#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

In celebration of Public Library Day, we are delighted to share a video showcasing the programs and activities of public libraries during Public Library Day in 2024. The following public libraries are:

• Urdaneta City Library
• Batangas City Library
• Sagay City Library
• Tarlac Provincial Library
• Tayabas City Library
• Manila City Library
• Quezon City Public Library
• Himamaylan City Public Library
• City of Santa Rosa Library
• Samar Provincial Library

Since this year’s Public Library Day (March 9, 2025) falls on a weekend, public libraries may celebrate either before or after this date. If your library is organizing activities, we’d love to hear about them. Feel free to share!

As of February 2025, the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) had 1,714 public libraries, all of which are dedicated to serving communities throughout the country.

We also invite you to join us at the 2025 National Conference of Public Libraries with the theme “Public Libraries in Action: Blueprint of an Empowered Community” on March 17-20, 2025 at Chali Resort Conference Center, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.

Let’s continue working together to strengthen our public libraries and empower communities!

Important Announcement

The Working Committee of the 2025 National Conference of Public Libraries (NCPL) invites all the official delegates to a special evening of networking and camaraderie at the Tropical Luau Fellowship Night hosted by Miss Intercontinental 2021, Bb. Cindy Obeñita.

Theme: “Pages & Paradise: Library Professionals Living the Aloha Life!”
Venue: Amaya View, Cagayan de Oro City
Date: 19 March 2025 / 06:00 PM

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow library professionals in a relaxed and festive setting. Join us as we celebrate our shared commitment to public libraries while embracing the spirit of Aloha.

The program and sample dress code guide can be accessed through:
https://tinyurl.com/NCPLFELLOWSHIP

We look forward to an evening of meaningful conversations and professional fellowship.
See you there!

Background video: Courtesy of Amaya View and Bb. Pilipinas Official Youtube Channel

Today, we proudly celebrate the Ceremonial Turnover and 7th Founding Anniversary of the Batanes Provincial Library—a true beacon of learning, made possible through dedication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to knowledge and community.

This momentous event marks the official transfer of the Batanes Provincial Library from the National Library of the Philippines to the Provincial Government of Batanes. Since its inauguration in 2018, the library has served over 45,000 patrons, fostering education and accessibility to information for the Ivatan community.

Leading the event are Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano of the National Library of the Philippines and Ms. Blesila P. Velasco, Chief of the Public Libraries Division (PLD), and Ms. Amy Felice P. Bucago, Librarian I, PLD who played a key role in organizing this special occasion. Also in attendance are Atty. Lee P. Viceral, Assistant Postmaster General for Management Support Services, Mr. Justinne Jerico H. Socito, Provincial Administrator representing Honorable Governor Marilou H. Cayco, and Ms. Cecilia Paz Abad, daughter of the late Congresswoman Henedina Abad and Former Department of Budget and Management Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad whose vision helped bring this library to life.

This event was witnessed by Congressman Ciriaco Gato, Mayor German Caccam and Vice Mayor Arlyne Velayo of the Municipality of Basco, and officials of the Provincial Government of Batanes and Local Branch Officials of National Government Agencies in Batanes.

This milestone reaffirms the agency’s commitment to literacy, learning, and community enrichment. Here’s to many more years of empowering minds and transforming lives!

Mr. Justine Jerico H. Socito, Dir. Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano, and Asst. Postmaster General Atty. Lee P. Viceral.

Photo on the right Mr. Justinne Jerico H. Socito, Provincial Administrator representing Honorable Governor Marilou H. Cayco

Photo on the left : Atty. Lee P. Viceral, Assistant Postmaster General for Management Support Services of the Philippine Postal Office

Photo on the right: Ms. Cecillia Paz Abad, daughter of the late Congresswoman Henedina R. Abad and Former Department of Budget and Management Secretary Florencio “Butch” B. Abad.

The book collection that includes winning and nominated titles from the 41st National Book Awards and the 7th National Children’s Book Awards, both prestigious recognition presented by National Book Development Board (NBDB) in partnership with the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) and the Philippine Board on Books for Young People, respectively, are now available for reading and research at the 2nd Floor Reading Area of NLP. This initiative underscores the shared commitment of NLP and NBDB to promote knowledge dissemination and enhance access to high-quality, locally published literature. By incorporating these award-winning works into the NLP collections, its beneficiaries is provided with valuable literary resources, further enriching the nation’s reading culture.

The National Library of the Philippines proudly joins the Philippine Commission on Women and the entire nation in celebrating the 2025 National Women’s Month!

With the sub-theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” this year’s celebration highlights the vital role of women across all sectors in shaping a brighter and more inclusive future.

Anchored in RA 9710, the Magna Carta of Women, this movement continues to champion women’s empowerment, gender equality, and equitable access to opportunities and resources.

Learn more about #NWMC2025 by visiting: https://pcw.gov.ph/2025-national-womens-month-celebration/

The National Library of the Philippines visited its affiliated public libraries in the Province of Isabela on February 17-21, 2025 to support its Local Government Units (LGUs) in providing excellent public library services for their communities. Representing the NLP were Mr. Michael James R. Reyno, Librarian II, and Ms. Amy Felice Bucago, Librarian I from the Public Libraries Division.

This activity enables engagement with some Local Chief Executives, Officials, and Leaders to discuss the benefits of reviving their inactive and closed public libraries, emphasizing the importance of providing equal access to knowledge and lifelong learning for the entire community.

From February 17-21, 2025, the National Library of the Philippines visited its affiliated public libraries in the Province of Misamis Oriental and City of Cagayan de Oro to support Local Government Units (LGUs) in enhancing public library services for their constituents. Representing NLP were Mr. Chad Aren E. Diaz and Ms. Vida Dorea P. Mendoza from the Public Libraries Division. This visit also enabled NLP to conduct a site visit at Chali Resort and Conference Center as part of the preparations for the 2025 National Conference of Public Libraries.

Likewise, the activity engaged some local chief executives and local leaders in discussions on the benefits of reopening their closed public libraries and establishment of barangay reading centers – stressing on the importance of their community’s equal access to knowledge and lifelong learning.