Author: Jonathan Santos

The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) was honored to welcome Ms. Alison F. McKee, the newly appointed Field Director of the Library of Congress (LOC) Manila Office, in a courtesy visit organized by Ms. Annelyn C. Lim, Head of the LOC Manila Office. This visit marks Ms. McKee’s first official engagement with the NLP since assuming her role following the retirement of former Field Director Ms. Laila Mulgaokar in April 2025. On Monday, June 30, 2025, a brief meet-and-greet was held at the NLP. Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano, along with Ms. Melody Madrid, Chief of the Collection Development...

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the recently concluded #BSM Orientation on Books, Serials and Music! We were honored to have 118 participants via Zoom and 171 viewers on Facebook Live. We hope the session provided clarity and valuable insights on ISBN/ISSN registration, Copyright Registration, Cataloging-in-Publication (CIP), and donations to the Legal Deposit. Your continued support inspires us to keep promoting bibliographic standards and access to national publications.

As part of our ongoing commitment to streamlining services and improving the efficiency of legal deposit processing at the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), please be informed that effective July 1, 2025, the issuance of Certificates of Legal Deposit (CLD) will be discontinued. In accordance with Presidential Decree No. 812, Section 2(a), all depositors will instead receive an Acknowledgment Receipt (AR), which will be sent via email within three (3) working days from the date of complete submission of deposited publications. The Acknowledgment Receipt shall serve as the official proof...

Research drives innovation in libraries—strengthening services, shaping policies, and building more inclusive communities. As part of the Library and Information Services Month (LISM) celebration, select winning papers from the 2024 Research Conference are now available for public access! With the theme “LibVOCACY: Unity towards Inclusive and Empowered Libraries,” the conference highlighted how research can empower libraries to become agents of change and equity across the country. Read the winning research papers here:– Category A (Undergraduate Category): https://web.nlp.gov.ph/LISM2024researchA–...

The National Library of the Philippines proudly conducted a One-Day Docent Management and Tour Guiding Training last 27 June 2025 for the Philippine National Police (PNP) at the PNP Museum! This training forms part of the technical assistance requested by the PNP as they gear up for the development of the PNP Museum—ensuring their personnel are equipped with the skills to deliver meaningful and engaging visitor experiences. Lending her expertise was Ms. Melanie A. Ramirez, Assistant Division Chief of the Research and Publications Division, whose team regularly conducts educational tours and...

The National Library of the Philippines through its Public Libraries Division in collaboration with the Filipiniana Division successfully conducted a one-day training on Basic Preservation and Conservation of Paper-Based Collections on June 26, 2025 at the NLP Building in Ermita, Manila. The one-day training-workshop was attended by PNP uniformed personnel in preparation for the development of the PNP Museum, students, and individuals interested in preserving materials with historical value. This initiative aimed to equip participants with foundational skills in safeguarding documents and collections...

The National Library of the Philippines recently rolled out a Training on Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) at the University of Cebu last 23-25 June 2025! NLP provided technical assistance to update the existing Koha and deploy the system at the University of Cebu and its branch campuses. The training also featured hands-on sessions covering various Koha modules and functionalities to empower staff with its full capabilities. Interested in upgrading your library system? Public libraries and government agencies can still grab a slot in our October 2025 Training Koha ILS Pre-register and...

Ngayong Buwan ng Kalayaan, suportahan ang malayang pagkalat ng kaalaman! Kung ikaw ay isang publisher o author, huwag kalimutang isumite ang iyong Cataloging in Publication (CIP) entry para sa iyong aklat! Tulong ito upang mas mabilis mahanap ang iyong libro sa mga aklatan sa buong bansa! Mag-apply na rito: https://bit.ly/CIP-Form Ibahagi mo rin ito sa kapwa manunulat! Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang malayang kaalaman at pagbasa! Panoorin ang video dito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoNlA9aVAv8

Inaanyayahan naming muli ang lahat na tuklasin ang mayamang kasaysayan at kultura ng Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng isang libreng guided tour sa NLP Permanent Gallery! Sa pangunguna ni Dr. Xiao Chua — kilalang historyador at curator ng gallery — samahan kami sa isang makabuluhang paglilibot sa NLP sa Hulyo 9, 2025 (Miyerkules), 9:30 N.U., sa NLP Building, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Maynila. LIMITADO LAMANG SA UNANG 30 MAKAKAPAGPAREHISTRO! Siguraduhing makasama — magparehistro na sa: https://web.nlp.gov.ph/TuklasRegistration O i-scan ang QR code sa poster upang makapagrehistro agad! Huwag palampasin...

Please see our website for more details about our Copyright Services at https://web.nlp.gov.ph/copyright/

June 24, 2025 marks the city of Manila’s 454th Founding Anniversary! In honor of this occasion, let us take a walk through the historic streets of Manila, reflecting on its rich past and the tales that shaped this remarkable city.

Celebrate 100 years of unforgettable stories with the National Library’s special exhibit on Severino Reyes — the man behind the iconic Lola Basyang! Tara, balikan natin ang mga kuwentong bumuo sa ating kabataan at kulturang Pilipino. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG_zn5TDojg

Requirements Two (2) copies of the accomplished Application Form, and the duly notarized affidavit with affixed documentary stamp (DST). The Application form is downloadable here http://bit.ly/3av5w8g Two (2) copies of materials/works being registered. For further inquiries please contact us at: copyright@nlp.gov.ph

The National Library of the Philippines proudly presents its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing our achievements, strengthened partnerships, and continued dedication to accessible, inclusive, and high-quality library services to the Filipino people. Explore how the NLP continues to preserve the nation’s literary and cultural heritage, empower public libraries, and expand access to knowledge. Access the report now: https://web.nlp.gov.ph/AR2024