PLAI - Philippine Librarians Association Inc.

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

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📌 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 College of Engineering Library Learning Commons, 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.

13/02/2026

🇰🇷✈️ PLAI Goes to Busan, South Korea!

The journey continues. The learning expands. The vision goes global.

This September 2026, the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) brings librarians and information professionals to Busan, South Korea for an inspiring Library Benchmarking Experience!

From modern, technology-driven libraries to innovative public spaces that redefine community engagement, Busan offers a powerful model of how libraries can evolve in the digital age while preserving culture and access.

✨ What to expect:
📌 Exposure to advanced library systems and smart technologies
📌 Best practices in digital services and user engagement
📌 Insights on sustainable and future-ready library spaces
📌 International networking and professional collaboration

This is more than a tour — it is a commitment to growth, excellence, and global competitiveness for Filipino librarians.

Let us learn beyond borders.
Let us benchmark with purpose.
Let us lead with vision.

📍 Busan, South Korea
🗓 September 2026
📚 Library Benchmarking Program

Together, we grow. Together, we lead.

31/01/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈 𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐓 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

From discussions to direction—Day 2 strengthened alignment, sharpened priorities, and reinforced our shared commitment to moving forward together.

30/01/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈 𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐓 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The first day of the PLAI NBOT 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 set a strong foundation for the year ahead, with meaningful discussions, collaboration, and shared insights driving momentum toward our goals.

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.

24/01/2026

#𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑰𝒏𝒄. (𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑰) Community extends its warmest congratulations to the newly elected 𝑵𝑪𝑪𝑨–𝑵𝑪𝑳𝑰𝑺 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖. We celebrate your leadership, commitment, and continued service in advancing library and information services in the Philippines.

𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒
Head: Dr. Benhur A. Asid
Vice Head: Dr. Jonavie S. Quiambao
Secretary: Dr. Blesila P. Velasco
Assistant Secretary: Dr. Jolo Van Clyde Abatayo

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒
NCR:
• Ms. Lilia Echiverri
• Ms. Elvira Lapuz

Luzon:
• Dr. Betsie M. Dela Cruz
• Dr. Ligaya N. Caranay

Visayas:
• Dr. Maxi Doreen M. Cabaron
• Ms. Andreli D. Pardales

Mindanao:
• Dr. Winda B. Cejas
• Mr. Al-Naizar K. Andao

Ex-Officio
• Mr. Edgardo Quiros

May your term be marked by inspiring leadership, collaborative partnerships, and impactful programs that strengthen cultural development, knowledge access, and professional excellence across the country.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes for a successful and meaningful term!

— PLAI Community ❤️💛

15/01/2026

The officials of —Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano and Assistant Director Edgardo B. Quiros—warmly welcomed today, 15 January 2025, a courtesy visit from Ms. Maria Pretty Lay Abdala, President of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., together with Mr. Kevin Conrad Tansiongco, Executive Vice President, and Ms. Venus B. Oruga, Vice President for Luzon.

The visit highlighted the strong partnership between the two institutions and reaffirmed their commitment to continued and future collaboration.

07/01/2026