The Publications Office is the publishing arm of the University responsible for the production and dissemination of significant results of scholarship, instructional, research, and creative outputs of the FEU community.
It attests to the institution’s academic excellence — both a tool and proof of the university’s educational standard, reflecting the institution’s academic bearing. It also stands as a medium to disseminate academic ideals not only to students within its educational system but also to the broader public. It is under the Corporate Affairs Office.
The Office aims to:
- Produce quality, relevant, and cost-effective printed materials
- Provide shorter turnaround time by implementing online services
- Shorten the document process cycle from creation to delivery,
Vision
Far Eastern University Publications is envisioned to be the center for the production of instructional materials as well as the publication of trade books, research, and creative works of FEU faculty, alumni, students, administrators, academic staff as well as authors and writers from other reputable universities and colleges.
Mission
The Office seeks to promote information dissemination as a contributor to the world’s body of knowledge in various fields such as, but not limited to, arts, culture, literature, history, people, and various fields of sciences.
What We Do
We are responsible for publishing key institutional publications, academic and non-academic materials, and trade books to help advance and promote the University’s goals, achievements, and activities to our internal and external stakeholders. Consistent with the University’s Aspirations, we are likewise aligned with the institution’s marketing and communication strategies to deliver a consistent message and cohesive design that reflect the University’s image and branding through quality, relevant, and cost-effective printed materials.
Key Services
Publication of Trade Books
Key institutional materials and university publications
Annual Report
President’s Report
TAMBULI
Tambuli is the University’s official publication which features the university’s accomplishments and achievements. Published biannually, the full-colored magazine reflects the stories behind individual success as well as the community’s growth. It also focuses on the insights from experts and resource persons who help share the knowledge and promote best practices both in the academe and in the industries. We are giving a new voice to stories that reflect our commitment to heritage primarily focusing on built heritage, culture, regional literature, architecture, culinary anthropology, gastronomy, natural sciences; Philippine business and lifestyle, young adults, and rediscovering voices that shaped the Filipino identity and patrimony. Our books are anchored on research, provide practical advice to an intended audience/market, and are focused on non-saturated fields and topics.
Our publishing direction is to be able to produce more books that cater to a wider market and audience and not just the FEU community. In 2019, we published Mindanao Harvest a literary anthology, and Walk Manila a guidebook that features the historical structures in the city of Manila. Both are 39th National Book Award winners. Post-pandemic we published. FEU Herbarium’s Guide to the Gingers of Sorsogon which won the Gintong Aklat Award in the Science category.
Publication of Non-Books
Key institutional materials and university publications
- Annual Report
- President’s Report
- TAMBULI
Tambuli is the University’s official publication which features the university’s accomplishments and achievements. Published biannually, the full-colored magazine reflects the stories behind individual success as well as the community’s growth. It also focuses on the insights from experts and resource persons who help share the knowledge and promote best practices both in the academe and in the industries.
Providing Creative Designs
Aside from publishing books, and academic journals, the Office is also tasked to conceptualize, design, and print various institutional materials of the University that support their information, events, marketing, and accreditation requirements. The FEU Brand Manual serves as the reference and basis for establishing a visual identity and ensures consistency across all publication materials produced by the Office.
Requests for texts and graphic designs are addressed and completed by the Publications Office following task requests from the different institutes and non-academic departments considered “cost centers”.
In-house printing
The Office provides the Institutes and related departments with services to meet official printing and photocopying needs through its facilities and by outsourcing from accredited suppliers awarded through appropriate and competitive bids.
Requesting for Services
It is the responsibility of departments and institutes to clearly specify their requirement and expected date of delivery by completing the Publications Online JO Form. Incomplete information in the JO Form will correspond to delays in the request for quotations, bids, and production/completion of the request.