tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109102042026-02-11T05:57:37.125+08:00For those interested in knowing more about the Philippines, Filipiniana, Philippine libraries and Filipino librarians.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger959125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10910204.post-44302298253552995402026-02-05T18:56:00.001+08:002026-02-05T18:56:54.074+08:00

In the second part of this series, I wrote that the LIS schools whose graduates took the Librarian Licensure Examination (LLE) from 2007 to 2025 were divided arbitrarily (so don't ask me to justify it hehe) into four groups: Division 1, those with 101 or more first-time examinees over the entire period of 18 yearsDivision 2, those with 11 to 100Division 3, those with 1 to 10Division 4, those

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DIVISION 1Schools with 101 or more first-time examineesThe LIS schools whose graduates took the Librarian Licensure Examination (LLE) from 2007 to 2025 were divided arbitrarily (so don't ask me to justify it hehe) into four groups: Division 1, those with 101 or more first-time examinees over the entire period of 18 yearsDivision 2, those with 11 to 100Division 3, those with 1 to 10Division 4

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In 2010, I wrote in "The Best and the Worst LIS Schools, 2007-2009" that There are many ways of determining the "best" and the "worst." For this unofficial ranking, the best and worst library and information science (LIS) schools in the Philippines may be identified using the aggregate passing rates for each school whose graduates took the Librarians' Licensure Examination [LLE] for the

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Easter B. WahaynaThe Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Easter B. Wahayna on 6 September 2025. The citation reads:For her exceptional contributions to the field of librarianship, particularly in transforming the Baguio City Public Library (BCPL) into a vibrant community resource focused on lifelong learning and engagement. She

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Annabelle P. AcederaThe Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Annabelle P. Acedera on 2 August 2024. The citation reads:Annabelle P. Acedera has been a practicing librarian and a library educator for more than 5 decades and is considered as one of the pride and pillars in the field of Librarianship in Mindanao. She is also

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 Blesila P. VelascoThe Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Blesila P. Velasco on 10 December 2023. The citation (condensed by me) reads:Serving for more than two decades in the library and information science field, this public servant, professional teacher, and librarian specializes in public

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Juan C. Buenrostro, Jr.The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Juan C. Buenrostro, Jr. on 29 July 2022. The citation reads:For his distinguished contribution in the field of Librarianship, his exemplary service in the profession such as the initiation and implementation of projects that significantly helped and

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Marianita D. DablioThe Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Marianita D. Dablio on 15 November 2021. The citation reads:Marianita D. Dablio demonstrated exemplary service as Founding Chair, Department of Library and Information Science. With her commitment and professionalism she earned various awards and recognition

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The most basic question answered by the annual Librarians' Licensure Examination (LLE) administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is: Did I—or someone I know—pass or fail? If a person who takes the exam for the first time passes, this question will not be asked again. But if a person fails and decides to take the exam again, then this question may be asked multiple times

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This blog has been inactive for several years now. I will eventually write about those missing years here, but for now, I hope some of you will be happy that I'm back!In case you're new to my blog or were just not aware, individuals who wish to be recognized as librarians in the Philippines have to pass the Librarians' Licensure Examination (LLE) administered by the Professional Regulation

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Stephen B. Alayon The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Stephen B. Alayon on 17 December 2020. The citation reads: STEPHEN B. ALAYON is a distinguished achiever in the field of Library and Information Science, committed to uphold UN SDGs by supporting open access to information from publicly-funded researches on

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Enrique T. Cayaban The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Enrique T. Cayaban on 20 June 2019. The citation reads: For his distinguished contribution in the field of Librarianship, his exemplary service in his profession such as: Director of Libraries, Saint Mary’s University; Chief Librarian, Cagayan Valley Computer &

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Would you like to attend the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Dysart & Jones, a trusted advisor to the knowledge, library, and information community, is donating FREE REGISTRATION (worth 595 Euros) for ONE licensed librarian from the Philippines to attend the 84th WLIC from 24-30 August 2018. (NOTE: This donation does NOT include

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Elizabeth R. Peralejo The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Elizabeth R. Peralejo on 21 June 2018. The citation reads: For demonstrating professional excellence and relentless dedication to her 40 years of involvement in the field of librarianship as shown in her significant contribution to the advancement of the profession

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"Only qualified and licensed librarians shall be employed as librarians in all government libraries." On 19 Jan 2018, I filed a complaint with the Ombudsman that questioned the appointment of a non-librarian as Director of the National Library of the Philippines. On 14 Feb 2018, I filed a supplement to the original complaint that charged the current Director with illegal practice of the

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A few weeks ago, I was surprised to find my photo and name in a list of the hottest Filipino librarians. To be perfectly honest, I don't think I belong on the list. And I'm not being modest. Just take a look at the photos below ;-) Note: All photos below are used with permission. And everyone on the list is a licensed librarian, except where indicated otherwise. ISHEE finished her master's

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Mila Medina Ramos The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Mila Medina Ramos on 23 June 2017. The citation reads: For her distinguished contribution in the field of librarianship as demonstrated by her exemplary service to her profession through sharing of her expertise as resource speaker in local and international fora and

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Congratulations to Dr. Marianita D. Dablio for her Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of the Philippines Library Science Alumni Association (UPLSAA)! Below is the response she delivered at the awarding ceremony. Response Marianita D. Dablio 2 July 2016 Thank you, UPLSAA 2015-2016, for this Distinguished Alumna Award. It is with great humility that I receive this award in behalf

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Congratulations to the new librarians! The passing rate for this year's Librarians' Licensure Examination (LLE) is 65 percent (738 out of 1,140), which is the highest-recorded passing rate since librarians began taking the LLE in 1993, and certainly higher than the 2015 passing rate of 47 percent. The most important question is "Why?" Was the exam easier? Or are graduates getting better? It's

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Rodolfo Y. Tarlit The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Rodolfo Y. Tarlit on 22 June 2016. The citation reads: For having sustained his dedication, competence and integrity, as a Professional Librarian, contributed in raising the level of competence of Filipino Librarians and the emergence of Librarianship as a profession

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I was invited to talk about "Rizaliana Online" at the Philippine Historical Association's National Conference on Teaching the Rizal Course. I don't have time to share what I said, but I did promise to share the links to the sites I mentioned. Disclaimer: The inclusion of a website in the list below does not mean that I fully endorse the site and that there are no problems with its content or

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August is Buwan ng Wika (Language Month). This year's theme is "Filipino: Wika ng Pambansang Kaunlaran" (Filipino: Language of National Development). See the banner and calendar of activities below. But perhaps the most interesting development—for me, anyway—is that Philippine Panorama has devoted most of its latest issue (2 August 2015) to a discussion of different aspects of the national

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"Online research" is supposed to be what lazy students do. Scholars, meanwhile, are expected to travel to different libraries, archives, and museums to consult documents, photographs, and books. This, however, is not necessarily true anymore because more and more resources are becoming available online. In some cases, surfing the web is not only less expensive, but also more productive because

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Lourdes T. David (center), with Kate Obille (left), Dean of UP SLIS, and Grace Tabiendo, President of UPLSAA Congratulations to Mrs. Lourdes T. David for her Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of the Philippines Library Science Alumni Association (UPLSAA)! Mrs. David, currently a member of PRC's Board for Librarians, was my predecessor at the Rizal Library. She encouraged me to

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Estrella Velasco Manuel The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Estrella Velasco Manuel on 18 June 2015. The citation reads: As one of the pillars of Philippine Librarianship, a distinguished leader for more than sixty years, having served as a teacher-librarian since 1952, Dr. Estrella Velasco Manuel, was instrumental in the

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