Established on February 14, 1965, St. Mary’s Publishing Corporation is a pioneering publishing house in the Philippines, long recognized for its role in advancing English reading and strengthening proficiency in Filipino. Over the decades, it has produced trusted and innovative reading series that have empowered countless learners and educators nationwide. As the company evolves, St. Mary’s also embraces its role as a cultural entrepreneur—a catalyst that bridges education, creativity, and social responsibility. Beyond its well-established English and Filipino reading series, it now pioneers climate fiction and disaster safety books for children, publishing works that address pressing global challenges while cultivating resilience, environmental stewardship, and cultural awareness among young readers. By combining its strong legacy in literacy with a forward-looking vision for cultural impact, St. Mary’s reaffirms its mission to be more than a publisher: it is an educational partner and cultural innovator, shaping readers who are not only skilled but also prepared to face the realities of a changing world. SMPC – Building Readers. Shaping Cultures. Inspiring Futures.