33rd National Book Award Winners

For Best Books published in 2013
Juan C. Laya Prize for Best Novel in a Philippine Language
Ang Banal na Aklat ng mga Kumag, by Allan N. Derain, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Juan C. Laya Prize for Best Novel in a Foreign Language
Fish-Hair Woman, by Merlinda Bobis, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Best Book of Short Fiction in Filipino
Sa Himaymay ng Puso at iba pang Kuwento, by Macario Pineda,
Ateneo de Manila University Press

Cirilo F. Bautista Prize for Best Book of Short Fiction in English
Now, Then, and Elsewhen, by Nikki Alfar, University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

Best Anthology in English
Manila Noir, edited by Jessica Hagedorn, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Best Anthology in Bikol
Hagong: Mga Osipon, edited by Paz Verdades M. Santos and H. Francisco V. Peñones Jr.,
Ateneo de Naga University Press

Best Book of Non-Fiction in Filipino Language
Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade at iba pang Sanaysay, by Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin, Visprint Inc.

Best Book of Non-Fiction in English
Mona Lisa: A Portrait from the Memoirs of a Grandmother, by Celine Beatrice Fabie, Mona Lisa Publication

Best Book of Poetry in Filipino
Labi, by Kristian Sendon Cordero, Ateneo de Manila University Press

Philippine Literary Arts Council Prize for Best Book of Poetry in English
m’mry wire, by Ricardo M. de Ungria, University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

Best Book of Poetry in Bikol
Canticos: Apat na Boses, by K.S. Cordero, University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

Best Book of Graphic Literature in Filipino
PilandoKomiks Isyu 2: Mga Pagsubok ng Karagatan, by Borg Sinaban, Adarna House, Inc.

Best Book of Graphic Literature in English
The Dark Colony Book I: Mikey Recio & The Secret of the Demon Dungeon, by Budjette Tan, Bow Guerrero, and J. B. Tapia, Visprint

Best Translated Book
Doros asín mga Anghél: Translations in Bikol of John Donne’s Holy Sonnets and Selected Works,translated by Victor Dennis T. Nierva, Ateneo de Naga University Press

Alfonso T. Ongpin Prize for Best Book on Art
Balay Ukit: Tropical Architecture in Pre-WWII Filipino Houses, by Maria Virginia Yap Morales,Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Elfren S. Cruz Prize for Best Book in the Social Sciences

Tapping Ink, Tattooing Identities: Tradition and Modernity in Contemporary Kalinga Society, North Luzon, Philippines, by Analyn V. Salvador-Amores, The University of the Philippines Press

Best Book in History and Journalism
Story Book: Essays on the History of the Book in the Philippines, by Patricia May B. Jurilla, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Best Book on Food
Milk Pigs & Violet Gold: Philippine Cookery, by Bryan Koh, Holy Angel University Press

Best Book on Science
Science Philippines: Essays on Science by Filipinos, Volume II, edited by Gisela P. Padilla-Concepcion, The University of the Philippines Press

Best Design
Made of Gold, by Cid Reyes, designed by Aman Santos, Metrobank Foundation

Info source: http://nbdb.gov.ph/

Book Reviews

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Design a Birthday Card Contest

Calling all kids who love to draw! Your artwork could be the next UNICEF Philippines 2015 Birthday Card.

Just follow these easy steps:

1. Ask mom or dad to print out the Activity Sheet and sign the Parent’s Consent Form that can be found here: http://uni.cf/1w4Hp1X

2. Get your coloring materials ready and draw your Birthday card design!

3. Once done with your masterpiece, ask mom or dad to send a scanned copy or a digital photo of your activity sheet and signed parent’s consent form to psfrmanila@unicef.org

Three (3) winning designs will be chosen. Each winner will receive a set of cool prizes and get a chance to have their name and artwork featured on UNICEF Philippines’ official 2015 birthday card.

Deadline for submission of entries is on 31 January 2015, so get started NOW!

Full contest mechanics here: http://uni.cf/13iN65I

The Best of Anvil 2014

STRLC Librarians @ PLAICongress2014

Participants from STRLC to PLAI Congress 2014 in a photo ops with the current NBOT and NCCA-NCLIS officers and some of the resource speakers.

Survey of LIS Schools in the Philippines

DIRECTORY OF L.I.S. SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES

http://goo.gl/forms/1ZsZxXgRQQ

The survey aims to gather data on schools offering LIS in the Philippines and their addresses, dean/course coordinator and their contact details, and number of students and faculty. The data will be used to come up with the comprehensive and updated directory of LIS schools in the country. I have consolidated the initial list of LIS schools (n =161) available in the Internet (from PAARL Wiki, PRC Performance of Schools in LLE etc). The consolidated list might be outdated (may include schools not offering LIS anymore). Kindly inform me of any corrections, such as changes in the name of school, name of schools NOT offering LIS anymore, name of schools NOW offering LIS etc.

If you are the dean or coordinator or faculty any of the schools included, kindly fill up (completely if possible) the needed data. If you are an alumnus/alumna or student, kindly forward this to you (former) teacher/coordinator/dean.

I would appreciate your cooperation in this survey.

Thank you,

Stephen Alayon

SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department and

Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.-Western Visayas Region Librarians Council

If you have further inquiries please contact me through

email/chat: stpnalaun@yahoo.com, stpnalaun@gmail.com

mobile no. 09194506688

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stpnalaun

PAARL Board of Directors 2015

Congratulations!!!

Nera, David, Verzosa and Fresnido Honored During the PLAI-STRLC’s 10th Year Anniversary

On the 10^th year anniversary of PLAI-Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council’s, four (4) pillars of the library profession in the country have been honored, namely: (1) Prof. Corazon M. Nera, Library Director of Lyceum University; (2) Mrs. Anna Maria B. Fresnido, Director, De la Salle– Taft; (3) Mrs. Fe Angela Ma. Versoza, Retired Archivist , De La Salle-Taft; and  (4) Prof. Lourdes T. David, a member of the BFL and Library Consultant, Rizal Library, Ateneo De Manila University.

The awardees were honored with a “Special Service Award” in recognition of their dedicated, devoted and valuable services rendered as resource person in a number of times in any Council seminar, conferences, fora held thru the years; for their continued support to the ideals, principles and activities of the Regional Council.  It is therefore, fitting and proper to recognize these four women of integrity, expertise, professionalism and unselfish dedication in the practice of the librarianship profession during the Council 10^th year anniversary celebration and National Conference with the theme : "The Next Generation Library Managers:  Bringing our the Best Leaders in Library and Information Science Profession which was held last July 30-31, 2014 at Camp Allen, Sta. Cruz, Laguna.

Other awardees honored & contribution recognized during the same occasion were former presidents of the various organized/affiliated Provincial Chapters of STRLC (CLASS, ALLPI, LAQuep,PI, LAB, RLA, OMLA, PLA, MLA), for their notable and exemplary contribution to the steady growth of the Provincial Chapter in particular, the STRLC and PLAI in general. (by Myrna Macapia)

LAB Officers 2015-2016

The newly elected officers of Librarians Association of Batangas (LAB), the 4th organized affiliated chapter of STRLC took their oath of office before BFL member Hon. Lourdes David last October 23, 2014 at De La Salle-Lipa Library with a term of office of 2015-2016.

The incoming Officers are:

President : Ms Marissa Agtay (St. Bridget College)
Vice President : Ms Eileen Magadia (De La Salle-Lipa)
Secretary : Ms Nenita Silang (Batangas State University)
Treasurer : Ms Maria Paz Closa (DepEd Library Hub)
Auditor : Mr Edgar Garcia (De La Salle-Lipa)
PRO : Mr Noel Savadera (De La Salle-Lipa)

Ex Officio : Alex Lunar (University of Batangas-Lipa)

Representatives:

Ms Tita Villena (Batangas RTC)
Ms Edna Popan (DMMC Institute of Health Sciences
Ms Rosario Cuevas (Batangas State University)
Ms Zenaida Abaya (Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas)

Ms Marissa Agtay will have a seat in the STRLC expanded CBOT Officers as trustee representing LAB.

ALLPI : OCLC Demo at Malayan Colleges Laguna

You are cordially invited to attend the OCLC event at Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL), Center for Learning and Information Resources [CLIR] and register to become an active member of ALLPI – Association of Librarians in Laguna Province, Inc. on December 10, 2014, Tuesday, sponsored by MEGATEXT Phils. Inc.  

The Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 10, at the Multi-Media Section of CLIR.

Admission to the event is free, but we encourage participants to register and become an active member of ALLPI for a fee of P 100.00. Your FULL SUPPORT is truly something we look forward to.

You may also pass the invitation to someone else to represent you at the event. We want very much to help the ALLPI organization grow in the entire Laguna Province.

Your positive response will be highly appreciated.

GOD BLESS!

Kindly see INVITATION as attached.

CHEERS!

ALLPI President 

MARIA PAZ N. COLLADO, B.S.E., RL, MLIS

Director, Center for Learning & Information Resources (CLIR)

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Photo Ops with DepEd Sec. Armin Luistro

One year ago, STRLC officers sat down for a meeting with  DepEd Sec. Armin Luistro via an invitation relayed thru Ms Ana Maria B. Fresnido of DLSU-Manila. Also in attendance is the Chair of National Book Development Board, Ms Neni Sta. Romana Cruz and Ms Beverly G. Berame of DepEd Library Hub Project.

Humanda Ka ... Parating na ang Bagyo!

SFA : Lessons from Yolanda

Lessons from Yolanda : Improving Records Management
Practices in the Workplace
December 10-12, 2014

Hotel Supreme, Baguio City

International Book Giving Day

UP Press Christmas Sale

Mendiola Consortium Forum on Outcomes-Based Accreditation

Mendiola Consortium would like to invite you and your staff to attend the forum with the topic “Libraries on the Frontier: Sustaining Quality Services through Outcomes-Based Accreditation” on December 5, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to be held at LAH Seminar Rooms 2 & 3, Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila. Participants will be charged two hundred pesos (P200.00) to cover certificates and snacks. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.

Please contact any of the following for reservations.

Victoria P. Baleva (CEU) 735-9406 vpbaleva@ceu.edu.ph

Rosette E. Nuera (CHS) 735-6021 loc 210 rosette611@yahoo.com

Claire Flores-Pascua (LCCM) 736-02-35 clairegfpascua@gmail.com

Rose Robles (SBC) 735-60-11 loc 6135 stp_roserobles@yahoo.com

Makk O. Junio (SJCS) 735-6393 makkj97@gmail.com

Thank you!

PLAI Congress 2014 : STRLC Poster Exhibit

PLAI Newsletter 2014

Click HERE to view / download the pdf of the PLAI Newsletter.