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Are you trying to declutter and get rid of unwanted things in your space? Now is a good time to share your pre-loved clothes for Typhoon Odette victims through SM’s annual donation drive. Donors will also get free discount coupons from the SM Store. Share your Extras at the SM Store Now is the best time to clear the clutter, clean your closets, and share your extras with the less fortunate in the SM Store’s Share Your Extras campaign. A joint project of The SM Store in partnership with SM Foundation and local Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), shoppers can donate their slightly used or brand new clothes (tops and bottoms) for infants to adults. All the items collected will be for the benefit of those affected by the recent Typhoon Odette. How to donate Shoppers can drop off their donations or purchase new ones from The SM Store until February 15 in all branches in Metro Manila, and from February 1 to 28 in the rest of the stores nationwide. Discount vouchers for...

The DOST is offering several free library resources for the public. DOST STII (Department of Science and Technology Science and Technology Information Institute) is offering a free Online Library Literacy program for those interested in learning more about the information sources they have. This is an online orientation on how to access and use these resources.  The DOST-STII Online Library Literacy Program is an online version of library tour and orientation wherein requesting stakeholders are educated on how to avail of DOST-STII free resources, services and products, how to research in DOST-STII Library by using the library’s Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), and how they can request materials online as well as how to navigate the different versions of DOST-STARBOOKS (offline, online, mobile, quiz app, and geomap app). How to avail of this service? This service is free for the public, contact the DOST STII Library at library@stii.dost.gov.ph and your preferred schedule....

PLDT and Smart continue to assist customers who were severely impacted by super typhoon Odette. With the tropical cyclone leaving a path of destruction in its wake, PLDT and Smart further extend additional relief to affected customers in the form of service rebates. “We understand the tremendous amount of effort needed for recovery, especially in areas that bore the brunt of the typhoon. PLDT and Smart empathize with our customers and we are actively looking for solutions to help them rebuild their lives,” said Cathy Yap-Yang, First Vice President and Group Head, Corporate Communications, PLDT and Smart. PLDT and Smart assure customers in worst hit communities that repairs are in full swing to fully restore services that were affected by the storm. The group understands the challenges of recovering from the onslaught of Odette. To support typhoon victims in getting back on their feet, PLDT has rolled out additional rebates for qualified customers in badly hit areas. Those who are...

PhJLIS vol. 41 no. 2 (2021) out now: https://phjlis.org/index.php/phjlis/issue/view/6 "As we begin the year 2022 with hope and continuous commitment to whole-heartedly serve the entire library and information community in the country and in the region through pedagogy, extension services, and research, the UP School of Library and Information Studies (UP SLIS) is pleased to announce the release of Vol. 41, Issue 2 of the Philippine Journal of Librarianship and Information Studies (PhJLIS, formerly Journal of Philippine Librarianship or JPL).  This issue contains articles on information literacy, critical librarianship, and health (mis)information; a viewpoint article on preservation of Southeast Asian manuscripts; a review of works on social media and fake news; and an editorial piece on the progress and recent developments in the graduate education offered by the UP SLIS. All these articles can be downloaded for free." In this issue: Editorial: Revitalizing the Graduate ...

Photo from NLP The National Library of the Philippines through the Public Libraries Division will be having the 4th episode of their online event, Buknayan 2022: Talakayan sa Pampublikong Aklatan ("discussion on public libraries"). The event is free for the public and interested librarians.  The topic for this episode is "Butuan City Public Library and the EIFL Public Library Innovation Award" with Ms. Jessica M. Clarito, OIC-City Librarian. From the NLP Facebook page: "The NLP, through the Public Libraries Division (PLD), conducts a quarterly online event entitled Buknayan: Talakayan sa Pampublikong Aklatan. This is a one-hour Filipino-themed talk show engendering sharing of knowledge, advocacies, issues, plans, and best practices governing public librarianship. For the fourth episode of Buknayan, this will be be conducted on January 25, 2022 (Tuesday) from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM via Zoom.  To register, go to: https://bit.ly/Buknayan4thEp

From the UP College of Engineering Library Facebook page : "The UP College of Engineering Library is in need of 2 LIBRARY ASSISTANTS (Contract of Service/Project-Based). 📌FRESH GRADUATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY QUALIFICATIONS: ✅ Must be a graduate of a four-year course degree, with work experience in the library settings or related field (as OJT), is an advantage. ✅ Must have acceptable oral and written communication skills in both English and Filipino. ✅ Must be proficient and knowledgeable in MS Office, ICT applications, digital tools (google drive and google workspace), and use of social media. ✅ Must be a team player, hardworking, diligent, keen, on details, and use of social media. HOW TO APPLY: Please send your application letter to the UP College of Engineering Library at gmayordo@engglib.upd.edu.ph with Comprehensive Resume, recent digital ID picture and attach certificates of trainings attended, Certificate of Employment (if any), Transcript of Record or Certificate ...

Photo from dost.gov.ph To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the death of Filipino National Hero Jose Rizal, the DOST in partnership with the National Historical Commission unveiled a 12-feet tall, 3D-printed monument named “Rizal the Filipino Scientist” in the DOST Compound in Bicutan, Taguig City. The 3D-printed sculpture is the first of its kind in the country. It was created by UP Diliman College of Fine Arts Professor Jose Manuel Sicat. The monument can withstand up to a 7.0 magnitude earthquake and 330 kph winds. The monument was 3D-scanned and 3D-printed at the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) of the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) in less than 2 months. According to DOST, “Rizal’s 3D statue is a tribute by the DOST to the life and legacy of Rizal and his contributions to the country especially in the field of science. The project to commemorate Rizal on his 125th martyrdom anniversary is a joint undertaking of the DOST-MIRDC, the DOS...

The Philippine Librarians Association Negros Island Region Librarians Council (NIRLC) and Western Visayas Region Librarians Council (WVRLC) is asking for donations for victims of Typhoon Odettein Purok Maabi-abihon, Brgy. Consuelo, Ilog, Negros Occidental. The donation drive is aimed to help more than 100 children: to distribute slippers, food packs, and drinking water; and to conduct bibliotherapy activities for them. Donations can be sent to the following: GCash: 09562694413 Rovilyn Somcio, PLAI WVRLC Treasurer GCash: 09955685255 Jinky Got Ong, PLAI NIRLC President

The popular fashion magazine Vogue is set to release a Philippine version on September 2022. This is the 29th international edition of the magazine. The global mass media company Condé Nast has partnered with Mega Global Licensing, Inc. for the magazine publication. According to Markus Grindel, Managing Director of Global Brand Licensing, “We’re thrilled to launch the 29th edition of Vogue in the Philippines, a country with a growing luxury fashion market  and a vibrant creative scene. The title will launch as a digital-first media brand with a monthly print edition and will serve as an exciting addition to our global Vogue network.” Suki Salvador, President of One Media Group, announced the launch on his Twitter and Instagram: Happy to share that we are finally getting our own Vogue. Yes, VOGUE PHILIPPINES is arriving in 2022! This is for you 🇵🇭 Subscribe to < https://t.co/fityXNcQOt > and follow @voguephilippines on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok. Thank you for the ...

The National Library of the Philippines, through the Public Libraries Division, will be conducting a free Webinar-Workshop on Psychological First Aid and Basic Attending and Facilitating Skills for Librarians on February 2, 2022 (Wednesday) from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. From the NLP Facebook page: “Even before the pandemic, mental health issues are a pressing concern in Filipino society. It became worse at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Filipinos who lost their jobs and OFWs who were repatriated experienced financial stress. Medical and other frontline workers were confronting health-related anxiety. In the same way, teachers and students expressed a more serious level of emotional and psychological concerns as the educational landscape suddenly shifted to online and modular modalities. Many families were distressed due to the loss of loved ones, financial stress, and COVID-19 anxiety.  These issues resulted in more serious mental health concerns especially for various stakeh...

Since 2016, I would post about the previous year every new year to keep track of what I’ve done and what I hope to do in the next. 2021 seemed to pass by so fast. 2020 was the year that changed almost every aspect of our lives. This 2021, we are still battling COVID along with the new variations: Delta, and right now, Omicron. But things are looking to be improving.  Blogging and Malditang Librarian This year was good for me in terms of blogging even if I wasn’t prolific when it comes to posts. I started a YouTube channel, Malditang Librarian . I slowed down in creating and uploading videos for the past three months, but I am planning new content this 2022. Actually, my first goal in creating a channel is to improve my speaking and presenting! I have been teaching online since last year and I am really bad when it comes to speaking (or interacting with people in general). I can say that it has really helped me. It can be time-consuming, but I enjoy making and creating videos. It...