Kapuso actor Dingdong Dantes is the spokesperson of National Bookstore in it’s foregoing Christmas Campaigns in favor of Project Aklat, a book drive that encourages loyal patrons of National Bookstore to buy and donate books for as low as P30.

This project is an endeavor of National Bookstore Foundation and Dingdong’s Yes Pinoy Foundation to promote literacy among the youth. The project aims on giving back to the community, getting damaged libraries rebuilt and giving the Filipino youth a chance to get an education.

National Bookstore’s Project Aklat runs until December 31, 2009 and books may be purchased and donated at all National Bookstore branches nationwide.