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The University of the Philippines School of Library and Information Studies ( UPSLIS ) will be hosting a free event on July 6, 2022 (Wednesday), 9:00 AM with the theme "Disinformation Studies without the Determinism: Work cultures and manipulation strategies of Filipino troll armies." The webinar will be streamed live on the UPSLIS Facebook page . About the speaker Prof. Jonathan Corpus Ong is Associate Professor of Global Digital Media at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center. He is author of two books and over 25 journal articles in the areas of media ethics, digital politics, and the anthropology of humanitarianism. He is an engaged scholar with a long record of collaborating with human rights and humanitarian organizations, election integrity groups, and investigative journalists. Recently, he was named as one of 28 Andrew Carnegie Fellows in 2022, representing the discipline of communication studies. His ...

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) will be holding the 2022 Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 1-2 on June 22-23, 2022 (Wednesday and Thursday), 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for Day 1 and 8:30-12:00 for Day 2. The event will be held online via Zoom. The theme is "Developing Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives (VMGO): Setting the Library Roadmap." The speaker is Alfredo F. Diaz, Jr. The program aims to familiarize librarians with the fundamentals of developing vision, mission, goals, and objectives, as well as to help them create one for their own libraries. The seminar-workshop has 8 CPD units for attendees. Objectives: To know the fundamentals in developing Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives; To understand and apply the basic principles of planning; To be able to create the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of a library; To imbibe the skills and techniques for conducting a successful and effective strategic planning session for their...

This fiber connectivity will improve the existing 4G/LTE service on the island, and later provide 5G. It will also soon allow residents, businesses, and communities in Burias island to enjoy fiber-to-the-home, for the best and fastest Internet connectivity.  Leading integrated telco PLDT has deployed more submarine cable links to connect major islands in Southern Luzon and Visayas for the first time, bringing much-anticipated fiber connectivity to Burias Island in Masbate, Lubang Island in Occidental Mindoro and Semirara Island in Antique. This fiber connectivity will improve the existing 4G/LTE service on the island, and later provide 5G. It will also soon allow residents, businesses, and communities in Burias island to enjoy fiber-to-the-home, for the best and fastest Internet connectivity. With communities across the country needing connectivity to keep abreast with the digital era, the deployment in Burias marks the near completion of a major PLDT submarine cable program wh...

To enable more Filipino students to benefit from digital mode of learning, the country’s leading consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) has partnered with ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation and the Department of Education - Capiz Division in equipping 14 national high schools with 100 computer units for their blended and distance learning set-ups. “As the country further progresses towards its digital transformation journey, it has only become more crucial for educational institutions to closely collaborate with organizations for support in upgrading capacities and develop a digitally empowered workforce ready to excel in the emerging digital economy,” shared Susana Ong, HCPH Chief Information Officer. "Through this partnership with ABS-CBN Foundation, we at Home Credit hope to push for a more ideal and conducive learning environment for Filipino students,” shared Kenneth Lerona, HCPH Head of PR. This effort is in line with Home Credit’s thrust of championin...

Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. Always do your own research when it comes to financial decisions. This 2022, prices are soaring to an all time high. Gasoline and transportation costs are up, which drives the cost of goods and services higher.  According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country's inflation rate has gone up to 4.9% in April 2022 (the highest since January 2019). Due to the rising prices of oil and electricity, prices of commodities followed suit (via Rappler ). The pandemic has also taught us to scrimp and save, but here are some practical tips to save some money. Walk and bike Iloilo City is a walking and biking haven as of now. Bike lanes have improved, the streets are more bike and walking friendly. I walk around a lot if I can. It's not only a money saver in terms of transportation and it's good for your health too.      Read: 4 Reasons Why Iloilo City Is the Bike Capital of the Philippines Use online banking and payments U...

The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines (ASLP) will be holding a webinar via Zoom on "Disaster Preparedness for the guardians of Special Libraries and Information Centers: Having order in case of chaos" on June 17, 2022 (Friday), 1-5 PM. The webinar aims to:  provide knowledge on the basic components of disaster preparedness identify the risks that affects the special collections the most illustrate how disaster preparedness maps the safety and security of the collections of special libraries identify challenges in developing and writing a disaster management plan provide examples of disaster management plan Registration link: https://bit.ly/ASLP2022w2 The speakers for this event are Stephen B. Alayon, Associate Professor at West Visayas State University; Daryl L. Superio, Senior Information Assistant at Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC); and Seema Rampersad, President - Elect of the Special Libraries Association.      ...

The Philippine Normal University Library and Information Science Alumni Association, Inc. and the De La Salle University Libraries will be conducting a two-day conference for librarians with the theme "Engaged Libraries: Carving Opportunities in Critical Times." The online event will be on July 12-13, 2022 (Tuesday and Wednesday). This is the 3rd annual Conference on Library and Information Studies (CLIS 2022).  According to PRC CPDAS , this conference has 6.75 CPD points for attendees. The conference's objectives for this year are "to contribute to the demonstration of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on libraries and information centers and promote an open mindset for carving opportunities that arise from crises. It endeavors to look into the new normal innovations, with the COVID-19 pandemic as opportunity driver, and ways to inculcate deeper commitment to collaborative initiatives that will contribute to a more positive future for libraries. This pandemic has c...

Having some difficulty studying or focusing for the board exams? Here are some studying 'hacks' that won't hurt to try.  Sleep! You may be tempted to stay up all night cramming for the test, but this is counterintuitive. Sleep is proven to improve memory and retention. Being well rested is essential for good performance in the exam. Play games When I was studying for the board exam, I would play simple mobile games during my free time. I find that it helps me focus more when I study. I like simple, low-stakes games like typing games , Tetris , or cafe/restaurant simulation games . In this game, type words to defeat zombies. Also a good typing practice! Serve customers in Penguin Cafe plays.org is a good source for free to play, ad-free browser-based games. No need to download ad-ridden apps and you can access from any device. Exercise Exercise may be the last thing on your mind while studying for an important exam, but exercise has been proven to reduce stress and impr...

Benguet State University Library and Information Services released the latest edition of their free LLE reviewer last year: the Librarians Licensure Examination Reviewer 2021 edition . The new 2022 edition of the free board exam reviewer for librarians can be requested through the request form linked below: Request form: https://tinyurl.com/44zrv8sn Please note that you need to fill out their request form and they will send the document to the e-mail you provided. For more information about the 2022 board exam, see related posts: 2022 Librarian Licensure Examination: what you need to know Looking for LLE review center? Libraryanihan offers Librarian Licensure Examination online refresher program 2022 LLE review center 2022: PATLS offering LIS enrichment program For more resources for the LLE, you may watch my video on the reviewers and books I used to study for the board exam. Buy reviewers online: The Complete Reviewer for the Librarians Licensure Examination Vol 7 (2018) in Sho...