Author: Jonathan Santos

𝟭𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

Written by Jonathan Santos on September 1, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023. Leave a Comment

The National Library of the Philippines joins the Philippine Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the whole nation in celebrating the 𝟭𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. This is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1050, s. 1997 which declares the month of September of every year as the Civil Service Month, and in observance of the establishment of the Philippine Civil Service by virtue of Public Law No. 5 issued on 19 September 1900. In 2021, CSC introduced a 10-year overarching theme, “𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀.”...

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗡𝗟𝗣’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 – 𝗢𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗰 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗟𝗲𝘆𝘁𝗲

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 31, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023, Gallery. Leave a Comment

The #NationalLibraryPH conducted a 2-day training on Empowering Public Libraries through NLP’s products and services on August 29–30, 2023 in Ormoc City, Leyte through the Public Libraries Division (PLD). The objectives of the training are; 1.Train affiliated public libraries on the services of NLP that they may incorporate within their respective public libraries; 2. Monitor public libraries that are newly established, inactive, and have not been monitored/visited for more than 5 years; and 3. Campaign for the establishment and affiliation of public libraries in LGUs without existing...

PUBLIC ADVISORY: NLP & SKL Closed in the Afternoon of August 31

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 31, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023. Leave a Comment

Due to inclement weather and flooding, the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and Sentro ng Karunungan Library (SKL) will be CLOSED starting from 12:00 noon today, 31 August 2023. Office and reading room services will resume tomorrow, 1 September 2023.

11th Conference on Children and Youth Adult Librarianship

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 30, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023. Leave a Comment

Halina’t makibahagi! Ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas, kasama ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Laguna, sa pangunguna ng Panlalawigang Aklatan ng Laguna, kasama rin ang Asosasyon ng mga Laybrayran sa Pampublikong Sektor, Inc. (Association of Librarians in the Public Sector, inc.), ay nagagalak na anyayahan kayong makilahok sa idaraos na Ikalabing-Isang Pagpupulong ukol sa mga Gawing Pang-Laybraryan Para sa Mga Bata at Kabataan (11th Conference on Children and Young Adult Librarianship) na gaganapin sa ika-11 hanggang sa ika-13 ng Oktubre, sa Splash Mountain Resort, Los Baños, Laguna. Ang tema...

NLP In-House Training

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 29, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023, Gallery. Leave a Comment

Isinagawa ng #NationalLibraryPH noong 24 Agosto 2023 ang unang In-House Training para sa ilang kawani ng Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas upang mapaunlad pa ang kanilang kasanayan sa pangangasiwa at paglikha ng mga promosyong onlayn para sa pagpapalaganap ng serbisyo ng NLP gamit ang iba’t ibang social media platforms nito. Nagsilbing pangunahing tagapagsalita sina Bb. Maria Graciella F. Musa, Administrative Officer V ng Cultural and Public Affairs Division ng National Parks Development Committee na nagtalakay ng Principles of Video Production; G. Paul G. Dumagan, Administrative Aide...

National Heroes Day 2023

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 28, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023. Leave a Comment

Ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas ay malugod na bumabati sa bawat Pilipino ng Maligayang Araw ng mga Bayani. Ngayon ay ang araw upang alalahanin at parangalan ang kagitingan ng lahat ng bayaning Pilipino na nakipaglaban at patuloy na lumalaban para sa kalayaan at kabutihan ng ating bansa. Ito ay alinsunod sa Batas Republika Blg. 9492, s. 2007, na nagtatakda ng huling Lunes ng Agosto bilang pambansang pista opisyal upang ipagdiwang ang Araw ng mga Bayani. Ang tema ng pagdiriwang ngayong taon ay “Karangalan. Katungkulan. Kabayanihan.” Ang selebrasyon ay pangungunahan ng National Historical Commission...

Gawad Pampublikong Aklatan 2023 Awardees

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 27, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023, Gallery. Leave a Comment

Malugod na binabati ng Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas at ng The Asia Foundation ang lahat ng mga Natatanging Tagapangasiwa at Tagapaglingkod ng mga Pampublikong Aklatan sa bansa na nagkamit ng parangal sa 2023 Gawad Pampublikong Aklatan. Saludo kami sa inyong kahusayan at kapuri-puring pagserserbisyo! #GPA2023 #PhilPubLib #NationalLibraryPH #TheAsiaFoundation #bwg_container1_2 #bwg_container2_2 .bwg-container-2.bwg-standard-thumbnails { width: 1504px; justify-content: center; margin:0 auto !important; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00);...

2023 Gawad Pampublikong Aklatan

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 26, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023, Gallery. Leave a Comment

Pinarangalan kahapon, Agosto 25 ang mga natatanging kawani at tagapaglingkod ng mga pampublikong aklatan ng Pilipinas sa 2023 Gawad Pampublikong Aklatan (GPA) na ginanap sa gusali ng NLP. Dumalo sa pagdiriwang si Kgg. Jose A. Torres Jr, Director General ng Philippine Information Agency na nagbigay ng mensahe ng pagsuporta sa natatanging gampanin ng mga kawani at tagapangasiwa ng mga aklatan sa bansa. Pinasalamatan naman ni NLP Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano ang mga kawani at tagapaglingkod na ginawaran ng parangal para sa hindi matatawarang dedikasyon at pagsisikap ng kanilang mga aklatan...

PUBLIC ADVISORY: NLP Closed on August 25 and 28

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 23, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023. Leave a Comment

The National Library of the Philippines will be CLOSED on Friday and Monday, August 25 and 28, 2023. These are in line with Memorandum Circular No. 27, s. 2023, suspending work in government offices in Metro Manila and Bulacan, and the celebration of National Heroes Day, respectively. Office and reading room services will resume on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

NLP sa PBF Davao

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 21, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023, Gallery. Leave a Comment

Matagumpay na nagtapos ang Philippine Book Festival (PBF) sa lungsod ng Davao matapos ang tatlong araw ng selebrasyon sa SMX Convention Center Davao, SM Lanang noong Agosto 18-20, 2023. Walang patid ang programa na nagpatingkad pa sa mga Pilipinong manunulat , mga alagad ng sining at literatura, mga publisher, kasama ang iba pang masugid na sumuporta sa pinakamalaking traveling book festival sa bansa. Naging kasiya-siya din sa maraming Davaoeños ang exhibit ng mga natatanging aklat na pinangunahan ng Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas kasama si NLP Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano at mga kawani...

Ninoy Aquino Day

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 21, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023. Leave a Comment

The National Library of the Philippines joins the nation in commemorating the 40th death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. today. Republic Act No. 9256 declares August 21 of every year as Ninoy Aquino Day. #NationalLibraryPH #NinoyAquinoDay Read R.A. 9256: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/…/republic-act-no-9256/ Check https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/featured/ninoy/ Photo: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/images/uploads/NINOY.jpg

145th Birth Anniversary of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 18, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023. Leave a Comment

The National Library of the Philippines joins the whole nation in commemorating the 145th Birth Anniversary of Former President Manuel L. Quezon. Born on August 19, 1878 in Baler in the district of El Principe (now Baler, Aurora), Quezon eventually became the second president of the Philippines and is regarded as the “Ama ng Wikang Pambansa”. Republic Act No. 6741 declares August 19 of each year as Quezon Day. NLP has a rich online collection of Pres. Quezon’s articles, books, papers, manuscripts, speeches, etc. accessible for free through its Tekno-Aklatan. Just visit the following link: https://nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph/mq01/home.htm. #NationalLibraryPH...

PUBLIC ADVISORY: NLP Closed on August 21

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 18, 2023. Posted in Events 2023. Leave a Comment

The National Library of the Philippines will be CLOSED on Monday, 21 August 2023, in commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day. Office and reading room services will resume on Tuesday, 22 August 2023. #NationalLibraryPH

USAPING KASAYSAYAN: Teodoro M. Kalaw

Written by Jonathan Santos on August 17, 2023. Posted in Events, Events 2023. Leave a Comment

T.M. Kalaw Street – Dito sa kalyeng ito matatagpuan ang kasalukuyang opisina ng Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas. Ipinangalan ito sa isang Pilipinong mambabatas at mananalaysay na naging tagapamahala din ng Pambansang Aklatan noong 1929. Ngunit sino nga ba si T.M. Kalaw at ano ang kanyang naging ambag sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas? “Si Teodoro M. Kalaw ay kabilang sa mga pinakamalikhaing manunulat at tagapaglathalang Pilipino. Nagsimula siya sa kanyang gawain noong 1908. Ang kanyang mga impresyon sa Rusya,na nilakbay niyang kasama ni Manuel L. Quezon, ay pinamagatang Hacia la Tierra del Car. Pagkaraang...