40th Manila International Book Fair

Online Registration : PLAI National Congress 2017

PLAI Congress 2017 

Libraries Take Action: Providing Access and Opportunity for All 

21-24 November 2017 

SMX Convention Center, Bacolod City

Due to limited seats, online and PAID registration is required. To avail of the Early-bird Rate, payment must be deposited on or before September 30, 2017. To avail of the Standard Rate, payment must be deposited on or before November 15, 2017. Regular Registration Rates will apply for payments made after November 16, 2017 and for all walk-ins. This is to meet the booking and payment requirements of SMX and the caterer prior to the date of the Congress.

PLAI continuing members should pay Membership Annual Due for 2017 of P300.00. New members/newly registered librarians should pay a one-time Membership Fee of P500.00 and the PLAI Annual Due for 2017 of P300.00 for a total of P800.00.

Payment may be deposited to:

BDO Account No. 451 000 1102
Account name: Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.

Deposit slip should be scanned and uploaded upon registering online. This year only paid participants can register online and avail discounted rates. Official Receipt will be issued onsite at the registration which would start at 1:00 PM on 21 November 2017. 

Participants shall be responsible in booking their own accommodations. The local organizers may arrange for optional tours to local heritage sites, libraries, museums, and other places of interest in Bacolod City for a fee after the Congress.

Please call 09194506688 if you need assistance/further clarification.

Registration Fee:


  Early-bird Rate * Standard Rate ** Regular ***
Non-PLAI Member+ P6,000 P6,500 P7,000
PLAI Member+         P5,000 P5,500 P6,000
Undergrad Student - P2,000 P2,500      P3,000
Foreign Participant+ USD 150

+ Inclusive of meals (3 lunches, 6 snacks, 1 fellowship dinner), Congress kit and certificate. 
- Inclusive of meals (6 snacks only), Congress kit and certificate.
*Early bird - Registration and payment must be made on or before 30 Sep 2017.
** Standard Rate - Registration and payment must be made between 1 Oct - 15 Nov 2017.
***Regular - Registration and payment made after 16 Nov 2017.

PLAI : Notice of General Assembly

Notice is hereby served that the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) will be holding its Annual General Assembly on 25 November, 2016, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City. 

Kindly refer to the attached for the agenda, as well as the invitation for the Librarians' Day 2016.

We are looking forward to your participation in these events!

PATLS Forum @ 34th Manila International Book Fair

Dear Library Educators, Librarians, & Students:

The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, Inc. (PATLS) invites you to attend its Forum entitled “Research Trends in Philippine Librarianship: The UP Experience” on 11 September 2013 (Wednesday), Seminar Room 5, from 8:00am to 10:00am at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City during the occasion of the 34th Manila International Book Fair.

The speaker is Prof. Johann Frederick A. Cabbab, Dean of the University of the Philippines School of Library and Information Studies (UP SLIS).

Due to the limited capacity of the venue, this event will be on a first come first served basis. Registration will start at 7:30am. Registration fees are: P 200.00 for non-PATLS member; P150.00 for PATLS.

For further inquiries, please contact Rhea Apolinario at (632) 9818500 local 2869 or email her at rrmubana@gmail.com.

Thank you so much and we hope to see you there!