Our Story and Legacy
Our Beginnings
Leonicia Marco-Llarena
The company was established by Leonicia Marco-Llarena, an educator with a passion for science education. Dane began with the publication of SciTech, a science and technology magazine that quickly gained positive response from subscribing schools, reaching an initial circulation of 80,000 copies. This success paved the way for further innovation in educational publishing.
Growth and Expansion
Dane has since resumed the publication of its flagship magazines—SciTech and Young Leader—and introduced a new title, NextGen, which is focused on GMRC and Values Education.
In line with DepEd’s rollout of the MATATAG Curriculum, Dane has developed a new line of textbooks and was awarded eight (8) titles to be used in all public schools nationwide:
ELEMENTARY
Grade 1 Makabansa – Batang Makabansa
Grade 4 Science – Everyday Science
Grade 4 Filipino – Talastas: Wikang Filipino sa Matatag na Pilipino
Grade 4 Araling Panlipunan – Landas sa Matatag na Pilipinas 4
Grade 5 Araling Panlipunan – Landas sa Matatag na Pilipinas 5
HIGH SCHOOL
Grade 7 Mathematics – Math Counts 7
Grade 8 Mathematics – Math Counts 8
This award covers a combined distribution of more than 15 million copies, reflecting Dane’s impressive capability in both content development and mass production. The company has also developed MATATAG-aligned textbooks tailored for private schools.
Publishing Milestones
Partnerships and Government Projects
Resilience During the Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, Dane prioritized the health and welfare of its employees. While magazine circulation was temporarily halted, the company kept its printing operations running to support various government printing offices in producing self-learning modules for nationwide distribution to public schools.
Return to Publishing and the MATATAG Curriculum
Dane has since resumed the publication of its flagship magazines—SciTech and Young Leader—and introduced a new title, NextGen, which is focused on GMRC and Values Education.
In line with DepEd’s rollout of the MATATAG Curriculum, Dane has developed a new line of textbooks and was awarded eight (8) titles to be used in all public schools nationwide:
ELEMENTARY
Grade 1 Makabansa – Batang Makabansa
Grade 4 Science – Everyday Science
Grade 4 Filipino – Talastas: Wikang Filipino sa Matatag na Pilipino
Grade 4 Araling Panlipunan – Landas sa Matatag na Pilipinas 4
Grade 5 Araling Panlipunan – Landas sa Matatag na Pilipinas 5
HIGH SCHOOL
Grade 7 Mathematics – Math Counts 7
Grade 8 Mathematics – Math Counts 8
This award covers a combined distribution of more than 15 million copies, reflecting Dane’s impressive capability in both content development and mass production. The company has also developed MATATAG-aligned textbooks tailored for private schools.
Legacy and Reputation
With 38 years of service to Philippine education, Dane Publishing House, Inc. stands as a testament to innovation, dedication, and excellence. The company’s continued success and the reputation it enjoys today reflect its outstanding performance, industry experience, and commitment to shaping a brighter future for Filipino learners.