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An online Presidential library dedicated to former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos is set to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2022. This would be the first digital Presidential library in the country. This was announced last March 18 in time for his 94th birthday. It was launched online and the stream is available on the FVR Legacy Facebook page . Fidel V. Ramos served as the President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. Formerly a chief of staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), his term was known for economic progress for the country. For updates on this project, follow the FVR Legacy on Facebook. Share on Facebook: Source: Cal, B. (2022 March 18). FVR turns 94, online presidential library unveiled .  https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1170089

S haring my setup for library digitization for an institutional repository in an academic library. I show the scanners and equipment I am using for digitization, processes such as optical character recognition (OCR). I use both an overhead scanner and a flatbed scanner. Visit the online repository at https://repository.cpu.edu.ph to see the final digitized materials (usually theses and dissertations). Correction: The Canon scanner can range from 3500 pesos and up Timestamps: PC for digitization 1:12 Overhead scanner 1:55 What is Optical Character Recognition (OCR) 3:20 Other types of scanners 4:16 Flatbed scanner 4:33 External hard drive for backup 6:00 CD/DVD Drive 6:20 Desk vacuum cleaner 6:40 Logitech speakers 7:14 Products mentioned and where to buy them online: Fujitsu Scansnap SV600 Overhead Scanner Lazada: https://invol.co/cl9pz3p Shopee: https://invol.co/cl9pz4w Canon CanoScan LiDe400 Flatbed Scanner Lazada: https://invol.co/cl9ypdg Shopee: https://invol...

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will be holding a free webinar on Data Privacy Act Awareness on March 25, 2022 (Friday), 1-5 PM. This event is in partnership with the National Privacy Commission. The featured speaker for this event is Atty. Althea Therese Radovan, Atorney III, Policy Review Division of the National Privacy Commission. The webinar is open to the public and will be streamed through Facebook Live. How to claim e-certificate 1. Join the live session via Zoom or Facebook LIVE. 2. Submit post evaluation (given at the end of the training session) and pass the quiz, accessible for a limited time only. 3. Wait for your e-Certificate within 1-2 weeks. A Certificate of participation will be issued to participants who will satisfactorily comply with the training requirements mentioned above. Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/dpa2022-reg Share on Facebook: Watch the webinar recording on Facebook Source: DICT Mindanao Cluster 1 Faceb...

The Department of Education (DepEd) launched E-saliksik, an online repository for resources on research education. According to DepEd, "E-Saliksik shall serve as the official repository of education research in the Department and make education research more accessible to aid evidence-based actions. The research portal also seeks to encourage the conduct and use of research from school to the national level through the sharing of knowledge." E-saliksik was officially launched last March 14, 2022 in an online event. The research repository was made possible with DepEd's Planning Service-Policy Research and Development Division (PS-PRDD) in partnership with the Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS).  As of now, only verified members can access the repository. It will be available for the public soon. DepEd also plans to expand the content of the repository to include research by outside contributors and students. As of now, there are various resource...

This is unrelated to librarianship but just a reminder and warning to be very vigilant about your bank account and personal details. There are so many scammers and fishy people nowadays who just want easy money. Stay safe. Someone who claimed to be from Security Bank (Philippines) said that there would be 'rewards' to be deposited in my account worth 5,000 pesos. The caller sounded so professional that I almost took the bait. Then, I received an OTP from Security Bank when I wasn't touching my online banking at all (account is not connected to online banking). The text message said that someone is trying to create an online banking account and log in. When the caller asked for the OTP, I realized it was a scam. She said she needed the OTP so that she can deposit the money. I ended the call, called Customer Service and reported the number and incident. I also went to the bank branch the next day to update my passbook and make sure there were no suspicious transactions. T...

The Association of Special Libraries in the Philippines (ASLP) will be hosting a webinar with CPD points for librarians. The topic will be on the theme, "Beyond fact-checking: Libraries keeping up with misinformation." It will be held online on March 25, 2022 (Friday), 2-5 PM via Zoom. The webinar was given 2.0 credit units by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Council for Librarians.  Registration is free for ASLP members. There is a P350 registration fee for non-members and P100 for BLIS students. The speakers for this webinar are Mr. Arniel V. Ping, LPT,  President of the Philippine Association of Media and Information Literacy (PAMIL); and Mr. Brian Aljer B. Coballes, MTM, EMC Coordinator, Educational Media Center of the Ateneo de Manila University. Registration link for the webinar: https://bit.ly/ASLP2022w1 The objectives of this webinar are:  1. To discuss the critical distinction between the confusable words misinformation, disinformation and mali...

As the Filipino’s partner in health, Sun Life Philippines (Sun Life) is ramping up its fight against diabetes with the launch of initiatives that promote diabetes awareness and prevention through a healthier lifestyle. The efforts kick off with the launch of the Sun Life Diabetes Corner. These will be integrated in the recently established Sun Life Barangay Health Stations (SLBHS), an initiative of the Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation), and will be piloted in Barangay Pansol, Taal, Batangas. The Diabetes Corner will integrate a diabetes program in the SLBHS to promote awareness and prevention. Basic medical services such as blood sugar screening will be provided for pre-diabetic patients, while informative dissemination will be done through fliers and educational videos. Healthy diet options will also be shared to diabetic patients to help them better manage their condition. “Diabetes prevention is a global advocacy for Sun Life. We remain optimi...

Awarding of the Certificate of Recognition with NLP Director (Source: NLP website) Polangui Municipal Library of Polangui, Albay was awarded as 2021 Top Performing Library in the Philippines (Municipal Category). This award recognized its outstanding performance in library services serving 154,206 clients (physical and online users). The award was received by the members of the Polangui Municipal Library and Information Center led by Ms. Rosemarie Olidana, Librarian I; Maretes Millena, Administrative Aide IV; Renz Jimppy Tan- Administrative AIde II; Tomas Caayao, Driver; and, SFO1 Elmer Olidana, BFP.  NLP Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano presented the Certificate of Recognition on 11 March 2022 at the NLP Director’s Office together with the Chief of the Public Libraries Division (PLD), Ms. Blesila P. Velasco.  Prior to the awarding, there was a turnover of allocated books to the winning library.  For more information and updates about the library, Polangui Municipal ...

Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. Always do your own research when it comes to financial decisions. As a fresh graduate or young professional still new to the "adulting" world, you might still be overwhelmed by all these new choices and opportunities open for you. You must have just gotten your first paycheck and are not sure wha to do with it. As early as now, it pays to be financially knowledgeable.  Here are some useful suggestions on how to make the most of your money and build good financial habits. Digital banking To keep your hard earned money, one of the first things that new professionals must do is open a bank account. Banks keep your money safe and and offer many financial services for your needs.  With digital banks, signing up for an account is easier. As the name suggests, a digital bank is fully operating online and there is no need to go to a physical branch just to sign up. Digital banks usually just requires you to download an app and upload your...

This is about my experience as a one-man librarian (or "solo librarian") in the Philippines. I talk about my first job as a librarian and how I eventually resigned. Time stamps 0:30 My experience as a one-man librarian 3:53 Problems with my boss and overwhelming job 6:03 Deciding to resign from my first job 7:54 Lessons learned about librarianship, job hunting Read related blog post: Is being a one-man librarian worth it?

Gat Blas F. Ople building where the Bulacan Provincial Library is located Photo from Hearts Philippines & then some The Bulacan Provincial Library was awarded as 2021 Top Performing Library in the Philippines (Provincial Category). This award recognized its outstanding performance in public library services serving 375,628 clients (physical and online users).  The award was received by Dr. Eliseo S. Dela Cruz, Head of the Provincial History, Arts, Culture and Tourism Office (PHACTO); Ms. Mary Arlene DG. Torres, Head of the History and Heritage Division; Mr. Marlo A. Hipolito, Provincial Librarian; Ms. Cyrille Ann Dela Cruz, Library Program Coordinator; and, Mr. Edwin Cajucom, Administrative Aide II. NLP Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano with Blesila P. Velasco, Chief of the Public Libraries Division (PLD), and Karl William Panisan, Administrative Aide IV of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PLD) presented the Certificate of Recognition on 22 February 2022 at the NLP Direc...

March 9 is the Public Library Day in the Philippines, according to Proclamation No. 563, s. 1959. The National Library of the Philippines and all public libraries in the country are mandated to sponsor this national celebration and promote public libraries through library drives. This 2022 is the 63rd Public Library Day and the theme is "Pampublikong Aklatan, Katuwang ng Pamayanan: Pagbangon sa Pandemya, Pagpapayabong ng Kultura, at Pagpapalaganap ng Karunungan." To promote this celebration, the National Library encourages participating public libraries to share their activities on social media using the following hashtags: #63rdPubLibDay #PhilPubLib #PampublikongAklatan #Pamayanan #PPP Download the official poster of the 63rd Public Library Day (2022): https://bit.ly/63rdPubLibPoster This poster is an editable version (.psd) that libraries can modify. See the full poster below: Source: Philippine Public Libraries on Facebook

Malditang Librarian will be six years old on May 2022 (I posted my first blog entry in May 2016).  When I started the Malditang Librarian blog in 2016, my situation wasn't so great. I was unemployed and just resigned from my first job in another city. I was looking for another job and thinking of enrolling in graduate school, just to have something to do while looking for work. I was very disillusioned from my first job, and realized a lot of things from being pushed headfirst into the adult life. I had been writing online here and there, mostly for personal blogs when social media wasn't that popular. I started a blog in my first job to share board exam tips for aspiring librarians in the Philippines, which had the boring name "Library Logs." Then, in a sudden flash of inspiration, I thought of the name "Malditang Librarian" and I found it so... amusing. There's a common stereotype that librarians are not so nice, and that's a play on that. The nam...

The WCC Aeronautical and Technological College in Binalonan, Pangasinan is hiring for Chief Librarian.  Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Library Science Preferably with 3-5 years' experience working in a public or private library With relevant Master's degree Licensed Librarian Excellent IT skills and knowledge of library databases Outstanding organizational and interpersonal communication skills Applicants may send their requirements (resume, CV, and credentials) via e-mail to hrd@wccaviation.com.ph Address: WCC Aeronautical & Technological College Binalonan Airfield, Linmansangan Binalonan, Pangasinan About WCC WCC Aviation is one of Asia's best aviation companies that focuses in providing Pilot Training, Cabin Crew Courses (Flight Attendant Course) and Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program. It is located in Binalonan Airfield, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours from Metro Manila, Philippines. The company was founded in 2005 with the vision of being a comple...

The Medical and Health Librarian's Association of the Philippines (MAHLAP) will be conducting their 34th MAHLAP National Congress on March 9-11, 2022 (Wednesday to Friday) online. The theme of the Congress is "Rethink, Reform, Reemerge: Libraries and Librarians Rising to the Challenge." The Professional Regulation Commission has granted 9.5 CPD points for the event. Registration is free for active MAHLAP members. For students, there is a registration fee of 100 pesos; and 200 pesos for non-MAHLAP members. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/34thMAHLAPCongress MAHLAP has partnered with DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute, CE-Logic, Inc., and Wolters Kluwer for this event. See the photo below for the program. Source: MAHLAP Facebook page. facebook.com/mahlap.org

Network restoration in Danao, Bohol PLDT has fully restored its fixed services in Negros Island while its mobile services arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has fully restored its wireless services in Bohol after super typhoon Odette devastated the two provinces toward the end of 2021. Odette’s massive destruction had resulted in numerous fiber cuts, broken poles, and damage to cell sites in Bohol and southern Negros. PLDT and Smart engineers from neighboring regions were immediately deployed to these provinces to fast-track network restoration. One of the emergency response initiatives that immediately helped bring back communication services in Bohol was the use of Multi-equipment on wheels (MEOW), a portable cell site and satellite communications suite providing immediate communication support in lieu of the three collapsed Smart towers in the towns of Trinidad, Jetafe, and Danao. PLDT and Smart have also deployed Libreng Tawag and Libreng Charging stations as communicatio...

Despite the continued absence of commercial power in some locations and re-work due to clearing operations as well as incidents of cable theft, PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have restored services by up to 99% for wireless customers and 86% for fixed customers in the Visayas, following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Odette. Ninety-nine percent of Smart’s wireless network has been restored, enabling call, text and mobile internet services.  Full restoration is expected in early March.  PLDT’s fixed network meanwhile is on catch up mode as extensive fiber cuts in areas such as Mactan and Mandaue have hobbled restoration work. Teams are also replacing the remaining copper connections with fiber optic cables. Some parts of Cebu and Bohol still face commercial power difficulties, accidental cuts due to ongoing clearing operations and fiber optic cable theft in Cebu, pushing back full restoration by March to mid-April. “In the meantime, we’re providin...