Samtoy Books

Samtoy Books seeks to strengthen Ilocano Literature, promote homegrown artists and writers through collective action and to increase the visibility and accessibility of the wealth of Ilocano scholarship and culture.

Samtoy Books is a marketing and distribution outlet for over 500 titles from Ilocos and the entire country - scholarly, literature and children's books.

The name of the bookstore came from the word 'Samtoy', a contraction of 'Sao mi ditoy' which can be literally translated to 'our language here' and our logo is based on the black and white Diego Silang flag in the 1760's.

Samtoy Books is open to individual authors and independent publishers, and we actively seek suitable titles for distribution.


Opened to the public last December 18, 2011 at the La Tabacalera Lifestyle Center, Llanes St. Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.