PLAI-Negros Island Region Librarians Council

24/02/2026

📢 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 & 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄

We warmly invite all librarians to update and settle your 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘂𝗲𝘀.

📌 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐅𝐄𝐄: 𝐏𝐇𝐏 𝟓𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎 (One-Time Payment)

📌 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐔𝐄𝐒: 𝐏𝐇𝐏 𝟑𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎

To ensure proper recording and coordination, kindly follow the payment instructions below:

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐘?
Please coordinate directly with your respective 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔.

Each region has designated officers and authorized accounts to receive payments.

After payment, kindly send your proof of transaction to your Regional Council Treasurer for validation and recording.

📌 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬:
✅ Active status in PLAI
✅ Eligibility for CPD programs and national activities
✅ Access to official certifications and endorsements
✅ Participation in committees and national initiatives

Let us continue strengthening our professional community.

✨ 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏.

18/02/2026

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

This Love Month, the 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑰𝒏𝒄. (𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑰) successfully conducted its 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 at UP CoEngLib, attended by 36 valued partners and stakeholders.

The meeting proceeded smoothly and generated overwhelmingly positive feedback. We are pleased to share that the discussions marked a significant step toward a more structured, strategic direction for our partnerships, fully aligned with PLAI’s institutional goals and long-term vision.

Our partners expressed strong support, with encouraging pledges and commitments to collaborate with PLAI in the coming years. The enthusiasm and shared commitment to strengthening the profession were truly inspiring.

As an immediate next step, we will begin working closely with our partners on their proposed areas of support, particularly in advancing the improvement and modernization of the PLAI National Office.

This milestone reflects our collective movement toward sustainable, strategic, and impactful partnerships.

𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘.

31/01/2026

30/01/2026

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈 𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐓 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) National Board of Trustees (NBOT) 1st Quarter Meeting officially commenced today at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM). The said meeting will run through February 1, 2026

This meeting underscores PLAI’s continued commitment to professional excellence, institutional development, and responsive leadership in the Philippine library and information sector.

16/01/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈–𝐍𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐂 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Excited for the activities this 2026? 𝚂𝚘 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚎!

New term. Clear direction. Strong collaboration.

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. – Negros Island Region Librarians Council (PLAI–NIRLC) convened its 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨’ 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 to confirm officers and committee assignments and to craft and adopt the Council’s annual work plan, calendar, and key performance indicators for the 2026 term.

Here’s to a year of purposeful leadership and impactful programs for our members and communities.

Stay tuned—exciting programs and activities are coming your way this 2026!

03/01/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚 𝐕. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚!🎂🥳
ᴘʀᴇꜱɪᴅᴇɴᴛ, ᴘʟᴀɪ
ᴠɪᴄᴇ-ᴘʀᴇꜱɪᴅᴇɴᴛ, ᴘʟᴀɪ-ɴɪʀʟᴄ

Today, we celebrate not only an outstanding leader in librarianship but a remarkable person whose kindness, wisdom, and genuine care have touched many lives. To us, you are more than a mentor and colleague—you are a source of inspiration, encouragement, and warmth.

May this special day remind you of how deeply appreciated and loved you are by your family, friends, and the entire library community. Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more years of purpose and joy. 💖

With love and gratitude,

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜–𝗡𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗖 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆

31/12/2025

🎆 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞! 🎆

As we welcome 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈-𝐍𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐂 sends warm smiles and best wishes to our fellow librarians, partners, and friends.

Let’s make 2026 a year full of learning, teamwork, and good library vibes 📚💙

30/12/2025

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

The 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑰-𝑵𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒔 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍, together with the 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑰-𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍 and the 𝑵𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒔 𝑶𝒄𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, reached out to children and families of 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧, 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐋𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 through a community outreach and psychosocial support activity for those affected by Typhoon Tino on December 29—bringing hope, healing, and solidarity beyond the walls of libraries.

02/12/2025

📚𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌟🥳

We joyfully celebrate the election of three outstanding Negros Island Region (NIR) librarians to the PLAI National Board of Trustees for 2026–2027! Their leadership, dedication, and passion for librarianship shine brightly as they take on significant national roles.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!!

𝘿𝙧. 𝙀𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙑. 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙖
Ex-Officio, PLAI National Board
John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation–Bacolod

𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙪𝙫𝙮 𝙈. 𝙏𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚
President, PLAI–NIR
CHMSU – Fortune Town Campus

𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗜. 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗹, 𝗥𝗟, 𝗠𝗟𝗜𝗦
Public Relations Officer
City College of Bayawan

Their election is a testament to the strength, unity, and excellence of NIR librarians, who continue to raise the bar in professional service and advocacy. As they step into these important responsibilities, we stand with them in full support and pride.

Congratulations to all! Your NIR family celebrates this remarkable achievement with you. 🌟🙌