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National Printing Office
Your trusted gateway to official Philippine publications.
We digitize, preserve, and deliver government issuances so students, researchers, and citizens can access reliable information anytime, anywhere.
Why it matters
Designed for transparency, built for people.
The E-Library merges archival-grade preservation with modern user experience so official knowledge stays discoverable.
Always Accessible
Optimized infrastructure keeps publications available on desktop and mobile—even on slow connections.
Human-centered UX
Powerful filters, contextual summaries, and quick actions help you find the exact issuance you need in seconds.
Our Story
The National Printing Office has been the backbone of Philippine government publications for decades. The E-Library modernizes that legacy by converting historically printed issuances into a secure, searchable, and shareable format.
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2018
Planning phase for digitizing Republic Acts, Executive Orders, and other issuances.
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2021
Launch of the pilot platform with curated collections for internal agencies.
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Today
Full citizen access with modern search, purchase workflows, and continuous content ingestion.
Our Mission
To modernize, safeguard, and serve.
- To modernize and develop ways to improve the quality of printing through modernization of printing facilities, upgrading printing equipment, and updating work design and manpower capabilities.
- To formulate pricing that is commensurate to the high standard of quality and service that we provide.
- To support the information dissemination programs of government agencies by providing their printing needs.
- To satisfy the demand for and provide fast distribution of standard and accountable forms to our clients.
- To efficiently safeguard the security and sanctity of the Bureau’s mandated functions.
About this agency
Mandated to print for government, trusted by the public.
The National Printing Office is the primary service provider for national, provincial, city, and municipal governments—including corporations and agencies—as mandated by Memorandum Circular No. 180 s. 2009, Executive Order No. 285 s. 1987, and Executive Order No. 378 s. 2004.
Under GPPB Resolution No. 05-2010, NPO is a Recognized Government Printer authorized to produce accountable forms and sensitive, high-volume documents for national government branches, constitutional offices, departments, bureaus, agencies, universities, GOCCs, institutions, and LGUs.
We are further tasked to print official ballots, election paraphernalia, statements of votes, certificates of canvass, and paper seals pursuant to Section 184 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 881 (Omnibus Election Code) and Section 13 of Republic Act No. 9369.
NPO retains exclusive printing jurisdiction over public documents such as the Official Gazette, while also accepting other government publication requirements.
Key Authorities
- Memorandum Circular No. 180 s. 2009
- Executive Orders 285 & 378
- GPPB Resolution No. 05-2010
- Omnibus Election Code, RA 9369
Exclusive printer of the Official Gazette and accountable forms.
Leadership Update
Nicole M. Bacolod, MPP
Director IV, National Printing Office
The National Printing Office (NPO) officially welcomes the appointment of Nicole M. Bacolod, MPP as its new Director IV. She was appointed on January 26, 2026, and officially assumed her duties on February 2, 2026.
Dir. Nicole M. Bacolod is a career public servant with extensive experience in governance, policy development, and institutional leadership. Prior to her appointment as Director of the National Printing Office, she served in senior management roles at the Department of National Defense.
She holds a Master in Public Policy from the National University of Singapore and is committed to advancing integrity, professionalism, and public trust in government service.
Posted February 2, 2026