TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE — SM Savemore Market Tacloban has officially launched "The Great Book Share 2026," establishing a dedicated community donation hub to collect pre-loved books and promote literacy across Eastern Visayas.
Community Donation Hub Expands Access to Reading Materials
The community-driven literacy drive encourages local residents and shoppers to pass on gentle-used books to young readers and public learning centers:
Centralized Drop-Off Location: The official donation container, designated as "Book Nook: The Great Book Share 2026 Donation Hub," is located on the Ground Level of SM Savemore Market Tacloban, adjacent to Penshoppe.
Encouraging Pre-Loved Donations: The campaign accepts fiction, non-fiction, children's storybooks, and educational literature, giving pre-owned books a second life in under-resourced schools and community libraries.
Convenient Access for Shoppers: Situated in downtown Tacloban, the drop-off point allows daily commuters and retail patrons to contribute during regular operating hours.
Shared Civic Initiatives Strengthen Regional Literacy Infrastructure
Local literacy advocates highlight the role of commercial retail spaces in facilitating grassroots community support:
Promoting Civic Engagement: Organizers emphasize that sharing personal book collections fosters community connection while directly addressing resource gaps in local reading centers.
Sustainable Resource Sharing: Reusing functional educational materials supports broader sustainability efforts by extending the lifespan of printed literature.
