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Fully Booked expands in Iloilo with bigger space at SM City Iloilo

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Attention, Ilonggo book lovers! Get ready to dive into a world of even greater literary adventures! Fully Booked is thrilled to announce the expansion of its store at SM City Iloilo.  Since opening last year, the initial cozy space has captured the hearts of local bookworms. Now, they're taking things to a whole new level with a bigger space and a wider variety of books. Opened last March 15, 2024, the new Fully Booked boasts a sprawling 101 square meters – over three times the size of the previous store. This exciting expansion promises a much richer literary experience for Iloilo's book enthusiasts. Imagine browsing wider selections across various genres, from beloved classics to the latest bestsellers. Even those hard-to-find gems you've been yearning for might just be waiting on the shelves! Plus, the inviting ambiance creates the perfect atmosphere to lose yourself in a captivating story. "We invite all Ilonggo bookworms to come and explore our new haven," sa...

Syllabi and coverage of the Librarians Licensure Examination in the Philippines

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Are you taking the Librarian Examination in the Philippines and don't know where to start reviewing? See the coverage and topics included in the exams in this board resolution. BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS Resolution No.____ Series of 2006 PRESCRIPTION AND ADOPTION OF THE SYLLABI FOR THE SUBJECTS IN THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR LIBRARIANS WHEREAS, Sec. 3 (a), Article I of R.A. No. 9246 known as the “Philippine Librarianship Act of 2003” states that the “Act shall govern national examination for licensure, registration of librarians, issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card”. WHEREAS, Sec. 8 (k), Article II of the same Act vested upon the Board “to prepare, adopt, issue or amend the syllabi or terms of specification of subjects for the librarian licensure examination consistent with the policies and standards set by the CHED”.  WHEREAS, Sec. 16, Article III of the same Act specifies the scope of the examination and authorizes the Board “to modify or add ...

Public Library Day in the Philippines: Proclamation No. 563, s. 1959

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The National Library of the Philippines and public libraries throughout the country celebrate the Public Library Day every March 9. This date was chosen to commemorate the establishment of the first public library under American occupation in the Philippines which was opened in March 9, 1900. The proclamation was signed by former Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia in March 8, 1959. This 2024 will be the 65th Public Library Day in the country and the theme is "Ikaw, Ako, at ang Pampublikong Aklatan: Higit Animnapu't Limang Taong Pagtutugunan" (You, Me, and the Public Library: Over Sixty-Five Years of Helping). Below is the full text of the Proclamation number 563 series of 1959: MALACAÑANG RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 563 DESIGNATING MARCH 9 OF EVERY YEAR AS PUBLIC LIBRARY DAY AND AUTHORIZING THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES, IN COOPERATION WITH ALL OTHER PUBLIC LIBRARIES ALL OVER THE PHILIPPINES...