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Busy people like me love the convenience of GrabFood. As a librarian, part-time teacher, blogger, and content creator, I don’t always have the time to prepare food. Whenever I don’t have time for cooking or craving for a quick snack (or a dose of caffeine), I just choose from a wide range of options in the Grab superapp and have it delivered anywhere I am.  It is not only convenient, but there are a lot of promos daily that help save money. With the rising prices of goods and services, I am always looking for affordable options and discounts. Now, choosing a cheap but tasty meal is easier with Everyday Value Meals - just select ‘Starts at P99’ on GrabFood and you can choose from different restaurants that can fit your budget. Here are my favorite affordable meals from local restaurants in Iloilo City available to order in GrabFood. Combo meal: Fried chicken, ensalada and rice from JD Bakery Cafe - P135 JD Bakery Cafe is a local favorite among Ilonggos for affordable food, cak...

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that the Oathtaking for new licensed professional Librarians will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom on October 20, 2022 (Thursday), 10 AM. The event will be led by PRC Iloilo. Attendees are required to wear formal or business attire. A white physical or virtual background is required for the online oathtaking ceremony.  Please secure an online appointment schedule at http://online.prc.gov.ph and select “e-OATH” as transaction. The online registration will close five (5) calendar days before the oathtaking day. Inductees are required to print "OATH OF PROFESSIONAL" downloadable from the PRC official website under PRC Online Services. Check this page for the step-by-step procedures on how to apply in the online oathtaking application system:  Online Oathtaking Application System For specific registration and ceremony protocols, kindly refer to PRC Resolution no. 1255 s. 2020 . Share on Facebook: Sourc...

Disclaimer: This blog only shares news for informational purposes and is not connected to these events or organizations unless stated. For questions and concerns, kindly contact the authorized organizers (contact information will be included in the post below). The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. - Davao Region Librarians Council (PLAI-DRLC) and CE-Logic will be conducting an in-person face-to-face Librarians Summit and General Assembly on October 20, 2022 (Thursday) 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Grand Menseng Hotel, Magallanes-Anda Street in Davao City. CPD points is being processed for this event. Registration link, payment details, and program can be found below. The theme for this event is "Trends, Updates, and Challenges affecting the Librarianship Profession."  The speakers are Corazon M. Nera, Chair of the Technical Committee on LIS; and Rene Manlangit, PLAI President. Objectives To update librarians with the minimum requirements for libraries of higher educati...

In this video, I am reacting to the results of the Librarians Licensure Examination for 2022. Congratulations to the passers and for those who did not pass, I have some words of encouragement on the video. For more videos on librarianship and board exam tips, subscribe to my Youtube channel at youtube.com/malditanglibrarian

Disclaimer: This blog only shares news for informational purposes and is not connected to these events or organizations. For questions and concerns, kindly contact the authorized organizers (contact information will be included in the post below). EBSCO Southeast Asia will be conducting a free webinar for librarians on "What Librarians Should Know About Authentication" on October 6, 2022 (Thursday), 9:30 AM. The speakers include experts from EBSCO such as: William Elwell, Technical Authentication Specialist; Larry McGondel, OpenAthens Specialist; and Jeff Arsenault, SaaS Sales Manager. This webinar aims to inform librarians on the different authentications available in the market and give comparison and updates on the most secured, simple and reliable authentication method, with capabilities of providing usage statistics and with seamless account management.  With the growing concern of security, privacy and data breach, librarians should be aware of authentication method...

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 be included in the post below). Wiley Asia Pacific is presenting the third Asia Pacific (APAC) librarians conference or the Library Dialogue 2022 on September 28, 2022 (Wednesday), 2:15-5:00 PM online. The theme of the virtual event is, "Academic libraries in a post-pandemic world: Cultivating a hybrid learning and open science environment." Speakers for this event include international librarians from different Asia Pacific countries such as Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan. Please note that this webinar is for academic librarians and the organizers may select which participants can join the program. Objectives Discuss the latest trends impacting academic libraries in Asia Pacific Bring together like-minded librarians to learn from and network with one anot...

The National Library of the Philippines is currently hiring for four (4) Librarian II positions to be assigned in their Collection Development Division (CDD) and Reference Division (RD). Qualifications needed for the position is that applicants should be licensed librarians and have graduated Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Librarian and Information Science; or Bachelor of Science in Education or Bachelor of Arts Major in Library Science. Preferably, those who have at least one year of relevant experience and four hours of relevant training are considered. This position offers a Salary Grade 15 and the monthly salary listed is 35,097.00 pesos. Competencies required: Core Competencies Exemplifying Integrity (Intermediate)  Delivering Service Excellence (Intermediate)  Organizational Competencies Demonstrating Personal Effectiveness (Intermediate) Communicating Effectively (Intermediate) Planning, Organizing and Delivering (Intermediate) The following documents sho...