152nd Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio

From the Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines: Today is the 152nd birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, the emblematic father of the Philippine Revolution and once the President of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan.

Noong 1896, isinulat ni Andres Bonifacio—ama ng rebolusyon at naging Pangulo ng Kataastaasang Sanggunian ng Katipunan—ang Sampung Utos ng mga Anak ng Bayan, na talaan ng mga tungkulin at responsibilidad na dapat gampanan ng bawat kasapi ng Katipunan. Naitatag nito ang Sampung Utos at napagtibay ang matinding paniniwala ni Bonifacio.

Sa kanyang paghanga sa istilo ng pagsusulat ni Emilio Jacinto, pinabasihan ni Bonifacio ang Kartilya ni Jacinto para sa Katipunan. Tulad ng Sampung Utos, ang Kartilya ay isinulat upang maituro sa bawat bagong kasapi ng Katipunan ang mga kaugalian at paninindigan ng samahan.

Basahin ang Dekalogo ni Bonifacio, at ang Kartilya ni Jacinto: http://malacanang.gov.ph/7013-andres-bonifacios-decalogue-and-the-kartilya-ng-katipunan/

PLAI Congress 2015 : Book of Abstracts and Souvenir Program

Click HERE to read / download pdf copy of the PLAI Congress 2015 

book of abstracts and souvenir program.

2015 PLAI Awardees

Congratulations to the 2015 PLAI Awardees

Witness the awarding ceremony on December 1, 2015 4pm @ 2nd Floor

Ballroom Hall of OP Building, UST, Manila

during the celebration of Librarians' Day and Fellowship Night

Advisory : Librarians' Magic Ball

“Philippine Librarians’ Magic Ball: A Red Carpet Event”

VENUE ADVISORY

Vehicles without a UST car sticker may enter either thru Gate 4 (Espana Blvd.) or Gate 14 (A.H. Lacson St.). There is an available multi-deck car park for a minimum fee of PhP 35 for the first three (3) hrs.

For those who have drivers, you may ask the guard on duty at Quezon Drive (Gate 4) entrance to let them thru for them to be dropped off at the BGPOP Bldg. The driver may then proceed to the pay parking. All this considered since the car park and the venue is one main building and a football field away.

For those who will be going by taxi, they may enter thru Gate 4, Gate 14, or Gate 10 (Dapitan St.). Just inform the guard on duty that they will be attending an event at BGPOP Bldg. by showing the event ticket or invitation if the guards asks for it.

For those who do not have drivers, we are sorry there will be no valet services for the event.

Libraries Transform

A similar campaign/advocacy should be initiated in our country to increase public awareness (read: policy makers, politicians, government officials, etc.) about the value, impact and services provided by libraries and librarians!

Click HERE to read more.

NBW2015 : Poster Making Contest National Winners

Google Apps

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What Will Libraries Be Like in 2100?

"Libraries are the ideal “third place” for a free society and will never lose that powerful attraction".

Click HERE to read more.

Call for Paper / Research Presentation

Librarian's Day 2015 Magic Ball

NBW2015 : Essay Writing Contest Winners

Awarding of Prizes of the NBW 2015 contest winners will be during the opening ceremony of the 81^st National Book Week on 24 November 2015, Tuesday, 8:00am in the JPL Hall of Freedom, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila.

7 Books that Encourage Father-Child Bonding

from SmartParenting 

Here's a list of books that are perfect for cuddle and read-aloud time
with Dad! by Tina Santiago-Rodriguez 

1. Daddy Hugs

Written and illustrated by Karen Katz

This classic board book is perfect for daddies to read aloud to bab ies and toddlers. With its simple text and beautiful illustrations, you can also use it to introduce simple counting as Daddy gives Baby hugs to say “I love you!”.

2. Just Me and My Dad 

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Featuring the well-loved Little Critter picture book characters, this book recounts the adventures of a father and son as they go on a camping trip. In spite of Little Critter’s boo-boos during the trip, he and his dad have fun putting up their tent, catching fish for dinner, and sleeping beneath the stars. Your kids will want Dad reading this over and over to them!

3. My Daddy! My One and Only!

Written by Zarah Gagatiga, illustrated by Jomike Tejido

This well-illustrated book features a simple story about a boy who envies the toys and cool gadgets his classmate brags about, which are gifts from his classmate’s father. He wonders what gifts his own father has for him, and eventually realizes how precious they actually are — the gifts of time, laughter, and presence. Written by a teacher, school librarian, and reading and literacy advocate, this bilingual book would make a great addition to your child’s library!

4. The Kiss That Missed

Written and illustrated by David Melling

This well-illustrated book is a perfect bedtime storybook for dads to read aloud to little ones. It tells of how a young prince’s dad is almost always in a hurry — even when blowing his son a bedtime kiss, which “misses” and flies out the window! The king sends a knight out to bring it back, resulting in a fun and charming adventure, which ends with a reminder for fathers to “slow down” especially when it comes to making memories with their kids!

5. Guess How Much I Love You

Written by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram

This classic picture book tells the story of how Little Nutbrown Hare asks his father, Big Nutbrown Hare, to guess how much he loves him. It becomes sort of like a “competition” between father and child, with Big Nutbrown Hare showing Little Nutbrown Hare just how high and far his love is. This is another must-have in your child’s library!

6. Just In Case You Ever Wonder

Written by Max Lucado, illustrated by Toni Goffe

This beautifully illustrated book shows a father’s unconditional love for his child. Its heartwarming message of love, comfort and protection shows children that even though they will grow and change, their father will always be there for them. Since the illustrations show a father interacting with his daughter, this will be perfect for you if you have little girls!

7. Meet My Superdad

Written by Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, illustrated by Isa Natividad

This endearing book written by local celebrity mom Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan tells the story of how Donny tells his friends about how “super” his dad is — not because of any special “powers,” but because of all the special things he does for his family.

Click HERE to read more from the smartparenting.com.ph

24th LIS Wizard Winners

24^th LIS Wizard Winners 

Nov 16, 2015 @ UP Law Library

1^st Place - UP (Patricia Diane Garcia and Roy Necesario)
2^nd Place - USL (Dianne Tordillos and Bobby Cauilan)
3^rd Place - PUP
4^th Place - UE


(Thanks to Yhna Therese Santos for the group photo grabbed from fb upload).

Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year

That’s right – for the first time ever, the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year is a pictograph: , officially called the ‘Face with Tears of Joy’ emoji, though you may know it by other names. There were other strong contenders from a range of fields, outlined below, but emoji  was chosen as the ‘word’ that best reflected the ethos, mood, and preoccupations of 2015.

Click HERE to read more why was this chosen and its brief history.

Official Gazette of the Philippines @ archive.org

The archive of the Official Gazette of the Philippines has been made digitally available through another avenue, through a partnership with archive.org—augmenting the preserved and digitized Philippine historical materials already available online. The Official Gazette print archive can be accessed through the following URL: https://archive.org/details/govph

The use of an an open-source platform enables researchers, historians, scholars and the general public to use a variety of resources, all for free. These resources are shared with the public at minimal cost to the government.

archive.org is a nonprofit organization founded to build Internet libraries around the world, such as Project Gutenberg and Open Library, to preserve and provide access to a wide array of materials such as texts, audio files, and videos.

The Official Gazette is the official journal and national government portal of the Republic of the Philippines.

info source: http://www.gov.ph/2015/10/01/official-gazette-archiveorg/

Book reviews: 5 books that will inspire you to travel

From: Philippine Daily Inquirer, 18 November 2015 issue.

With great inspiration comes great adventure. Here are some of the stories that will inspire you to travel:

Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer

Christopher McCandless decides to leave his home to escape from domestic violence. He abandons his comfortable life and becomes a hitchhiker, meeting new people and living in the wilderness where adventures happen on every corner. This non-fiction book will touch all kinds of emotions and make you realize that sometimes, being alone and away from your daily life will make you appreciate living even more.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

A search for everything—this is what urges Elizabeth Gilbert to travel in her memoir. After getting divorced, she travels to Italy, India and Indonesia to fight her depression. On her adventures to help her ease her anxiety, she discovers that the way she’s been living hardly scratches the surface of what the world has to offer. At the end of her wonderful journey a surprise awaits that changes her life.

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien http://www.tolkiensociety.org/author/biography/

With the help of Gandalf, Bilbo Baggins agrees to help a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Kingdom of Erebor. The journey from Shire to Erebor includes treacherous lands swarming with ogres, orcs, goblins and other dangers, while also having an unexpected encounter with the well-known character in the previous books, Gollum (Smeagol). This story is the prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy and it will take you to amazing places you’ve never imagined.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

This book will encourage you to do whatever it takes to follow your dreams, even if you have to cross a continent to find out where the real treasure is. Despite the lack of money and experience, Santiago manages to pursue his Personal Legend because of perseverance and faith, making him achieve his goal while never giving up. This book will rouse your inner adventurer, making you long to find your own path and goals in life.

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

Although the main genre of this book is romance, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight allows you to experience the misfortunes of traveling alone and missing a flight. But all the hassles of the main character are soon forgotten when Hadley meets a handsome young man. This is a great read, especially when you’re at the airport waiting for your flight. This can help put you in the shoes of our heroine, wondering what it’s like to find love out of the blue. A real heartwarming novel that will make your heart flutter.

Relax with a cup of coffee and experience the world between the pages of these magical books.

Philippines Hosting of APEC 2015

Click HERE to read more.

Adarna House Online Sale

Our online sale begins today! First 50 customers to use code PASKO2015 gets 20% off purchases worth PHP500 or more from adarna.com.ph!

LAQueP-LI Zumbook 2015 @ Maryhill College

You are all invited to join the ZUMBOOK to be held on November 22,
2015 (Sunday), 7:00 AM at Maryhill College Covered Court.

28th MAHLAP Congress 2016 at CDO

ALAM 2016

UPDATE as of 30 Jan 2016

 ALAM 2016 will be held on April 13-15, 2016! Visit www.uplsaa.net for more details. 

34th National Book Awards Winners

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the winners of the 34th National Book Awards (NBA). Below is the list of NBA winners for books published in 2014: 

LITERARY DIVISION

FICTION CATEGORY – NOVEL

(English Language)

Dwellers, by Eliza Victoria, Visprint, Inc.

FICTION CATEGORY – NOVEL

(Filipino Language)

Si Janus Silang at ang Tiyanak ng Tabon, by Edgar Calabia Samar, Adarna House, Inc.

FICTION CATEGORY – SHORT STORIES

(English Language)

Wonderlust, by Nikki Alfar, Anvil Publishing Inc.

NONFICTION CATEGORY

(English Language)

Ramon Obusan, Philippine Folkdance and Me, by Kanami Namiki, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

ESSAYS CATEGORY

(English Language)

Cherry Blossoms in the Time of Earthquakes and Tsunami, by Rey Ventura, Ateneo de Manila University Press

ESSAYS CATEGORY

(Filipino Language)

iStatus Nation, by Joselito Delos Reyes, Visprint, Inc.

ANTHOLOGY CATEGORY

(English Language)

Agam: Filipino Narratives on Uncertainty and Climate Change, edited by Regina Abuyuan, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities

ANTHOLOGY CATEGORY

(Filipino Language)

Ang Labingtatlong Pasaway, by Jun Cruz Reyes, Visprint, Inc.

LITERARY CRITICISM/LITERARY HISTORY CATEGORY

(English Language)

The Postcolonial Perverse vol. 1, by J. Neil C. Garcia, The University of the Philippines Press

LITERARY CRITICISM/LITERARY HISTORY CATEGORY

(Filipino Language)

Talab: Mga Sanaysay sa Wika, Panitikan, at Pagtuturo, by Rebecca T. Añonuevo, Ateneo de Naga University Press

POETRY CATEGORY

(English Language)

Hidden Codex: Fictive Scriptures, by Jose Marte A. Abueg, University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

Time's Enchantment and Other Reflections, by Marne Kilates, Ateneo de Naga University Press

POETRY CATEGORY

(Philippine Language except Hiligaynon/Kinaray-a)

Kundiman sa Gitna ng Karimlan, by E. San Juan, The University of the Philippines Press

POETRY CATEGORY

(Hiligaynon/Kinaray-a Language) 

Tikum Kadlum, by Federico Caballero and Alicia P. Magos, The University of the Philippines Press

GRAPHIC LITERATURE CATEGORY

(English Language)

Rodski Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby, by Gerry Alanguilan (story) and Arnold Arre (illustration and color), Meganon Comics Publishing House

GRAPHIC LITERATURE CATEGORY

(Filipino Language)

Tabi Po (Volume 1), by Mervin Malonzo, Visprint, Inc.

GRAPHIC LITERATURE CATEGORY

(Wordless)

14 (Silent Comics) by Manix Abrera (writer and illustrator), Visprint, Inc.

TRANSLATION CATEGORY

Manila Synod of 1582: The Draft of Its Handbook for Confessors, translated by Paul A. Dumol, Ateneo de Manila University Press

NON-LITERARY DIVISION

FOOD CATEGORY

Country Cooking, by Michaela Fenix, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

SOCIAL SCIENCES CATEGORY

Rido: Clan Feuding and Conflict Management in Mindanao (expanded edition), by Wilfredo Magno Torres III (editor), Ateneo de Manila University Press

PROFESSIONS CATEGORY

The Adventures of a PR Girl, by Bettina Rodriguez-Olmedo, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

LEISURE CATEGORY

Buti Pa Ang Roma, May Bagong Papa, by Noreen Capili, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

ART CATEGORY

Journey of a Thousand Shuttles, The Philippine Weave, by Norma A. Respicio, National Commission for Culture and the Arts

SCIENCE CATEGORY

Birds of Cebu and Bohol Philippines, by Nilo Arribas Jr., Bobby Kintanar, and Raul Benjamin Puentespina, University of San Carlos Press

HISTORY CATEGORY

Sakdalistas' Struggle for Philippine Independence, 1930-1945, by Motoe Terami-Wada, Ateneo de Manila University Press

JOURNALISM CATEGORY

Vantage Point: The Sixth Estate and Other Discoveries, by Luis Teodoro, The University of the Philippines Press

DESIGN

Manila Synod of 1582: The Draft of Its Handbook for Confessors, design by Karl Fredrick M. Castro, Ateneo de Manila University Press

LANGUAGE STUDIES

Ambagan 2011: Mga Salita Mula sa Iba’t Ibang Wika sa Filipinas, by Michael M. Coroza and Galileo S. Zafra, The University of the Philippines Press

PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR

Visprint, Inc.

Info source: NBDB post.

5th Filipino ReaderCon

In case you missed it: registration for the 5th ‪#‎FilReaderCon‬ is now open! Go to http://bit.ly/FRC2015Registration to secure your slot for the conference! Registration fee is Php 150 (paid on event date), inclusive of a certificate of attendance, snacks, and conference swag. Registration is open until November 27!

Click HERE to read the panels and activities.

Click HERE for the program.

CHED Memorandum Order no. 24 s.2015

Click HERE to read / download pdf of CHED Memo Order no. 24 s.2015

ebooks : World Happiness Report 2015

from page 2 of this WHR 2015,

The world has come a long way since the first World Happiness Report in 2012. Happiness is increasingly considered a proper measure of social progress and a goal of public policy.

The first World Happiness Report was published in support of the April 2, 2012 United Nations High Level Meeting on Happiness and WellBeing. That meeting itself followed the July 2011 Resolution of the UN General Assembly, proposed by the Prime Minister of Bhutan, inviting member countries to measure the happiness of their people and to use this to help guide their public policies.

Click HERE to read / download the ebook.

Philippine International Literary Festival

Info from NBDB website

The Philippine International Literary Festival (PILF), a landmark project of the National Book Development Board, has become a highlight of Philippine Book Development Month observed annually in November. The festival is NBDB’s way of celebrating literature and promoting best publishing practices through discourse on the issues of authorship and readership shaping the local book industry.

Since its inception in 2010, the Festival has been a major gathering for authors, illustrators, publishers, and literature lovers around the Philippines and beyond. In the past years, the Festival has featured such literary luminaries and publishing experts as Chris Abani, FH Batacan, Robin Hemley, Christopher Cheng, Juliet Grames, Noelle de Jesus, David Parker, Vikas Swarup, Tim Tomlinson, National Artists for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera and Virgilio S. Almario, and Pulitzer Prize winners Junot Diaz and Edward P. Jones.

This year’s Philippine International Literary Festival is titled LALÁNG (likhâ): Writing in Place. Creating Your Place. How relevant is place in the creation and appreciation of literature? Does literature have to be reflective of geography? If a place can shape text/literature, can text/literature shape a place? This year the NBDB will bring the festival to Davao City, one of the country’s top historic, artistic, cultural destinations in order to engage lovers of literature from all parts of the archipelago in a series of discussions on Philippine literature and interactions with literary greats.

For the first time, NBDB will mount the Festival in Davao City, bringing together writers, illustrators, and publishing experts from various regions in the Philippines. The 6th Philippine International Literary Festival (PILF) also highlights the homecoming of several acclaimed Filipino writers including Mia Alvar. The Festival activities will include a plenary session and intimate conversation on Writing in Place with our guest authors. This event also brings regional literature to the fore, encourages the integration of diverse literature in all learning environments, and provides a venue for intimate discussion with literary idols. Festivalgoers will be able to attend talks on issues facing Philippine literature today: readership, language, and the publishing challenges faced by authors from the regions. Other activities will include artistic performances, literary exhibits, and a book fair.

This two-day affair will be held on November 20-21, 2015. Registration per day for the general public events is P100 for students and teachers, P300 for other professionals, including lunch and a festival kit. For online registration, please emaillitfest@nbdb.gov.ph with the subject line “SIGN ME UP FOR THE 6TH PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL” and the following information: full name, affiliation, and contact numbers.

NOCEI : Notice of Library Committee Meeting

Dear Colleagues:

Kindly see attached letter for the 3rd regular meeting, hoping for your attendance. Confirmation of attendance is highly requested, please send confirmation of attendance. Thank you.

APEC 2015 Advisory

 

Danish study says, No Facebook means Happier Life

When we evaluate our lives, we are influence by social comparisons. How am I doing compared to my peers? Since social media is a constant flow of great news for other people, we wanted to conduct an experiment where a randomised trial group did not log on to Facebook for one week. We were surprised by the results.

"Instead of focusing on what we actually need, we have an unfortunate tendency to focus on what other people have," the authors of the study wrote. 

Read more of the study at http://www.happinessresearchinstitute.com/

COA-DBM-DSWD Joint Resolution no. 2014-001

Click HERE to read / download the fulltext of the resolution.

ebook : Jesse M. Robredo Memorial Book

Click HERE to download the ebook.

List of Senior High Schools

Find out the list of Senior High Schools in your area and 

what tracks they will be offering. Visit:

  http://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/shs ‪#‎GoKto12‬

2016 ASLP Executive Board

Booklatan ng Bayan : 1st PUP Literary Festival

From NBDB website

On November 11 to 13, 2015, the National Book Development Board in partnership with Center for Creative Writing of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is presenting Booklatan sa Bayan: The 1st PUP Lit Fest. Booklatan sa Bayan is a quarterly program of NBDB that aims to promote a culture of reading and lifelong learning among Filipinos.

This gathering intends to bring to students, teachers, and writers a series of discussions on creating and reading stories that have drawn crowds and made more Filipinos fans of locally-authored works, such as graphic novels, comics, young adult novels, and romance. Local authors and illustrators such as Edgar Samar, Mina Esguerra, Manix Abrera, Eros Atalia, and Beverly Siy are expected to share their knowledge on these significant aspects of the book publishing industry and Philippine literature. Aside from the talks and discussions, there will be a book fair and book signing sessions with participating authors.

The three-day event is open to authors, illustrators, publishers, students, teachers and lovers of literature. To register, contact Juliet Polvorosa at 929-3887 loc 814 or email her at jpolvorosa@nbdb.gov.ph.

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Just curious, Librarians are not invited (The three-day event is open to authors, illustrators, publishers, students, teachers and lovers of literature) in a program that aims to promote culture of reading and lifelong learning? An oversight?

WIKApedia e-booklet (2015 edisyon)

Maaari nang i-download nang libre ang WIKApedia E-Booklet! 

Puntahan lamang: www.pcdspo.gov.ph/wikapedia

Mula sa pagiging Facebook page na nagtuturo at nagpapalaganap ng Filipino, tinipon na ngayon ang mga aralin sa isang 100-pahinang booklet na maaaring i-download nang libre.

Para sa mga katanungan hinggil sa wika at dagdag pang mga aralin, puntahan lamang at i-like ang WIKApedia Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wikapediaph. Asahang sasagutin ni WIKApedia ang inyong mga katanungan sa lalong madaling panahon.

PLAI-NBOT Officers Attended the 25th Library and Information Services Month Opening Ceremony

(L-R: Anita C. Sornito, Leticia A. Cansancia, Virginia P. Medrano, Carina Samaniego, 
Elvira Lapus, Stephen Alayon, Elisa V. Garcia, Rene Manlangit, Michael Pinto)

10 PLAI-NBOT Officers led by Ms Elvira Lapuz (Pres), Stephen Alayon (EVP), Carina Samaniego (Sec), Rene B. Manlangit (PRO), Michael Pinto (HOD Chair), Anita C. Sornito (Trustee), Leticia A. Cansancio (Trustee), Virginia P. Medrano (Trustee), Elisa V. Garcia (Trustee) attended the Opening Ceremony celebration of the 25th Library and Information Services Month and Awarding of the winners of the 2015 Public Libraries with special collections on local history last 4 November 2015 held at Bayview Park Hotel, Manila. [not in photo, Ms Lilian C. Rabino (Trustee/STRLC Pres)].

PLAI : 2015 Notice of General Assembly

NBW2015 Opening Program & Pinoy Book Character Convention

You are invited to the opening of the 81st National Book Week on 24 November 2015, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. in the JPL Hall of Freedom, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila.

A Pinoy Book Character Convention will be held as part of the opening ceremonies of the said celebration. The Convention will feature talks and workshops around the theme as specified above.

Students, teachers, librarians, writers, publishers, illustrators, and cosplay participants of Philippine book and comic characters are all invited to attend. You may wear your Pinoy Book Character costume and meet your favorite Pinoy book characters!

Registration is free. Snacks will be served. Slots are limited.

For more information and registration, call / text Rachel at 09177960999.

Celebrate November!

Library and Information Service Month - by virtue of Presidential Proclamation no. 837 s.1991 signed by President Corazon Aquino declaring the month of November 1991 and every year thereafter as "Library and Information Services Month".

National Reading Month - by virtue of DepEd memo no. 244 s.2011 issued by DepEd Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro declaring November as National Reading Month of every year and November 25, 2011 as the nationwide Araw ng Pagbasa.

National Book Week - by virtue of Presidential Proclamation no. 109 s.1936 signed by President Manuel Quezon designation the period from November 24 to 30 each year as NBW.

Araw ng Pagbasa by virtue of Republic Act no. 10556  signed by President Benigno Aquino last May 15, 2013 declaring 27th of November as Araw ng Pagbasa

SEC. 4. Implementing Agency. – The Department of Education, in consultation with the National Book Development Board, other government agencies and units, and reading associations concerned, shall plan and implement activities for the observance of “Araw ng Pagbasa”, such as story-telling sessions and reading skills modules. In addition to Filipino and English, the use of regional languages in the celebration shall be encouraged.

Note: Library/Librarians association not included in the enumeration of implementing agencies to be consulted in implementing this law. An oversight?

Librarian's Day (November 29) - per PLAI-NBOT Board Resolution of 2007.


Also celebrated in November:

National Children's Month pursuant to Republic act no. 10661. 2015 Celebration theme "Komunidad at Pamahalaan Magkaisa, Pang-aabuso sa Bata, Wakasan Na!"

Traditional and Alternative Health Care Month pursuant to Presidential Proclamation no. 698 s. 2001. 2015 Theme: “Traditional and Complementary Medicine: Perspectives and Challenges Towards Integration into the National Health Care Delivery System.”

Malaria Awareness Month pursuant to Presidential Proclamation no. 1168 s.2006

National Rice Awareness Month pursuant to Presidential Proclamation no. 524 s.2004 and 2015 theme of the celebration "Be RICEponsible in your own way now (BROWN) 4 good"

Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week pursuant to Presidential Proclamation no. 124 s. 2001 declaring the 3rd Week of November of Every Year as DAPCW

November 30 is Bonifacio Day.