Author: Melanie Ramirez

In celebration of National Heritage Month 2024, under the theme “𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀,” the #NationalLibraryPH is showcasing its efforts in book preservation and conservation. As the guardian of the nation’s cultural and intellectual legacy, the NLP plays a crucial role in safeguarding our heritage through the management and preservation of invaluable library materials. Our Virtual Exhibit offers insight into the materials and processes employed in book preservation at the NLP, providing valuable knowledge for fellow libraries....

In celebration of National Heritage Month 2024, under the theme “Championing Heritage: Capacity Building to Transform Communities,” the #NationalLibraryPH is showcasing its efforts in book preservation and conservation. As the guardian of the nation’s cultural and intellectual legacy, the NLP plays a crucial role in safeguarding our heritage through the management and preservation of invaluable library materials. Our 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 offers insight into the materials and processes employed in book preservation at the NLP, providing valuable knowledge for fellow libraries....

#TODAY, May 9, marks the 19th death anniversary of the National Artist 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐢𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐤: a virtuoso of reflecting intensity, pain, and human struggle through his art. #NationalLibraryPH commemorates the achievements and contributions of 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐢𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐤 to the Philippine arts. #NHM2024

𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐚, is an ethnomusicologist, composer, pianist and educator that was born in Manila on January 31, 1917. His singular achievements and unique contributions have had a great impact on the post-war development of Philippine music. A man of many interests, his multi-prolonged activities cover many aspects: research, education, composition and performance. (𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. (1998). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘨: 𝘈𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘭 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘐𝘯𝘤.)The #NationalLibraryPH will take part in the celebration of #NHM2024 by sharing some championing heritage-related information...

𝗧𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗼𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 has become a significant component of global popular culture and the focus of many anthropological studies worldwide. 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗸 (or batok) is the general term for the traditional tattoos of the Igorots, a collective term for the ethnic groups found in the northern part of the Cordillera region of the Philippines. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙠 is the equivalent local term used by the Butbut of Kalinga, an ethnolinguistic group found in Northern Luzon. Traditionally, the Butbut tattooed themselves profusely with elaborate designs on the wrists, arms, chest, legs, and in some instances, the face, primarily...

Narito ang kaganapan sa 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 sa buwan ng 𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢! 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!

The #NationalLibraryPH and Sentro ng Karunungan Library (SKL) will be closed on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, in observance of 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲. All operations and reading room services will resume on May 2, 2024.

Check out the 𝗡𝗟𝗣 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 at the #NatConPLs2024 showcasing the fascinating history and treasures of NLP. Don’t miss out, swing by the booth and take a selfie with our display

𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: #NatConPLs2024 registration has begun here at the Bohol Cultural Center! #NationalLibraryPH

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗮𝘁 #NatConPLs2024: | Catch a glimpse of the key moments from the first day at the Bohol Cultural Center, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. #NationaLibraryPH

#HappeningNow: The BTI-IC Performing Arts group welcomed the delegates of the #NatConPLs2024 with an opening cultural dance performance. #NationalLibraryPH

Discover what awaits you at the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? Uncover the 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 (bit.ly/InfoPacketNatCon) offered by #NatConPLs2024. See you in Bohol! #NationalLibraryPH