The origins of Adriana Publishing trace back to Adriana Printing Co., Inc., founded in 1982 by Laureano G. Martinez and his family. The business initially operated as a small commercial printing company before growing into one of the country’s recognized printing providers.

During its early years, Adriana became known for high-volume commercial printing and served major organizations, including PLDT, printing telephone directories for over two decades. As its printing capabilities expanded, the company diversified into publishing through its sister company, Lorimar Publishing, which became known for bestselling Tagalog novels during the 1980s. 2

In 1996, Adriana officially entered the educational publishing industry by participating in the Philippine Department of Education’s Textbook Privatization Program, marking the beginning of its focus on producing textbooks and teacher’s manuals for public schools nationwide. 3

Adriana Publishing’s guiding motto is:

“Strengthening Quality Education through Quality Learning Materials.”

The company focuses on creating educational resources that support effective teaching and learning across different educational levels in the Philippines. 4

Adriana Publishing develops instructional materials covering multiple educational levels, including:

• Preschool learning materials
• Elementary textbooks
• Junior High School textbooks
• Senior High School textbooks
• Teacher Education books
• Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) college textbooks
• Professional education references
• Teacher’s manuals
• Workbooks and supplementary instructional materials

Its catalog includes more than 100 educational titles spanning preschool through tertiary education in various subject areas. 5

The publisher emphasizes curriculum-aligned instructional materials designed to meet Philippine educational standards. Many of its books support:

• Teacher Education programs
• Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) preparation
• Professional Education
• General Education
• Research methodology
• Curriculum development
• Educational technology
• Assessment and evaluation
• Teaching internship and field study courses

The company has also expanded its OBE (Outcomes-Based Education) textbook series for colleges and universities. 6

Among Adriana Publishing’s recognized educational titles and series are:

• Effective Technology and Home Economics Series
• Makabuluhang Gawaing Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan Series
• Wastong Pag-uugali sa Makabagong Panahon Series
• Field Study Series
• Teaching Internship Series
• Assessment of Learning
• Curriculum Development
• Educational Technology
• Research Fundamentals
• Teacher Education OBE Series 7

Through Adriana Printing Co., Inc., the company operates comprehensive printing facilities equipped with:

• Pre-press systems
• Web-offset presses
• Sheet-fed presses
• Binding equipment

These facilities enable the production of textbooks, journals, magazines, brochures, calendars, planners, posters, catalogs, newsletters, and other printed educational and commercial materials. 8

Adriana Publishing and its parent company have worked with numerous educational institutions and organizations, including:

• Department of Education (DepEd)
• Local Government Units (LGUs)
• National Book Store
• Philippine Normal University
• University of Makati
• Batangas State University
• St. Francis Assisi College
• Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
• Various public and private schools throughout the Philippines

Its printing division has also served organizations such as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Diwa Learning Systems, Benchmark Publishing, and other publishing companies. 9

Beyond educational publishing, Adriana expanded into security printing through SECUR A PRINT Security Print Solution, producing secure academic documents such as diplomas and transcripts for universities and colleges. 10

Today, Adriana Publishing is recognized as one of the established Philippine educational publishers, particularly in teacher education and Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) materials. Its publications are widely distributed through educational institutions, bookstores, and online platforms, serving educators, teacher education students, and learners across the country. 11

For more information, catalog listings, and educational publications, visit the Adriana Publishing Official Website.

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