching and Growing Your Online Business.

  • Merlee Jayme

    The advertising wunderkind and "chairmom" is writing an upcoming book with Bookshelf PH.

  • Nina Ellaine Dizon-Cabrera

    The founder of Colourette Cosmetics was featured in two Bookshelf PH books, including Planting Greatness: Organizations Accelerating Social Impact in the Philippines.

  • Reina Reyes

    The Philippine astrophysicist who proved Einstein's theory was featured in Fearless Filipinas: 12 Women Who Dared to be Different.

  • Risa Hontiveros

    Senator Hontiveros published her first book, Healthy Buhay, Happy Mama: Risa Hontiveros' Journey Through Motherhood with Bookshelf PH.

  • Vicky Morales

    The veteran journalist and television show host wrote the afterword of Planting Greatness: Organizations Accelerating Social Impact in the Philippines.

Want to get featured too?

We're always on the lookout for industry leaders and newsmakers to feature in our books. They do so because it contributes to their personal branding, maintains their thought leadership, and above all, advances their respective field in the Philippines. If you think you fit the bill, please email us at hello@bookshelf.com.ph or use the button below to open our contact email in your email service provider. We’ll be in touch within 1 business day to properly address your media inquiry.

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frequently asked questions

Interviewing for Bookshelf Press

What is the interviewing process like?

We generally elect for face-to-face interviews, whether via remote meeting or in person. We find that this method produces more in-depth stories compared to correspondence interviews.

Do I get to review the feature?

Absolutely! We work with all our featured leaders to make sure that the material is factually accurate and on brand.

Do I get a copy of the book?

We provide all leaders featured in our books a complimentary copy.

Can I participate in the marketing or PR activities for the book?

We welcome any level of participation from our leaders and the organizations they represent. Doing so is entirely optional. We are already grateful enough that you were kind enough to share your expertise.