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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 photos that highlight the unique flavors of Iloilo City. An initial organizational meeting was held on January 18 to discuss the project. The meeting was attended by government officials, chefs, writers, and artists. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said that the cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes. It is a way to tell the stories of the people who make Iloilo City's food culture so special. "This is not just about one person, this is all about us Ilonggos, our chefs, our restaurants, our food, culture and rich resources and most of all, the beautiful stories behind it," Treñas said. The cookbook is expected to be launched in 2024. It will be available for purchase online and in bookstores. As UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Iloilo will continue to tell its stories thr...

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 the passion for reading in our children," Mayor Jerry P. Treñas declared as the city continues to establish library and reading hubs. The city's main library, the Graciano Lopez Jaena Shrine and Learning Center , is currently located in Jaro district. Another city-run public library, the Chief Justice Ramon Avanceña Public Library , is being constructed in Sta. Filomena, Arevalo district. The city has also transformed the second floor of daycare centers in Quintin Salas, Jaro; Nabitasan, La Paz; and Rizal Pala-pala City Proper into libraries. Additional libraries are planned for a community center in La Paz and on General Luna Street, City Proper. Mayor Treñas emphasized that these learning facilities, in addition to bringing books closer to everyone, can also help detach students a...

Libraries have always transcended their roles as mere book repositories, evolving into vibrant community centers that facilitate learning, empower individuals, and drive societal transformation. As we usher in Library and Information Services Month this November, libraries nationwide are gearing up for a month-long celebration under the banner of "LET'S Libraries: Learning, Empowering, and Transforming Societies through Libraries." In adherence to Proclamation No. 837, dated 1991, Library and Information Services (LIS) Month is celebrated every November, orchestrated by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts–National Committee on Library and Information Services (NCCA-NCLIS). This annual event shines a well-deserved spotlight on the invaluable contributions of libraries, librarians, and information services to society. A virtual launch and press briefing took place on September 18, 2023, with Director IV of the N...

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 its Book Sale in Iloilo City. Spanning nine (9) days, from October 13 to 22, it promises to deliver the grandest book sale experience to the residents of Iloilo and nearby cities. With over two million books up for grabs, residents of Iloilo and nearby cities can enjoy exclusive deals, promos, giveaways, and discounts of up to 95% off on selected books. Big Bad Wolf’s roster of literary reads will include bestsellers, must-read classics, contemporary fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, cookbooks, design books, architecture books, thrillers, young adult titles, and children’s books, making it the perfect reading destination for all ages! WHAT The Greatest Event - Big Bad Wolf Book Sale WHEN October 13 to 22, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Daily WHERE Lower Ground Floor, SM Iloi...

Republic of the Philippines Professional Regulation Commission PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS Resolution No. 05 Series of 2015  PRESCRIPTION, ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION OF THE "REVISED STANDARDS FOR PHILIPPINE PUBLIC LIBRARIES" WHEREAS, Section 8 Article II of Republic Act No. 9246, the Philippine Librarianship Act of 2003, vests upon the Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians (Board) the power to promulgate and administer rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the law, and to look into the conditions affecting the practice of librarianship, and when necessary, adopt such measures as may be deemed proper for the enhancement and maintenance of high ethical, moral and professional standards of librarianship;  WHEREAS; Section 8 (f) of supra law mandates the Board to adopt policies and set the standards for all types of libraries, librarians and the practice of librarianship;  WHEREAS, there is already a Code of Philippine Standards...

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I am sharing some of my class notes and reviewers to help test-takers of the Librarians Licensure Examination in the Philippines. This page includes the role of indexing and abstracting in information retrieval and searching. Information retrieval - term for the processes and procedures of searching documents, images, data, and personal information from information stores such as a library, database, or the internet. It usually refers to data, documents, text, and images. Information retrieval is a process and a system is the mechanism or way to carry out the process. An information retrieval system is capable of storing, retrieving, and maintaining information. Database: A large, regularly updated file of digitized information (bibliographic records, abstracts, full-text documents, directory entries, images, statistics, etc.) related to a specific subject or field, consisting of records of uniform format organized for ease and speed of search and retrieval and managed with the ai...