About

Pandayan Bookshop, Inc. (commonly known as Pandayan Book Store or Pandayan Bookshop) is a prominent and uniquely Filipino retail chain specializing in books, school and office supplies, stationery, and arts and crafts materials. Founded in 1993 by Gerardo "Jun" Villacorta Cabochan Jr., the brand originally evolved from the mezzanine of the Cabochan family's historic CVC Supermarket in Grace Park, Caloocan City, before expanding into an independent, highly successful retail network. Operating over 140 branches predominantly across urbanizing towns and municipalities in Luzon, Pandayan stands out in the Philippine retail sector for its value-conscious pricing and its deeply embedded corporate culture called "Kultura ng Tagumpay" (Culture of Success). This ethos emphasizes grassroots community connection (pakikipagkapwa-tao) and extensive employee welfare programs (Pangarap para sa Panday), positioning the bookstore not just as a retail shop, but as a community partner supporting local education, teachers, and budget-conscious families.