Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion, Raphael Landicho distribute kids' books

Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion, and Raphael Landicho helped in distributing children’s books for the National Development Board of the Philippines’ book nook project

According to Nelson Canlas’ report on “24 Oras” Friday, the books will be placed on the reading corners of different provincial libraries.

“Nakakatuwa kasi bago talaga magsimula ‘yung soap, sinabi talaga nila sa akin na gagawa sila ng libro para sa mga bata para merong mapupulot na aral. Kasi alam natin ngayon na ang mga bata ngayon, bihira na magbasa,” Marian said.

“So dahil dito, ine-encourage uli natin ‘yung mga kabataan na magbasa uli ng libro,” the Kapuso Primetime Queen continued.

Raphael also shared his joy about having such a book published.

“Masaya po ako kasi parang ‘yung mga bata, makikita nila ‘Uy, eto ‘yung binabasa ni Doy sa ‘My Guardian Alien!’ Kaya matutuwa po sila,” he said.

Talking about the book’s lesson, Gabby said, “Merong isang elemento rito na ipapakita natin ang relationship ng isang kaibigan sa pamilya. Dahil ang isang kaibigan ay puwede ring maging pamilya.”

“My Guardian Alien” is one of Marian’s comeback projects after her acting hiatus. It is her first time playing an alien, and she said that she is excited for the role.

Marian and Gabby started taping for the series in August last year.

The project is directed by award-winning director Zig Dulay. —Carby Basina/LDF, GMA Integrated News