public libraries
National Library of the Philippines opens new Childrens’ Library
The Opening of the New Childrens' Library was graced by First Lady Liza Marcos and NLP Director Cesar Adriano | Photos from National Library of the Philippines The National Library of the Philipp…
public libraries
Manila City Library unveils new building
The Manila City Library has officially opened the doors to its brand-new building this November 3, 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for public access to information and community engagement. Th…
universities
University of the Philippines Visayas launch Digital Repository
Launching of UPV Digital Repository. Source: UPV IPO In a groundbreaking development for academic research and knowledge sharing, the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) has unveiled its Digi…
PRC
Certificate of Good Standing no longer required for PRC ID renewal for Librarians
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) no longer requires the Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for the renewal of the the PRC License for Professional Librarians and other professions, exce…
Local library news
2024 Librarians Licensure Examination: guide and what you need to know
This is a comprehensive guide on the Librarians Licensure Examination this 2024. This is the professional board exam for aspiring librarians in the Philippines. Once the test-taker passes the exam, …
public libraries
Iloilo City Government committed to fostering love of reading among children
The Iloilo City Government is committed to fostering a love of reading among its young citizens by establishing learning facilities across the city's seven districts. "We want to rekindle th…
Local library news
2023 Librarian Licensure Examination: what you need to know
Table of contents 2023 Librarians Licensure Examination Schedule and Venues 2023 Librarians Licensure Examination Application Schedule Requirements for 2023 Librarian Licensure Examina…
news
Iloilo Legacy Book to launch soon
Mayor Jerry Treñas during the MOA signing for the Iloilo Legacy Book Iloilo City has experienced a remarkable transformation in the past five years. The city has emerged as a thriving hub of commerce…
PLAI-WVRLC
UP Visayas Library receives P1.2 million grant from the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA)
A grant from University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) in the sum of 1.2 million pesos was given to the UP Visayas University Library in order to establish the UPV Arch…
webinars
FREE webinar: Compliance of the Library Services to Copyright Law
Copyright is something librarians need to learn as they are responsible for managing and providing access to copyrighted materials. Copyright law grants exclusive rights to creators of original works…
Malditang Librarian has been blogging about books, librarianship, and Iloilo City since 2016. I am a member of Iloilo Bloggers Society and I write for IBS Digital Network.
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