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…
PLAI-WVRLC
Retired faculty members donate library materials to UP Visayas University Library
Two retired faculty members donated library materials to UP Visayas University Library. In memory of the late Prof. Pepito M. Fernandez, his family donated a total of two hundred forty reading mate…
news
Sen. Gatchalian proposes Philippine Online Library Act
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian recently proposed Senate Bill No. 477 or the Philippine Online Library Act. This bill proposes the creation of a Philippine Online Library that houses free e…
webinars
FREE int'l webinar from IFLA: The call to action – academic libraries responses to the SDGs
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Academic and Research Librarians (ARL) Section Standing Commiittee will be conducting a FREE webinar via Zoom on the…
webinars
FREE int'l webinar for academic librarians: Academic libraries in a post-pandemic world
Disclaimer: This blog only shares news for informational purposes and is not connected to these events. For questions and concerns, kindly contact the authorized organizers (contact information will …
public libraries
Monthly Storytelling at Sta. Filomena District Library, Iloilo City
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas holds storytelling for kids at the Sta. Filomena library Iloilo City Public Library in Brgy. Sta. Filomena, Arevalo is holding storytelling for kids every second Tu…
webinars
FREE webinar with 2 CPD points: Copyright and IP of gov't funded theses and dissertations
The DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) Library in partnership with the Association of Special Libraries (ASLP) in the Philippines will be hosting a FREE webinar on the top…
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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