In this Drawing on Hope episode, we get to know D Villamero — owner of the Cebu-based independent bookstore, Lost Books.

Learn how he fell in love with books (and fell out of it—for a while at least!), and how he works to preserve local culture and make reading more accessible to the community.

Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore these changemakers' journeys, the causes they champion, the future they're building — one step at a time. Here, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.

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