Author: Melanie Ramirez

The #NationalLibraryPH and Sentro ng Karunungan Library (SKL) will be closed on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, in observance of Philippine Independence Day. All operations and reading room services will resume on 13 June 2024.

𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐃 ang ipinamimigay ng Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas sa unang 126 na bibisita sa NLP Serbisyo booth. Makikita ang NLP booth sa Rizal Park, Luneta at mananatili ito mula Hunyo 10-11, 2024. #ArawNgKalayaan #Kalayaan2024 #KalayaanKinabukasanKasaysayan

Bisitahin na ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas booth dito sa Rizal Park, Luneta mula Hunyo 10-11, 2024 para sa pagdiriwang ng ika-126 taong anibersaryo ng ating Kalayaan. #ArawNgKalayaan #Kalayaan2024 #KalayaanKinabukasanKasaysayan

Gawing higit na makabuluhan ang paggunita sa ating kalayaan. Bisitahin ang munting exhibit ng NLP kung saan makikita ang mga dokumento, aklat at mga larawang may malaking bahagi sa ating paglaya at sa ating pagkabansa. #ArawNgKalayaan #Kalayaan2024 #KalayaanKinabukasanKasaysayan

The 𝟵𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 (𝗜𝗣𝗲𝗟) 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 convened today, 4 June 2024, at the #NationalLibraryPH. Attended by Subcomponent Team Leaders and representatives from the five participating agencies, notable figures included 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣. 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧- 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗘𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗕. 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘇 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗕. 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀. This gathering forms part of the committee’s regular quarterly sessions aimed at directing and setting policies...

Narito ang kaganapan sa 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 sa buwan ng 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐘𝐎!Halina’t maki-𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄  sa pamamagitan ng  pag-follow, pag-like, pag-share at pag-subscribe sa NLP social media platforms, dahil sa #NationalLibraryPH mag-eenjoy ka dito! 

It’s typhoon season again. While many of us are preparing for stormy weather, the 𝗜𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 in Batanes are made “𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟.” “They are so strong that they can withstand extremely powerful typhoons, sometimes beyond the measurement capabilities of weathermen’s meteorological instruments. Very few Ivatan houses have been destroyed by typhoons in recent times, and there have been significantly fewer casualties associated with these events. Over the last two generations, roughly the past 40 to 60 years, these houses have demonstrated remarkable durability, symbolizing the resilience...

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬, hailing from Bagani-Campo in Candon City, is the sole surviving Ilocano weaver crafting burial cloths for the Kankanaey and Bontoc communities in the Cordilleras. Recognized as an Ilocos Sur Living Treasure in 2009, Ramos epitomizes the enduring legacy of Inabel, a cherished emblem of the region’s cultural richness. The recognition also manifests the ferment goal of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur to rediscover and conserve our heritage. Renowned for its skillful craftsmanship, Inabel transcends Philippine and Asian textiles, embodying a heritage of resilience...

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 #𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝘆𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Spend your weekend browsing into your favorite book. Need some suggestions? Check out what the #NationalLibraryPH patrons are reading for inspiration. Happy reading !

#Today is the 48th death anniversary of 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗢𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀. A Senate President of the Philippines in 1952 and 1953, Camilo was also an educator, orator, writer, patriot, and statesman. A literary figure in his own right, Osias has written a number and variety of books, articles, essays. Among his books are the well-known Philippine Readers and the prize-winning Jose Rizal: His Life and Times (Bananal, 1974). You can read more of Camilo Osias’ books for 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 by visiting the TeknoAklatan of the #NationalLibraryPH at https://bit.ly/NLPTechnoAklatan ...

In commemoration of #InternationalMuseumDay, the #NationalLibraryPH will feature a collection about museums.This year’s theme, “𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝,”  underscores the pivotal role of cultural institutions in providing a holistic educational experience. This day pushes for a more conscious, sustainable and inclusive world (International Council of Museums).So, what are you waiting for? Let’s visit and explore some reading books  at the #NationalLibraryPH

Enrich your knowledge about the Filipiniana collection of books and historical documents preserved at the #NationalLibraryPH. Learn on the preservation and conservation activities of NLP or book a virtual tour to deepen your understanding on the role of the national library in preserving our heritage. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 : 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗝. 𝗙𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼, Chief of the Filipiniana Division or 𝙅𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙎. 𝙄𝙘𝙤, Head of the Rare Books, Manuscripts,and Special Collections Section : (632) 5314-2100 loc 309 / 311 : filipiniana@nlp.gov.ph. 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹...

The #NationalLibraryPH joins the nation in honoring the spirit of volunteerism that strengthens communities across the country. This month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of our dedicated volunteers who selflessly give their time and effort to support literacy, education, and community empowerment in accordance with Proclamation No. 1778, s. 2009. 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 is the virtue that inspires individuals to offer their services freely and without expecting any compensation. Hence, volunteers exemplify the power of kindness and generosity. Their passion and commitment inspire positive...