Philippine Librarians Association-Zamboanga Peninsula

PLAI-ZamPen Council Board 2011-2013

2010-10-13T01:14:00.000-07:00

President: Mr. Benhur A. Asid
V-Pres. : Mrs. Mila Lacson
Secretary: Mrs. Geraldine C. Chavez
Treasurer: Ms. Lynnie Calingacion
Auditor: Mrs. Girlie A. Manicap
Trustees:
1. Mrs. Emilia Natividad
2. Ms. Florinda Tabanao

NOMELEC:
Chairman: Mrs. Josefina Malindog
Members:
1. Mrs. Alvarez
2. Mrs. Carmelita Sanson
3. Mrs. Sally Ascura
4. Mrs. Madelyn Candido
5. Mrs. Marivic Estoque

2010 National Book Week Theme

2010-09-05T20:29:00.000-07:00

Dear Fellow Librarians!
I will post the theme for 2010 National Book Week:

" Pandaigdigang Pakikipag-ugnayan sa Pamamagitan ng mga Aklat at Impormasyong Teknolohiya at Komunikasyon" .

Annual Dues

2010-09-05T20:24:00.000-07:00

PLAI-Zampen members are reminded of their annual dues for FY-2010 which may be paid on or before the General Assembly on September 23-24, 2010 at HRM Mini Hotel, Pilar College Zamboanga City. PLAI ID will be issued upon payment.

Overdue library books returned half century later

2009-11-15T20:32:00.000-08:00

Sat Nov 14, 2:17 pm ET

PHOENIX – A high school librarian in Phoenix says a former student at the school returned two overdue books checked out 51 years ago along with a $1,000 money order to cover the fines.

Camelback High School librarian Georgette Bordine says the two Audubon Society books checked out in 1959 and the money order were sent by someone who wanted to remain anonymous.

Bordine says the letter explained that the borrower's family moved to another state and the books were mistakenly packed.

The letter said the money order was to cover fines of 2 cents per day for each book. That would total about $745. The letter says the extra money was added in case the rates had changed.

Bordine says the money will buy more books, and the overdue books will be returned to the shelves.

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Information from: KPHO-TV, http://www.kpho.com
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091114/ap_on_re_us/us_odd_overdue_books

Librarians Licensure Examination 2009 Results

2009-11-15T16:20:00.000-08:00

The Professional Regulation Commission has released the Librarian board exam results as PRC announced that 284 examinees passed the November 10 and 11 2009 licensure exams given by the Board for Librarians in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Legazpi.

The composition of the Philippine Board for Librarians are chairperson: Corazon M. Nera; members: Elizabeth R. Peralejo and Elnora L. Conti.

Top 10 November 2009 Librarian
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Librarian Licensure Examination November 2009 are:

1. Augustus Ruben Castillo Sarmiento, University of the Philippines-Diliman - 87.35%
2. Perseus Rex Manzano Molina, University of the Philippines-Diliman - 87.15%
3. Patricia Bandola Castillo, University of the Philippines-Diliman - 86.55%
Romel Rafor Jaime, University of the Philippines-Diliman - 86.55%
4. Lorezl Revilloza Garcia, Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Main-Sta. Mesa - 86.50%
5. Luis Ezra Danganan Cruz, University of the Philippines-Diliman - 86.25
6. Ime Amor Adorna Mortel, Ateneo de Naga - 86.15%
7. Anna Gefreliz Reyes Peñaranda, University of Santo Tomas - 86.10%
8. Rico Marco Barrinuevo Reyes, University of the Philippines-Diliman - 85.95%
9. Daryl Lustracion Superio, Central Philippine University - 85.70%
10. Donna Lyn Gloriane Labangon, Philippine Normal University-Manila - 85.65%

The roll of successful examinees in the November 2009 Librarian Board Examination:

1 ABADAY, ETHELYN MAGDAONG
2 ABAJAR, ALMA ACALA
3 ABELLADA, ANTONIETTE PACUYAN
4 ACENAS, MANUEL AGAGARING
5 ACOSTA, MICHELLE ANN CABAR
6 AFIDCHAO, HELEN EDWAS
7 AGBON, ROSAN ALIYA BASADRE
8 AGRIPA, LAVENIA FAJARDO
9 AGTAY, MARISSA CATILO
10 AGUSTIN, JENIFER SOROTEN
11 ALBA, ELSIE CASAYAS
12 ALCANTARA, YDYLLA QUIAMCO
13 ALCAZAR, MELISSA ALBARANDO
14 ALIMPOLOS, ANNALYN VASQUEZ
15 ALINSONORIN, CRISTEL OYAO
16 ALQUIZOLA, ROYANNE JOY MANACIO
17 AMAYAG, THELMA TANAS
18 AMER, FATMAH ROGEMAH DALIDIG
19 AMOD, MICHELLE BAUTISTA
20 ANDAL, ADELAIDA BACUD
21 ANIÑON, MARY JOY SITON
22 AQUINO, MARIA LYNETTE BARIA
23 ARABILLA, MARY GRACE MOSO
24 ARCE, VICTORIA PILASPILAS
25 ATEN-AN, ANDRES ALIBA
26 AUSTRAL, PRINYL PARDO
27 AVELINO, KRISTINE FONTANIL
28 BALDERAS, HILARIO JR SERVIANO
29 BALDERAS, MICHELLE BULLAG
30 BANGKIKO, ANALYN DONTOGAN
31 BANLUTA, AIRA MAE UY
32 BARIS, JERA MAE COMEDIDO
33 BARRERA, KRISTINE GULARIZA
34 BARTIDO, BLESILDA MATA
35 BASCO, IDYL BAUTISTA
36 BASTIERO, MARY HOPE MORCILLO
37 BATOMALAQUE, MA RHEA ALCOMENDRAS
38 BAUTISTA, ANGELIC ABAYAN
39 BAUTISTA, CHER MARI AMBUYO
40 BEGUIRAS, CRISTITA LOZADA
41 BERNALES, ROZEN DELA CRUZ
42 BESANA, JOAN POLOYAPOY
43 BETANA, ANGELYN LACABA
44 BIN-ONG, DIVINA PIGGINGON
45 BOLALIN, MARGIE ACAHEN
46 BONGO, MARILOU ANTONIA ARCILLA
47 BONIFACIO, CHARMAINE ANNE CRUZ
48 BORAL, JAYSON REOBALDES
49 BOTICTIC, MARIAN LORA
50 BUASEN, EDWARD PELIANO
51 BUCOG, FRANLO LLEGO
52 BUENAVENTURA, LORRAINE DE GUZMAN
53 BUNUAN, DESIREE NAJERA
54 BUTCON, FLORILEN FERNANDEZ
55 CABALUNA, BELLIE JANE SAAVEDRA
56 CABASAG, RENEE ROSE CABALLERO
57 CABAT, JANE AKISTAL
58 CABELLO, MA SHELLA ANNA BUNO
59 CAHATE, GERALDINE CHATTO
60 CALARA, LEA SALUNGA
61 CALILUNG, MICAH BLESSIE PUNO
62 CALILUNG, ROILINGEL PUNO
63 CAMILO, LEA CARIÑO
64 CANANG, RHEA MARCOS
65 CAPATI, MA LIZA ESCOBIN
66 CARIÑO, CINDY PETILLA
67 CARO, MARY GRACE TAWINGAN
68 CARSKIT, HERMECELIA RECOLETO
69 CASTILLO, PATRICIA BANDOLA
70 CASTRO, KATHERINE JOYCE TON
71 CATACUTAN, PHIL LOYOLA
72 CATALAYBAN, SHERYL OLPOC
73 CATIMBANG, NORA ORBON
74 CATULONG, EMELYN BEDICO
75 CAVADA, NANETTE PONO
76 COLANDOG, KATHRINE JOY MIRASOL
77 COLAS, JACKSON BACOLONG
78 CRUZ, LUIS EZRA DANGANAN
79 CUENCO, SCARLET JOY GUISAGIS
80 DACCA, PRINCES ORTEGA
81 DACILLO, MARJORIE CAÑEBA
82 DAGURO, MAY ANN DACANAY
83 DASALLA, JULIA JOSEPHINE ENCARNACION
84 DE GUZMAN, MICHELLE MARZAN
85 DE VILLA, IMELDA BAGNES
86 DECANO, JUDIE ANN DE VERA
87 DECOLONGON, STELLA SHERINNE DELFIN
88 DELA CRUZ, RYAN LICUANAN
89 DELA TORRE, KAREN PELLAZAR
90 DETERA, DOROTHY MANTILLA
91 DIAZ, SHIERELYN LOPEZ
92 DIMALANTA, RICHARD PAUL CAMPOS
93 DISTO, ALBERT PAKLING
94 DIVIDOR, CHERRIE MAE JUMANOG
95 DOMAOAN, MILYNE SOLIMAN
96 DOMINGUEZ, ZENAIDA GALENDEZ
97 DORADO, DAN ANTHONY DORIA
98 DULNUAN, MAY JOYCE MAGUILAO
99 ENERO, LOVELY RESSA SARAPUDDIN
100 ENTERESO, JANE KHAREN DEONA
101 ERONG, GRETCHEN ERAL
102 ESCRUPOLO, MARY ANNE CABANERO
103 ESPAÑA, MARIA LEA GRIETTEL ARREZA
104 ESTOLAS, ANNE CHARIZE JARA
105 ESTOQUE, DONNA MAE GARCIA
106 FAJARITO, CHECHE PALABAY
107 FAUSTO, PEARL ANGELLI PAY-AN
108 FERNANDEZ, LOURDES CHRISTINE LAZARTE
109 FLORDELIZA, VON DARREL TUBOG
110 FLORENTINO, NESTLE MOAJE
111 FLORES, CRISTA MISCHELLE LUNOD
112 FRANCHE, MESHELLA HITOSIS
113 FRANCISCO, LOWELL PEREZ
114 GABIOLA, APRIL MUYALDE
115 GALAMGAM, KAY-ANN ZABALA
116 GALLANO, PHOEBE URMINITA
117 GAMARA, IVAN CEDRIC BALMES
118 GANDIONCO, EMMA ORSAIZ
119 GANIBO, SHERWIN ROY FERNANDEZ
120 GAPUZ, MICAELA VIRGINIA PATRIMONIO
121 GARCIA, LOREZL REVILLOZA
122 GAYMAN, HOSEAL BATNAG
123 GERAY, MA KRISELDA JOANNA
124 GIRAY, GEE AHNE KATHRENE DE LEON
125 GONZALES, JOSEFINA AGUSTIN
126 GONZALES, MICAELLA ANGELICA REQUIJA
127 GORDO, JEM PAUL MORIDO
128 GOZUN, ARLY YABUT
129 GREFALDEO, LLEWELYN GAON
130 GUAZA, CECILIA PERIA
131 GUECO, ARCHIBALD CASUPANAN
132 GUIEB, REA UBANDO
133 GUILLERMO, ROSANNA GASCON
134 HEBRES, RHODESSA MABUTAS
135 HERNANDEZ, DHOMILYN CABRAL
136 HIZON, CHRISTIAN CARBO
137 IBARDOLASA, MAYLENE DELFIN
138 INTERVENCION, REA ORME
139 JAIME, ROMEL RAFOR
140 JAVIER, KRISTINA ANDRES
141 JORQUIA, MARCELIANA MENDOZA
142 LABANGON, DONNA LYN GLORIANE
143 LABORTE, EDITHA ABEJOYLA
144 LAMANILAO, IRIS SABAL
145 LAPENING, MARIA DESIREE CALABRIA
146 LAPUZ, JOEL LANDAYAN
147 LARA, CRISTINA FERNANDEZ
148 LAREZA, LESLIE MARCELLANA
149 LASOLA, MARGIE ROSAL
150 LEAÑO, JESSICA AÑOGAR
151 LINAJA, TIFFANY PEREZ
152 LONONG-OY, ABUGAY KAREN AISA BAWING
153 LOPEZ, DIANA LYNN FAUSTINO
154 LOPEZ, IMELDA DE LARA
155 MACARAMBON, NAJAH MACARAMBON
156 MAGDAEL, JUEN INVENTADO
157 MAGNO, ROMILA JUDITH SANTOS
158 MAGRO, CATHERINE MORTEL
159 MALACA, NOREEN ABDON
160 MALANYAON, JESSALYN PALOMAR
161 MALAYAO, EDILYN BALILI
162 MALIMBAN, RACQUEL ESTEBAN
163 MANAHAN, MARY JOY BAON
164 MANANSALA, BIANCA CAMILLE ABELLA
165 MANGUERA, JOAN MERCADO
166 MANIMTIM, MARK JOSEPH MEDINA
167 MARCO, DARREL MANUEL ORETA
168 MARIANO, ARTHUR BRYAN CANLAS
169 MARIANO, WINNIE VENTURA
170 MARQUEZ, MARIAN MAY AMBAS
171 MARTINEZ, BEA YAP
172 MATALINO, JONALYN AGUILAR
173 MATIAS, LERMA DUMALIW
174 MAYRAN, FAITH JANE APOR
175 MEDINA, JONATHAN GARCIA
176 MENDIOLA, LADY DIANA MENQUILLES
177 MENDOZA, CINDY PLOPINIO
178 MENDOZA, FAIRIE ANN ALOSIMA
179 MENDOZA, SONIA ARELLANO
180 MINDALANO, NOSAIMAH MINDALANO
181 MISA, REGERALDYN ANOC
182 MOLINA, PERSEUS REX MANZANO
183 MOLO, JESSEL VEDRA
184 MONOTILLA, ARLENE PUSPUS
185 MONTENEGRO, SHIELSKI ARZAGA
186 MORTEL, IME AMOR ADORNA
187 MOSCOSA, SARAH TARALA
188 MUTI, SITTIE SAADIA MACAPAAR
189 NEPOMUCENO, GENER LITUANA
190 NIAR, ANNIE GRACE BAYOG
191 NOVENARIO, IBRAHIM GIEM MACALALAD
192 OBRA, JOSIELYN TOLENTINO
193 OCATE, MA THERESA MENDOZA
194 ODCHIGUE, FRANCIS CLAVER FALCIS
195 OGENA, ALVIN LORENZO VELASQUEZ
196 OLAN, ROSEMARIE GONZALES
197 OLIQUINO, JEMELYN II SANTOS
198 OLIVEROS, JO DE LOS SANTOS
199 PACULIO, JOECIL APILADO
200 PACULLA, IRINE BATAWEL
201 PADUA, ZARAH DOMINICA MONSERATE
202 PAGLINAWAN, MARITES ESPIRITU
203 PAGUIO, JENNIBER PUZON
204 PALACIO, LILIAN SABATE
205 PANGCOG, MARY ANN MARCOS
206 PANGNGAY, CLAIRE JOSEPH
207 PAPA, MARIA AMIHAN VER
208 PARAGAS, RUTH TIONGSON
209 PASCUA, MYLENE MELLENDEZ
210 PAVO, DAWN DANIEL CHRISTINE MARAÑON
211 PEÑARANDA, ANNA GEFRELIZ REYES
212 PIANO, EVELYN ELPONDO
213 PULANO, LOIDA BAGSIYAO
214 QUIAMBAO, RACHELLE LISING
215 QUIRONG, GRETCHELL BACALSO
216 RAMAS, ALMA CONCEPCION
217 RAMOS, LILY ROSE VILLARIN
218 RAMOS, MAY ANNE FRANCISCO
219 RECODO, MA FATIMA PORTUGALETE
220 RELLON, ROMEL UMAS-AS
221 REYES, CECILIA GATLABAYAN
222 REYES, MARCO CASTRO
223 REYES, RICO MARCO BARRINUEVO
224 RIVERA, SAHLEE TADIOSA
225 ROBLES, VIVIAN DADIVAS
226 ROSARIO, ELMA BAUTISTA
227 ROSELLO, JEAN MAGLANGIT
228 ROSETE, MARILYN SOMBRANO
229 ROSILLON, JULIET ROSAL
230 ROVIRA, MARIA GEORGINA SAMSON
231 ROYOD, MARY GRACE BANSUA
232 RUIZ, LEONE-MAY LERON
233 RULLODA, VENICE ABELLERA
234 SABADO, KHRISTIE MARIE BRAULIO
235 SABIDOR, SHYLA MAE OBADO
236 SACYANG, ANTIONETTE DOMALOS
237 SALAZAR, RENNE ROSE MAICO
238 SALIBAD, CAROLYN LANGUIA
239 SALVADOR, RIA DE RAMOS
240 SAMSON, JEAN RUGA
241 SANTIAGO, JOSE PAULO JARA
242 SANTOS, WELSIE BAIS
243 SAPORSANTOS, LEONORA REYES
244 SARMIENTO, AUGUSTUS RUBEN CASTILLO
245 SARMIENTO, GLENN PANGILINAN
246 SARMIENTO, JASMINE CARLA GALANG
247 SAVADERA, NOEL MAGPANTAY
248 SAYCO, KRISTEL MAE ROGEL
249 SEBIAL, JUFEL MA LOURDES LUMANTA
250 SENIT, PATTY ABREGANA
251 SERVAÑEZ, MARICRIS LACHICA
252 SEVILLA, RUBEN CAGUERHAB
253 SINGCOL, NOEMI CALLAO
254 SINUES, HENRIETH ANINANG
255 SOLIS, DEANA LUXZEL TOLDO
256 STA ANA, ANN MARIE COLINA
257 STA ANA, VIRGILIO BULANADI
258 SUPERALES, SHIRLEY PAGAL
259 SUPERIO, DARYL LUSTRACION
260 TABUENA, ALYSSA KHAY QUIMPO
261 TABURO, RUTCHEL ALBAY
262 TATON, VERONICA QUINAMOT
263 TAYAG, ESMERALDA MACAPAGAL
264 TENIAS, BRENDA ALAWAS
265 TEODORO, NORBERTO MANGGOB
266 TOGORES, MARJORIE GALARAGA
267 TOLEDO, NOELYN SAZ
268 TOLENADA, MARIA TRICIA TIPAY
269 TOQUERO, MICHAEL JACOB
270 TORNILLA, HAZEL APPLE ROJAS
271 TUÑACAO, GLEENE AVILA
272 UMBAY, NERISSA CANAYA
273 URCIA, MAYLENE ULARTE
274 VALENZUELA, ROY ABRIO
275 VALONDO, JOHANAN CATAGA
276 VICTORIO, VENIR JR SAN JOSE
277 VILLARICO, KATHLEEN LANELLE DELOS SANTOS
278 VILLENA, LEVITA PARTO
279 VILLENA, MICHELLE PARTO
280 VIRAY, MENNIE RUTH AMORES
281 VISICO, MARILOU HAFALLA
282 VISUYAN, WILLY TANIONGON
283 WAGAYAN, VELON TUMAPANG
284 YDAYAN, ALICIA BAILOSES

Source: http://www.boardexamresultsph.com/librarian-november-2009

10 Gaffes by Doomed CEOs - Rick Newman (usnews.com)

2009-10-19T00:44:00.001-07:00

10 Gaffes by Doomed CEOs - Rick Newman (usnews.com)

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Lecture Forum on "IFLA-FAIFE Internet Manifesto"

2009-05-31T21:59:00.000-07:00

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)in cooperation with Philippine Librarians Association,Inc. -Zamboanga Peninsula Region Librarians Council will conduct a lecture-forum on IFLA-FAIFE Internet Manifesto as the second phase of the training on June 12, 2009 at the Araceli F. Caliolio, SCC Library, Southern City Colleges, Pilar Street, Zamboanga City.

This event objective is to raise awareness among librarians of the potentials and risks of the Internet. This is also to provide librarians with an understanding of the impact brought by the Internet to Librarians and an overview of the Internet Manifesto vis-a-vis the library policy on the use of Internet as a tool for Research. This is also to give opportunity to our colleagures to discuss and share their views on the impact brought by Internet.

A registration fee of Php.100.00 will collected to cover the certificate, lunches, snacks and other expenses that the Association's activity may undertake. (with PRC-CPE accreditation of 10 units)Please contact MR. BENHUR A. ASID with cell phone #09359578695 or Mrs. Josefina B. Malindog at cell phone #09263075810 or call tel. no. (062) 991-4494 and look for Mrs. Emilia R. Natividad, City Librarian for your confirmation.

Enhancing Library Collection and Professional Competencies as Information Specialists in an Electronic Age and PLAI-ZAMPEN General Assembly

2009-04-21T18:21:00.001-07:00

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. (PLAI) - Zamboanga Peninsula Region Librarians Council will conduct a two-day seminar-workshop on “Enhancing Library Collection and Professional Competencies as Information Specialists in an Electronic Age and PLAI-ZAMPEN General Assembly” on May 15-16, 2009 at the Audio-Visual Room, High School Department, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Tumaga, Zamboanga City.

This activity aims to retool librarians and information specialists of their roles in the library world today and understand the new paradigm of collection in the electronic age. This will also encourage our colleagues to collaborate with other information specialists to update by exchange of experiences and ideas to improve our library services to the community we serve.

A registration fee of Php. 700.00 for non PLAI members and 500.00 for PLAI members and LS students will be charged to cover the certificate, lunches, snacks and other expenses that the Association’s activity may undertake. (PRC-CPE accreditation unit on-process) This is also to inform all Licensed Librarians of PLAI- ZAMPEN to be a member or if you are already a member to renew your Annual Membership Fee of Three-Hundred Pesos (Php.300.00) during the registration of the said activity (remittance of membership fee to the PLAI National level will be on the 3rd week of May). Please contact the undersigned with cell phone #09277107337 or with Ms. Veronica Lepalam cell phone #09261415391 or call tel. no. (062) 991-4494 and look for Mrs. Emilia Natividad, City Librarian for your confirmation.

First Librarians Night

2008-12-02T02:52:00.000-08:00

The PLAI-ZamPen conducted a simple gathering of librarians on November 29, 2008. This was held at the Instructional Media Center of Universidad de Zamboanga (Main Campus). The said activity was attended by 18 librarians from the public, school, college and academic libraries in Zamboanga City. To include, following are the librarians who attended the said activity:

1. Florefe B. Apao -ZSCMST Library
2. Emilia R. Natividad -Zamboanga City Library
3. Mila M. Lacson -ADZU High School Library
4. Lynnie M. Calingacion -ADZU Main Library
5. Marcelina C. Asenna -ADZU Main Library
6. Hadja Amlah V. Junairi -WMSU Main Library
7. Pilar A. Basillo -WMSU Main Library
8. Roberta C. Tayo -WMSU-College of Education
9. Pacita T. Salarda -Brent Hospital & College, Inc.
10. Elisa L. Montecillo -MEIN College, Inc.
11. Carmelita T. Agustin -Zamboanga City Library
12. Geraldine C. Chavez -Zamboanga City High School Main
13. Girlie A. Manicap -Regional Trial Court Law Library
14. Virginia S. Ponollera -Zamboanga City High School Main
15. Veronica J. Lepalam -STI College Zamboanga
16. William D. Taala -Universidad de Zamboanga
17. Benhur A. Asid -Southern City Colleges
18. Filoteo B. Franco, Jr.-Universidad de Zamboanga

The program started at exactly 6:20PM. Matters such as the updates of activities, plans and programs for 2009, launching of PLAI-ZamPen Website, and the 2008 Christmas Party were also discussed which was headed by Mr. Benhur A. Asid, President, PLAI-ZamPen. The Program was formally closed at 8:00PM.

237 out of 1,003 passed the Librarian Licensure Examination

2008-11-18T00:40:00.000-08:00

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 237 out of the 1,003 examinees passed Librarian Licensure Examination given this November 2008.
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278 out of 868 passed the 2007 Librarian Licensure Examination

2008-10-23T05:01:00.000-07:00

Librarian Licensure Examination Result November 2007

Posted on December 1st, 2007 by lestat

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 278 out of 868 passed the Librarian Licensure Examination given by the Board for Librarians in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Legazpi this November 2007. Click to view full page

R.A. 9246-AN ACT MODERNIZING THE PRACTICE OF LIBRARIANSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6966, ENTITLED: "AN ACT REGULATING TH

2008-10-23T04:39:00.000-07:00

Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila

Twelfth Congress
Third Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-eight day of July, two thousand three.

Republic Act No. 9246 February 19, 2004

AN ACT MODERNIZING THE PRACTICE OF LIBRARIANSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6966, ENTITLED: "AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND PRESCRIBING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF LIBRARIANS," APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

ARTICLE I

TITLE, STATEMENT OF POLICY, DEFINITION OF TERMS, SCOPE OF THE PRACTICE

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as "The Philippine Librarianship Act of 2003."

SECTION 2. Statement of Policy. - The State recognizes the essential role of librarianship as a profession in developing the intellectual capacity of the citizenry thus making library service a regular component for national development. It shall, through honest, effective and credible licensure examination and regulatory measures, undertake programs and activities that would promote and nurture the professional growth and well-being of competent, virtuous, productive and well-rounded librarians whose standards of practice and service shall be characterized by excellence, quality, and geared towards world-class global competitiveness.

SECTION 3. Objectives. - This Act shall govern the following:

a) National examination for licensure, registration of librarians, issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card:

b) Supervision, control and regulation of practice of librarianship;

c) Integration of librarians under one national organizations;

d) Development of professional competence of librarians.

SECTION 4. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall be defined:

a) Librarian - refers to an individual who is a bona fide holder of a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card issued by the Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians and by the Professional Regulation Commission in accordance with this Act.

b) Commission - refers to the Professional Regulation Commission.

c) Board - refers to the Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians.

SECTION 5. Scope of the Practice of Librarianship. - Librarianship shall deal with the performance of the librarian's functions, which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1) Selection and acquisition of multi-media sources of information which would best respond to clientele's need for adequate, relevant and timely information;

2) Cataloguing and classification of knowledge or sources of information into relevant organized collections and creation of local databases for speedy access, retrieval or delivery of information;

3) Development of computer-assisted/computer-backed information systems which would permit online and network services;

4) Establishment of library system and procedures; dissemination of information; rendering of information, reference and research assistance; archiving; and education of users;

5) Teaching, lecturing and reviewing of library, archives and information science subjects, including subjects given in the licensure examination;

6) Rendering of services involving technical knowledge/expertise in abstracting, indexing, cataloguing and classifying' or the preparation of bibliographies, subject authority lists, thesauri and union catalogues/lists;

7) Preparation, evaluation or appraisal of plans, programs and/or projects for the establishment, organization, development and growth of libraries or information centers, and the determination of library requirements for space, buildings, structures or facilities;

8) Provision of professional and consultancy services or advice on any aspect of librarianship; and

9) Organization, conservation, preservation and restoration of historical and cultural documents and other intellectual properties.

ARTICLE II

CREATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS

SECTION 6. Creation and Composition of the Board. - There is hereby created a Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians, hereinafter called the Board, under the administrative supervision and control of the Professional Regulation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, to be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) members who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from among the list of three (3) recommendees for each position submitted by the Commission from among the list of five (5) nominees for each position submitted by the accredited integrated national professional organization of librarians from among the librarians of recognized standing who qualify under Section 7 of this Act. The new Board shall be constituted within three (3) months from the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 7. Qualification of Members of the Board. - The Chairperson and members of the Board, at the time of their appointment, shall posses the following qualifications:

a) A natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines;

b) A good reputation and moral character;

c) A librarian as defined in "Section 4(a)" of this Act;

d) Active in the practice of librarianship for at least ten (10) years, five (5) years of which is in a managerial position;

e) Must not be a member of the faculty of a university, college, school or institution conferring the academic degree on librarianship, or offering review classes for librarian licensure examination; nor a person who has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any such institution; and

f) Must not be an incumbent officer of the accredited, integrated national professional organization librarians.

SECTION 8. Powers, Functions and Duties of the Board. - The Board shall exercise executive/administrative, rule making and quasi-judicial powers in carrying out the provisions of this Act. It shall be vested with the following specific powers, functions, duties and responsiblities;

a) To promulgate and administer rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act;

b) To administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act;

c) To adopt an official seal of the Board;

d) To issue, suspend or revoke the Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card or grant or cancel a temporary/special permit;

e) To look into the conditions affecting the practice of librarianship, and when necessary, adopt such measures as may be deemed proper for the enhancement and maintenance of high ethical, moral and professional standards of librarianship;

f) To adopt policies and set the standards for all types of libraries, librarians and the practice of librarianship;

g) To ensure, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), that all institutions offering library, archives and information science education comply with prescribed standards for curriculum, faculty and facilities for course offerings of library science, or library and information science;

h) To adopt and prescribe a Code of Ethics and a Code of Technical Standards for Librarians;

i) To hear and decide administrative cases involving violations of this Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations or the Code of Ethics or the Code of Technical Standards for Librarians; and for this purpose, issue subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena dues ftecum to ensure the appearance of witnesses and the presentation of documents in connection therewith;

j) To prescribe guidelines in the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in coordination with the accredited and integrated association for professional librarians;

k) To prepare, adopt, issue or amend the syllabi or tems of specification of subjects for the librarian licensure examination consistent with the policies and standards set by the CHED; and

l) To discharge other powers and duties as the Board may deem necessary for the practice of librarianship and the continued growth and development of librarians, libraries and library education in the Philippines.

The policies, resolutions, rules and regulations issued or promulgated by the Board shall be subject to review and approval of the Commission. However, the Board's decision, resolution or order rendered in administrative case shall be subject to review only if on appeal.

SECTION 9. Term of Office. - The Chairperson and the members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years until their successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified: Provided, That members of the first Board to be appointed after the approval of this Act shall hold office for the following terms: the Chairperson for three (3) years, one member for two (2) years and the other member for one (1) year. Provided, further, That the Chairperson or any member may be reappointed for another term of three (3) years but in no case shall the whole term exceed six (6) years. Interim vacancies in the Board shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term only. Each member shall take the proper oath of office.

SECTION 10. Compensation of the Board. - The Chairperson and members of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to that being received by the Chairperson and members of existing regulatory boards under the Commission as provided for in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 11. Removal or Suspension Board Members. - The Chairperson or any member of the Board may be removed or suspended by the President of the Philippines on recommendation of the Commission if found guilty after a proper administrative investigation, based on the following grounds: neglect of duty, incompetence, unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct; any violation of this Act, or the Code of Ethics and the Code of Technical Standards for Librarians; or commission or toleration of irregularities in the examination such as manipulation, rigging of examination results, disclosure of secrets and information on examination questions prior to conduct of examination, tampering of grades or final judgment, or criminal offense involving moral turpitude.

SECTION 12. Executive Officer and the Secretary of the Board. - The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Executive Officer of the Board and shall conduct the licensure examination for librarians. The Commission shall designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide the Secretariat and other support services to implement the provisions of this Act.

All records of the Board including the examination papers, minutes of deliberations, and records of administrative proceedings and investigations shall be kept by the Commission under the direct custody of the Secretary.

SECTION 13. Annual Report. - The Board shall submit to the Commission after the close of each calendar year, its annual report of accomplishments which shall include a detailed account of the operation of the Board for the year and the appropriate recommendation on issues or problems affecting the profession.

ARTICLE III

LICENSURE EXAINATION AND REGISTRATION

SECTION 14. Examinations. - Applications for registration, except those specifically allowed under Section 19 of this Act, shall be required to undergo a written licensure examination to be given by the Board in such places and dates the Commission may designate subject to compliance with the requirements prescribed by the Commission.

SECTION 15. Qualifications of Applicants. - Applicants for licensure examination must meet the following qualifications at the time of filing of applications:

a) Citizen of the Philippines or a foreign citizen whose country has reciprocity with the Philippines as regards the practice of librarianship;

b) Good helath and good moral character, and

c) Graduate of Bachelor's degree in Library Science and Information Science: Provided, That a holder of a master's degree in Library and Information Science Shall be allowed to qualify for application to the licensure examinations: Provided, fruther, That within five (5) years from the effectivity of this Act, holders of the following degrees shall also be allowed to qualify for application to the licensure examination:

1) Bachelor of Science in Education or Elementary Education; or Bachelor of Arts with a major or specialization in Library Science;

2) Master of Arts in Library Science or Library and Information Science; or

3) Any masteral degree with concentration in Library Science.

SECTION 16. Scope of Examination. - The licensure examination for librarianship shall consist of the following subjects;

1) selection and acquisition of multi-media sources of information;

2) cataloguing and classification;

3) indexing and abstracting;

4) reference, bibliography and information services;

5) organization, management and development and manintenance of multi-media based library or information service, laws, trends and practices affecting the profession; and

6) information technology.

The Board is hereby authorized to modify or add to the subjects listed above as the needs and demands in the library profession may require.

SECTION 17. Rating in the Board Examination. - To be qualified as having passed the licensure examination, a candidate must obtain a weighted general average of seventy-five percent (75%), with no grade lower than fifty percent (50%) in any subject.

SECTION 18. Report of Results of Examination. - The Board shall report to the Commission the results of the examination and the ratings of the examinees within ten (10) days after the examination.

SECTION 19. Registration Without Examination. - Upon application and payment of the required fees, the Board shall issue a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card to an applicant who, on the date of effectrivity of Republic Act No. 6966, is:

a) a practicing librarian who has completed at least a bachelor's degree, and a librarian or supervising librarian eligible;

b) a practicing librarian who completed at least a bachelor's degree, eighteen (18) units in Library Science, five (5) years experience in librarianship, and a first grade eligible or its equivalent;

c) a practicing obirarian who has completed a masteral degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science, and a first grade eligible or its equivalent; or

d) a practicing librarian who has completed at least a bachelor's degree, eighteen (18) unit in Library Science, and seven (7) years expreience in librarianship.

Those who quality under this Section shall be given three (3) years within which to apply for registration upon the effectivity o this Act.

SECTION 20. Issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card. - The Commission, on recommendation of the Board, shall issue a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card to each person who passed the licensure examination for librarians and to those who are registered without examination under this Act and shall enter name of the registered professional in the Roster of Philippine Librarians.

The Certificate of Registration shall bear the signature of the Chairperson of the Commission and the Chairperson and members of the Board, stamped with official seals of the Board and Commission indicating that the person named therein is entitled to the practice of the profession with all the privileges appurtenant thereto. The said certificate of registration shall remain in full force and effect until suspended or revoked in accordance with this Act.

A professional identification card bearing the name and signature of the registrant, registration number, date of issuance, expiry date, duly signed by the Chairperson of the Commission, shall likewise be issued to every registrant who has paid the prescribed fee.

SECTION 21. Oath of Profession. - All successful examinees qualified for registration and all qualified applicants for registration without examination shall be required to take an aoth of profession before any Commission Officer, or member of the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths, prior to entering into practice of librarianship in the Philippines.

SECTION 22. Refusal to Issue Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card. - The Board shall not register any successful examinee nor any applicant for registration without examination if he/she has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offexnse involving moral turpitude or has been found guilty of immoral and ishonorable conduct after investigation of the Board, or has been declared to be of unsound mind. The reason for the refusal shall be set forth in writing.

SECTION 23. Revocation and Suspension of Certifcate of Registration and Professional Identification Card or Cancellation of Temporary/Special Permit. - The Board has the power, after due notice and hearing, to revoke or suspend the Certificate of Registration or cancel a temporary or special permit of any librarian on any ground stated under Section 22 of this Act, or for any of the following: unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; practice of librarianship; fraud; deceit or falsification in obtaining a certificate of registration, professional identification card, or temporary/special permit; abetment of illegal practice by allowing illegal use of his/her certificate of registration, or professional identification card, or temporary/special permit; practice of profession during the period of suspension; or any violation of this Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the Code of Ethics or the Code of Technical Standards for Librarians, or Board policies. The respondent may appeal the Board's decision, order/resolution to the Commission within fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof,

SECTION 24. Reissuance of Revoked Certificate of Registration and Replacement of Lost Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card. - The Board after two (2) years from the date of revocation of the Ceritificate of Registration may reissue a certificate upon proper application.

A new Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card or temporary/special permit, which has been lost, destroyed or mutilated, may be reissued after payment of the required fee prescribed by the Commission.

SECTION 25. Roster of Librarians. - The Board, in coordination with the accredited and integrated national organization of librarians, shall maintain an up-to-date, complete and properly organized Roster, which shall include those who had been issued Certificates of Registration under Republic Act No. 6966 and those who shall qualify under this Act, to contain the following data;

a) alphabetical list by surname of librarians with their addresses and license numbers;

b) the list of licensees, numerically arranged by license numbers; and

c) such other lists which the Board may deem necessary.

Copies of the Roster, which shall be provided to the National Library, the Civil Service Commission, and the accredited national organization of librarians, shall be kept as permanent record.

ARTICLE IV

PRACTICE OF LIBRARIANSHIP

SECTION 26. Illegal Practice of Librarianship. - A person who does not have a valid Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card or a temporary/special permit from the Commission shall not practice or offer tp practice librarianship in the Philippines or assume any position, which involve performing the function of a librarian as provided under Section 5 of this Act.

SECTION 27. Certificate of Registration/Professional Identification Card and Professional Tax Receipt. - The Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card and Professional Tax Receipt number of the librarian shall be reflected in any document issued/signed in connection with the practice of the profession.

SECTION 28. Foreign Reciprocity. - Alibrarian from another country shall be admitted for licensure examination, be issued a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card and be entitle to the rights and privileges appurtenant to this Act, if the country or state he/she is a citizen of or subject, permits Filipino librarians of said country or state: Provided, That the requirements for Certificate of Registration in said country or state are substantially the same as the requirements under this Act: Provided, further, That the law of such country or state grants Filipino librarians the same privileges as the citizens/subjects of that country/state.

SECTION 29. Vested Reights: Automatic Registration of Practicing Librarians. - All practicing librarians who are registered at the time this Act takes effect shall automatically be registered.

SECTION 30. Integrated and Accredited National Organization of Librarians. - All registered librarians shall be integrated under a single organization recognized and accredited by the Board and approved by the Commission.

A librarian duly registered and licensed by the Board and the Commission shall automatically become a member of the integrated and accredited professional organization and shall receive the benefits and privileges appurtenant thereto upon payment of the required fees and dues. Membership in the integrated and accredited professional organization shall not be a bar to membership in any other association of librarians.

SECTION 31. Employment of Librarians. - Only qualified and licensed librarians shall be employed as librarians in all government libraries. Local government units shall be given a period of three (3) years from the approval of this Act to comply with this provision.

ARTICLE V

PENAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 32. Penal Provisions. - Any person who practices or offers to practice any function of a librarian as provided for under Section 5 of this Act who is not registered and has not been issued by the Commission a Certicate of Registration and Professional Identification Card, or a temporary license/permit or who violates any of the provisions of this Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, shall, upon conviction , be penalized by a fine of not less that Thirty thousand pesos (P100,000.00), or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than three (3) years at the discretion of the court.

SECTION 33. Funding Provision. - The Chairperson of the Professional Regulation Commission shall immediately include in the Commission's program the implementation this Act, the funding which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 34. Transitory Provision. - The present Board shall continue to function in the interim until such time as the new Board shall have been constituted pursuant to this Act.

SECTION 35. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, shall promulgate, adopt and issue rules and regulations, and the Code of Ethics and the Code of Technical Standards for Librarians which shall take effect fifteen (15) days following publication in the official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.

SECTION 36. Separability Clause. - If any clause, provision, paragraph or part hereof shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall affect, invalidate or impair any other part hereof, but such judgement shall be merely confined to the clause, provision, paragraph or part directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment has been rendered.

SECTION 37. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 6966 is hereby repealed and all other laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, ordinances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly,

SECTION 38. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

FRANKLIN DRILON
President of the Senate

JOSE DE VENECIA JR.
Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which is a consolidation of House Bill No.5351 and Senate Bill No. 2579 was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on December 2, 2003 and December 16, 2003, respectively.

OSCAR G. YABES
Secretary of Senate

ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary General
House of Represenatives

Approved: February 19, 2004

GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines

R.A. 6966-AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND PRESCRIBING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF LIBRARIANS

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Librarianship Act."

SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - (a) Librarian - A librarian is a bona fide holder of a certificate of registration issued by the Board for Librarians in accordance with this Act.

(b) Scope of the practice of librarianship - The practice of librarianship shall constitute in holding out oneself as skilled in the knowledge, art and science of the organization, dissemination, preservation and conservation of recorded information; the rendering, furnishing and contracting of professional services such as consultations and advice on the organization and management of libraries, data banks, research and information centers to clients on a fee basis or otherwise; the teaching of subjects in the library and information sciences; and the signing or authenticating for clients of documents or reports when called for.

(c) Board -- It shall refer to the Board for Librarians.

ARTICLE II
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS

SEC. 3. Creation and Composition of the Board. -Within sixty (60) days after this Act takes effect, there shall be created a Board for Librarians to be composed of a Chairman and two (2) members who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Professional Regulation Commission from among certified librarians of recognized standing in the Philippines representing the academic, public and special libraries as may be certified by the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. and possessing the qualifications prescribed under Section 4 of this Act: Provided, That the members of the first Board for Librarians appointed under this Act shall each be considered certified for the purpose thereof, and shall, upon payment of fees prescribed under the revised rates of the examination, registration and other fees, be issued a certificate of registration in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Qualifications of Board Members. - Each member of the Board must, at the time of his appointment, possess the following qualifications:

A citizen and resident of the Philippines;
Of good reputation and moral character;
A holder of baccalaureate degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation;
At least forty (40) years of age;
A registered professional under the Board for Librarians; and
Had been in active practice for at least ten (10) years, five (5) years of which is in a managerial position, and none of the following disqualifications:

A member of the faculty of any university, college, school or any institution conferring the academic degree or certificate for the practice of librarianship, or offering review classes for librarianship licensure examination, or one who has pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any such institution; and
An incumbent officer of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.

SEC. 5. Functions and Duties of the Board. -- The Board shall have the following functions and duties:

To administer and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act in accordance with the charter of the Professional Regulation Commission;
To administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act;
To adopt an official seal of the Board;
To issue, suspend or revoke the certificate of registration for the practice of librarianship;
To look into the conditions affecting the practice of librarianship in the Philippines and, whenever necessary, adopt such measures as may be deemed proper for the maintenance of the good standard and ethics of the profession of librarianship;
To establish policies and standards for all types of libraries and the education and practice of librarianship in the Philippines;
To ensure that all educational institutions offering library science degree comply with the essential requirements for curriculum, faculty, and facilities for the library science degree;
To investigate such violations of this Act or of the rules and regulations issued thereunder as it may come to the knowledge of the Board and, for this purpose, to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to secure the appearance of witnesses and the production of documents in connection therewith;
The Board shall set ethical and professional standards for the practice of librarianship in the Philippines. Such ethical standards, rules and regulations shall take effect three (3) months after publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation; and
To discharge such other powers and duties as the Board may deem necessary for the practice of librarianship and the continued growth and development of libraries and library education in the Philippines.

SEC. 6. Term of Office. - The Chairman and the members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years from the date they assume office, regardless of the nature of their appointment: Provided, That the first appointees to the Board under this Act shall hold office on the following terms: one (1) member shall serve for one (1) year; one (1) member for two (2) years; and one (1) member for three (3) years.Â Vacancies shall be served for the unexpired term only.Â No person who has served for two (2) successive terms shall be eligible for reappointment until after the lapse of one (1) year.Â Appointment to fill an unexpired term is not to be considered as a complete term.Â They shall take oath before assuming office.

SEC. 7. Executive Officer and Secretary of the Board. – The Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission shall be the Executive Officer of the Board and shall Conduct the examinations given by it.Â The Secretary of the Professional Regulation Commission shall act as Secretary of the Board. All the records of the Board, including examination papers, minutes of deliberations, and records of administrative proceedings and investigations shall be kept by the Professional Regulation Commission Linder the direct custody of the Secretary.

SEC. 8. Compensation of the Board. - The Chairman and the members of the Board shall each receive as compensation per diems as determined by the Professional Regulation Commission for every Board meeting, the sum of Twenty pesos (P20.00) for each applicant examined, and the sum of Ten pesos (P10.00) for every applicant granted a certificate of registration as librarian without examination.Â Any librarian in the service of the Republic of the Philippines appointed as member of the Board shall also receive compensation herein provided.

SEC. 9. Removal of a Board Member. - Any member of the Board may be removed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Professional Regulation Commission for neglect of duty, incompetence, unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct for commission or toleration of irregularities in the examination, after having been given the opportunity to defend himself in a proper administrative investigation.

SEC. 10. Annual Report. - The Board, through the Professional Regulation Commission, shall submit at the end of each fiscal year an annual accomplishment report to the President of the Philippines and to Congress, including therein a detailed account of the proceedings of the Board during the year and embodying such recommendations as the Board may desire to take.

ARTICLE III
EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION

SEC. 11. Inhibition Against the Practice of Librarianship. - Unless exempt from registration, no person shall practice or offer to practice librarianship in the Philippines or be appointed as a librarian to any position calling for a librarian and documentalist or information specialist working in a library, without having previously obtained a certificate of registration from the Board.

SEC. 12. Examination Required. - Except as otherwise specifically allowed under the provisions of this Act, all applicants for certification as librarians shall be required to undergo a written examination which shall be given annually in such places and dates as the Board may determine.

SEC. 13. Qualifications of Applicants. - In order to be admitted to the examination for librarians, an applicant must, at the time of filing of application therefor, meet the following qualifications:

A citizen of the Philippines;
At least twenty (20) years of age;
In good health and of good moral character; and
A graduate of a school, college or university recognized by the Government, with any of the following degrees:

Bachelor of Library Science or Information Science;
Bachelor of Science in Library Science or Information Science;
Bachelor of Science in Education major/specialization in Library Science, or Bachelor of Arts major in Library Science;
Master of Library Science or Information Science; and
Master of Arts in Library Science.

SEC. 14. Scope of Examination. - The examination for librarianship shall consist of Category A, General Information Test and Category B, Professional Test consisting of: (1) selection and acquisition of library materials; (2) cataloguing and classification; (3) indexing and abstracting; (4) reference, bibliography and information services; (5) organization and management of libraries and information centers; (6) information technology; and (7) such other subjects which the Board may deem necessary.

SEC. 15. Report of the Results of Examination. -The Board shall, within ninety (90) days after the examination, report the ratings obtained by each candidate to the Professional Regulation Commission for approval and/or appropriate action.

SEC. 16. Repeaters. - A candidate who fails in three (3) successive Board examinations shall be disqualified from taking the fourth examination unless he submits evidence to the Board that he has taken a refresher course from a duly accredited school or its equivalent as determined by the Board.

SEC. 17. Rules and Regulations. - The Board shall adopt rules and regulations governing the examination and standards to be attained in them with the approval of the Professional Regulation Commission.

SEC. 18. Registration and Exception. - Upon application and payment of the required fees, certificates of registration as librarian shall be issued without the necessity of licensure examination to qualified applicants who, on the date of the approval of this Act, are:

Librarian and supervising librarian eligibles and are holders of a bachelor's degree;
First grade eligibles, or their equivalent, and are holders of a bachelor's degree with at least eighteen (18) units in Library Science and at least five (5) years of experience in librarianship; and
First grade eligibles, or their equivalent, and are holders of a Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science. Provided, That they shall be given three (3) years from the organization of the Board for Librarians within which to register and be included in the roster of professionals.

SEC. 19. Issuance of Certification. - Certificates of registration as librarian shall be issued to all applicants who passed the examination upon payment of the required fees.Â Every certificate of registration shall show the full name of the registrant and serial number, and shall bear the signatures of the members of the Board for Librarians and the Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission, and duly authenticated with the official seal of the Board.

The issuance of certificate of registration by the Board shall be evidence that the person named therein is entitled to practice librarianship in the Philippines with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto.

SEC. 20. Fees for Examination and Registration. -Applicants for examination for librarians shall pay an examination fee of Two hundred pesos (P200.00).Â Successful applicants shall pay a registration fee of One hundred fifty pesos (P150.00).Â All such fees shall be paid to the disbursing officer of the Professional Regulation Commission, and such officer shall pay from the receipts thereof all the authorized expenses of the Board, including the compensation of its Chairman and members.

SEC. 21. Revocation and Suspension of Certificates. -The Board shall have the power after due notice and hearing to revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of a librarian for any of the following causes: conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, malpractice, incompetence, or serious ignorance or negligence in the practice of librarianship; or for any fraud, deceit or falsification in obtaining a certificate of registration.

SEC. 22. Reissuance of Revoked and Replacement of Lost Certificate. - The Board may issue for reasons of equity and justice, upon proper application and submission of an affidavit of loss, another copy of the certificate of registration upon payment of the fee prescribed by the Professional Regulation Commission.

A new certificate of registration to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules of the Board upon payment of Fifty pesos (P50.00).

SEC. 23. Certificate of Reciprocity. - No foreign librarian shall be admitted to the examination, or be given a certificate of registration, or be entitled to any of the rights and privileges under this Act unless the country or state of which he is a subject or citizen permits Filipino librarians to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of said country or state: Provided, That the requirements for certification of librarians in said foreign state or country are substantially the same as those required and contemplated under this Act: Provided, further, That the laws of such state or country grant the same privilege to Filipino librarians on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of such foreign state or country.

SEC. 24. Roster of Librarians. - A roster of librarians containing the names and addresses of certified librarians, dates of registration or issuance of certificates, and other data which in the opinion of the Board may appear pertinent.Â Copies of the roster shall also be provided the National Library, the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. and the Civil Service Commission.

ARTICLE IV
PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF
LIBRARIANSHIP

SEC. 25. Penal Provisions. - The following shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Five hundred pesos (P500.00) nor more than Two thousand pesos (P2,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than two (2) years, or both at the discretion of the court:

Any person who practices librarianship in the Philippines without being certified in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
Any person who represents or attempts to use as his own the certificate of registration of another;
Any person who gives any false or fraudulent evidence of any kind to the Board or any member thereof in obtaining a certificate of registration as librarian;
Any person who impersonates any registrant of the like or different name;
Any person who uses a revoked or suspended certificate of registration;
Any person who, in connection with his name, otherwise assumes, uses, or advertises any title or description tending to convey or conveys the impression that he is a librarian without holding a valid certificate; and
Any person who violates any provision of this Act.

SEC. 26. Appropriations. - The savings from any item of appropriations of the Professional Regulation of the Professional Regulation Commission shall be utilized for the initial implementation of this Act.Â Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 27. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Act or the application of such section or provision to any person or circumstance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, no other section or provision of this Act shall be affected thereby.

SEC. 28. Repealing Clause. - All laws and parts of laws which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 29. Transitory Provision. - All incumbent librarians in both the public and private sector not otherwise certified as librarians by virtue of this Act shall be given six (6) years temporary certificates from the time the Board for Librarians is organized within which to qualify as required by this Act and be included in the roster of professionals.

SEC. 30. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,

(Sgd.) JOVITO R. SALONGA	(Sgd.) RAMON V. MITRA
President of the Senate	Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which is a consolidation of House Bill No. 23958 and Senate Bill No. 251 was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on Julie 4, 1990 and June 6, 1990, respectively.

(Sgd.) EDWIN P. ACOBA	(Sgd.) QUIRINO D. ABAD SANTOS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate	Secretary of the House of Representatives

Approved: September 19, 1990

(Sgd.) CORAZON C. AQUINO
President of the Philippines

PLAI-ZamPen Founding Officers

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JOSEFINA B. MALINDOG
President

EVELYN R. BAGONA
Vice President

WILLIAM D. TAALA
Secretary

CARMELITA T. AGUSTIN
Treasurer

BENHUR A. ASID
Auditor

ILLUMIDA Y. YAP
Trustee

EMILIA R. NATIVIDAD
House of Delegates

PLAI-ZamPen 2008 Officers

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BENHUR A. ASID
President

WILLIAM D. TAALA
Vice President

VERONICA LEPALAM
Secretary

LYNNIE CALINGACION
Treasurer

FILOTEO FRANCO, JR.
Auditor

EMILIA R. NATIVIDAD
House of Delegates

ILLUMINADA Y. YAP
Trustee

JOSEFINA B. MALINDOG
Chairman Emeritus