Author: Jonathan Santos

Please be guided by the 2025 Holy Week schedule of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and the Sentro ng Karunungan Library (SKL): April 16 (Holy Wednesday) Online services only, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN (click here for our contact information) Work is suspended from 12:00 NN onwards, in accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 81 issued by the Office of the President. April 17 (Maundy Thursday) – CLOSED April 18 (Good Friday) – CLOSED Regular operations and reading room services will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Submit your applications now! The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) is in need of the positions listed below: – One (1) Librarian V – One (1) Librarian IV – Four (4) Librarian I – One (1) ADAS III (Secretary II (A)) – One (1) ADA III (Clerk I) – One (1) ADAS II (Audio-Visual Aids Technician II) – One (1) ADA VI (Microfilm Machine Operator I) – One (1) Bookbinder I – One (1) ADA I (Utility Worker I (B)) – Four (4) ADA IV (Clerk II) – One (1) Computer File Librarian I _____________________ You may submit/upload your application...

On April 4, 2025, an important document belonging to the Philippine Insurgent Records (PIR) was returned to the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) through Hon. Lisa Guerrero Nakpil, Commissioner of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). The document, titled Election Appointment of Policarpio Buenavides as ‘Kapitan Volante’ (Flying Captain) of Malasiqui, Pangasinan, dated January 10, 1896, and measuring 11 cm x 16 cm, is now reunited with the rest of the PIR collection held by the agency. This reaffirmed the call made by Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano,...

Nakikiisa ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas sa Paggunita ng Araw ng Kagitingan at Linggo ng mga Beteranong Pilipino! Ngayong araw, ating ipinagdiriwang ang ika-83 taong anibersaryo ng Araw ng Kagitingan na may temang “Kabayanihan ng Beterano: Sandigan ng Kaunlaran ng Bagong Pilipinas.” Ito ay isang mahalagang araw ng pagbibigay-pugay sa mga Pilipinong sundalo na buong tapang na lumaban sa kabila ng kakulangan sa armas, bala, at suplay — hanggang sa huling sandali ng Pagbagsak ng Bataan. Mabuhay ang beteranong Pilipino!

In observance of 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 and the 2025 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙑𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠, with the theme “Kabayanihan ng Beterano: Sandigan ng Kaunlaran ng Bagong Pilipinas,” the National Library of the Philippines is pleased to invite students, professionals, and library patrons to participate in the 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠 entitled: 𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘳: 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 “𝘋𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴”, April 11, 2025 (Friday) 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Epifanio delos Santos Auditorium This special event aims to highlight the inspiring stories captured in Dauntless, a book that pays tribute to the unwavering courage of individuals...

The Consulate General in Calgary, through the Office of Cultural Diplomacy (OCD) – Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has donated two best copies of the book “Filipinos in Alberta: Migration, Communities, and Challenges” for legal deposit to the National Library of the Philippines. This submission, made on April 2, 2025, complies with Presidential Decree 812, ensuring the book’s preservation and public accessibility. Ms. Melody M. Madrid, Chief of the Collection Development Division (CDD), and Ms. Narissa C. Young, Assistant Chief, warmly welcomed Hon. Zaldy B. Patron, Assistant...

Please be informed that the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and Sentro ng Karunungan Library (SKL) will be CLOSED on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, in observance of the Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan), as stated in Proclamation No. 727, s. 2024. Read: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2024/10/30/proclamation-no-727-s-2024/ Regular operations will resume on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

Ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas ay nakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Panitikan ngayong Abril, sa pangunguna ng Pambansang Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, at Pambansang Lupon sa Pagpapaunlad ng Aklat. Sa temang “Sikad Panitikan: Kultura at Panitikan ng Kaunlaran,” binibigyang-diin ang pagsikad ng panitikan bilang mahalagang salik sa paghubog ng ating pagkakakilanlan at pag-unlad bilang isang bansa. Ngayong taon, ginugunita rin natin ang isang dekada mula nang malagdaan ang Proklamasyon Bilang 968 noong 2015 na nagdeklara selebrasyong ito. Sikad...

Nakikiisa ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim sa pagdiriwang ng Eid’l Fitr, ang pagtatapos ng 30 araw na pag-aayuno ng Ramadan. Batay sa Proklamasyon Blg. 839 s. 2025, ang unang araw ng Abril 2025 ay itinalaga bilang pista opisyal sa buong bansa. Upang malaman ang higit pa tungkol sa Islam at kulturang Muslim, tumuklas ng maraming materyales sa General Books Section, Iranian Studies Section, o mga koleksyon ng Asia at Oceania ng NLP. Tingnan ang aming catalog sa pamamagitan ng https://web.nlp.gov.ph/catalog/ o bisitahin ang TeknoAklatan sa pamamagitan ng...

Discover the latest updates in our Strategic Plan 2022-2027: Midcourse Correction 2024—refining our vision for a stronger future! The Strategic Plan 2022-2027: Midcourse Correction 2024 outlines key adjustments and progress updates in NLP’s initiatives, ensuring alignment with evolving library and information service needs. Access the PDF copy here: https://web.nlp.gov.ph/StratPlanMid

Please be informed that the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and Sentro ng Karunungan Library (SKL) will be CLOSED on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan), as stated in Proclamation No. 839, s. 2025. Read: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2025/03/20/proclamation-no-839-s-2025/ Regular operations will resume on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

Did you know there’s a hidden treasure within Tutuban Center Mall? A treasure of knowledge awaits at the Sentro ng Karunungan Library! Conveniently located within the Tutuban Center Mall, just steps away from the vibrant marketplace. The library offers a calm and focused environment for reviewing, studying, group discussion and works, and other enriching library services and programs. This hidden gem is waiting to be found – visit us today and experience the joy of learning! *Notice: The SKL Free Tutorial for Kids is available by appointment only. Please complete the form to secure a slot: ...

#BSM Orientation: ISBN, ISMN, & ISSN Application Are you a publisher, author, or creative professional? Learn how to navigate the application processes for ISBN, ISMN, and ISSN in our upcoming webinar! Date: March 21, 2025 (Friday) Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN Platform: Zoom Limited slots available! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and streamline your publication processes. Register here:: https://forms.gle/e1bYNipRihNYyzCR6