Golden Cronica Publishing, Inc.

COMPANY PROFILE Established in 2010 by Mr. Eduardo M. Rivera and his wife, Mrs. Evamyn P. Rivera, Golden Cronica Publishing, Inc. is a company dedicated to bringing excellent quality products to the educational publishing market. Mr. and Mrs. Rivera’s 20 years of experience in relation to educational publishing inspired them to start this company.

GCPI launched its operations in 2010 through the publication of Sports, Music, Arts, Rhythmic Talents Series, popularly known as S.M.A.R.T. MAPEH, a textbook series intended for use in the elementary level. The year 2013 was marked by the launching of another book series, I.C.T. Stages, which is intended for teaching and learning Information, Communication and Technology for Grade 1 to 6.

In keeping up with the requirements of the K-12 Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum, new editions of S.M.A.R.T. MAPEH elementary level series were made available in 2015. In the same year, GCPI also launched the S.M.A.R.T. MAPEH high school level series for Grade 7 to 10.

The company increased its hold in the field of educational publishing in 2016 by coming up with Cook It Right, a learning module in commercial cookery for Grades 7 and 8; Fast Track in Earth and Life Science for Grade 11; and Smart Hands, a learning module in theme writing for Grade 4 to 10.

As of February 2016, GCPI has put together teams of authors to come up with a book series in Mathematics for Grade 1 to 12, Science for Grade 7 to 10, English for Kinder to Grade 12, and MAPEH for Preschool.

Together with selected authors, coordinators and consultants who are all seasoned educators and experts in their areas of specialization, reliable partners, trustworthy field agents, the supportive Rivera children Alvin and Klariz Laurelle, and competent office personnel Golden Cronica Publishing, Inc. aims to be one of the most outstanding companies in the field of publishing

OUR VISION The highest level of quality in our products and services makes Golden Cronica Publishing, Inc. an excellent choice in the field of educational publishing.

OUR MISSION We deliver high quality teaching and learning materials that meet the needs of educators and learners.

OUR VALUES  We put God above all. HE inspires and guides us as we work to accomplish our vision and mission.  We have a passion for excellence. We challenge ourselves toward becoming the respected leader in the field of publishing.  We are people-oriented. We treat everyone with respect and professionalism.  We think of our staff as our best asset. We put our trust in them and in their capabilities and potentials.  We give importance to the latest innovations in education.

We make full use of the newest developments in technology.  We keep our products and services at reasonable prices.

We aim to reach a wider market.

THE MEANING OF OUR COMPANY NAME AND LOGO The word Golden is meant to show that Golden Cronica Publishing, Inc., holds a precious and important part in the life of the family that owns this company.

The word Cronica is the Spanish term for chronicle, which comes from the Greek word chronikas, meaning “of time.” Cronica or chronicle means “a historical account of events in the order that they happened.”

In a similar way, Golden Cronica Publishing, Inc. aims to leave an indelible mark in the history of educational publishing as one of the most outstanding providers of teaching and learning materials. It is a company that envisions itself to continuously meet the needs of educators and learners as history moves on.

The open book at the center of the logo means that the existence of GCPI revolves around its vision as the superior partner in the education of the new generation of learners as it provides books and other teaching and learning materials of outstanding quality.

The green laurel leaves signify GCPI’s continuous development towards being the excellent choice in the publication of educational materials. It shows that the company is in a consistent relationship with distinguished people who can create books, modules, and other materials for publication. It also means that GCPI acknowledges the importance of the latest innovations in technology that make work easier and help turn out world-class products and services.

The bright sun symbolizes the Light of God as the source of inspiration for everyone involved in the company. God is the guide that moves the company officers and staff, the consultants and partners, coordinators and authors, and artists and editors who work together for the attainment of the vision and mission of GCPI

Board of Trustee CEO/President: V.P./Finance: Legal Department:

Edduardo Rivera Evamyn P. Rivera Judge. Vivencio Baclig Atty. Jose Gordolla

Accounting Directress:

Klariz Lourelle P Rivera

Marketing Director:

Alvin P. Rivera

Production Directress:

Estrella Arvesu