technology
Power Mac Center makes history with first Apple Premium Partner Store in Visayas
Power Mac Center (PMC) has reached a significant milestone in its 31-year history by officially opening the first-ever Apple Premium Partner (APP) store in the Visayas. Located at SM City Iloilo, th…
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…
writers
John Green spotted in Guimaras, promotes latest book ‘Everything is Tuberculosis’
John Green signing books for his fans in Guimaras Island | Photo from Province of Guimaras Bestselling author John Green was spotted in Guimaras Island in the Philippines to promote his latest book, …
public libraries
Public Library Day in the Philippines: Proclamation No. 563, s. 1959
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 …
news
Iloilo City Cookbook to showcase the best cuisine of a UNESCO City of Gastronomy
The Iloilo City Government is collaborating with partners to create the "Iloilo City Cookbook," a showcase of the city's culinary scene. The book will feature recipes, stories, and phot…
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…
news
Big Bad Wolf, the World's Biggest Book Sale will be on Iloilo this October
Brace yourselves, book lovers! After two successful event runs in Manila and Cebu, Big Bad Wolf will be bringing the World’s Biggest Book Sale to Iloilo! This is the first time Big Bad Wolf hosts it…
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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…
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Computerized IELTS testing center opens in Iloilo City
Are you looking for the nearest place to take the IELTS exam in Iloilo? Iloilo, Panay, and Western Visayas residents don't need to go far to schedule their IELTS exam with the opening of the firs…
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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