ALYSSA MAE ENRIQUEZ

X-AGUINALDO

SOCORRO C. RAMOS
National Bookstore is probably one of the most visited shops
in the Philippines. From its humble beginnings as a school
supplies and textbook store in Escolta, to its over 150
branches nationwide today – National Bookstore is clearly a
part of every Filipino household. All thanks to the hardwork
and perseverance of Socorro Ramos, also known as Nanay
Coring.
Nanay Coring has always been in the retail industry. As a
young girl, she helped her grandmother sell fruits at the
local market in their home province. Life was hard and her
mother decided to move to Manila to find better
opportunities. She attended a public school and took on
many jobs during summer vacation – from wrapping bubble
gum to sewing buttons on shirts. After finishing high school,
her family did not have enough money to send her to
college. She then worked as a salesgirl at a bookstore. It was
there where she met her would be husband, Jose.
5 CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCORRO RAMOS FOR
BEING SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR:
-GOOD IN SELLING
-HUMBLE
-HARD WORKING
-SELF-MOTIVATION
-TAKE RISKS