Book Nook Romblon State University

29/11/2025

29/11/2025

November 25, 2025

𝐋𝐑𝐂 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!

The 𝐑𝐒𝐔 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐋𝐑𝐂) is pleased to announce the new collection of resources, generously provided by the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐍𝐁𝐃𝐁) through its 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 initiative.

These materials are now formally cataloged and available to all patrons.

Subject Classification: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

29/11/2025

20/11/2025

November 21, 2025

​We extend our deepest appreciation to the NBDB (National Book Development Board) Book Nook Project for their invaluable contribution to the BN Romblon State University Site.

The recently delivered Book Booster Package is a significant addition to the BN Site and RSU Learning Resource Center, consisting of 165 items, including a diverse array of books and stimulating board and card games. This initiative truly supports our mission to provide quality resources and promote intellectual engagement within our community.

Maraming salamat po! 🇵🇭

19/11/2025

November 18, 2025

𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

We are profoundly grateful for the life-changing collaboration that made our latest community outreach a reality! The 𝗥𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, together with the 𝐑𝐒𝐔 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 and 𝐑𝐒𝐔 𝐋𝐑𝐂-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬, rolled out 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗚 to support our least Indigenous families and PWDs in Sitio Aguada, Brgy. Talisay, Calatrava, Romblon.

The heart of our literacy project, 𝐅𝐔𝐍-𝐏𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍, project led by our very own 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐲-𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢, 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐄, beats with the support of the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐍𝐁𝐃𝐁)'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭!

📚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬—𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. The 𝐍𝐁𝐃𝐁'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 is dedicated to ensuring that quality, Filipino-published books are accessible even in the country's most remote areas. Through their mission of fostering a nationwide reading culture, we were able to:

• Establish a 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 (𝐅𝐔𝐍-𝐀𝐊𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐍): Creating a permanent, comfortable space where local children can discover stories that reflect their own culture, language, and identity.

• 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: The children were captivated by an engaging storytelling session led by the Head of the University Library, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐅. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐚𝐲, and expertly facilitated by librarians 𝐌𝐬. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬. 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐳.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐆 is about holistic support—from literacy to livelihood. We thank the NBDB for their commitment to bringing the light of learning and Filipino stories to our community in Romblon!

06/11/2025

The last stop for NBDB's Book Nook site inspection and monitoring in Northern Luzon brought us to the Book Nook Masinloc, Zambales in Collat Integrated School. 📌 📚
There, we were warmly welcomed by Book Nook Masinloc's Area Coordinator Aileen Amorante. Then, we presented the NBDB's programs and services, including the Book Nook Project. It was also a productive meeting with Collat Integrated School's faculty members, including Assistant Principal Kristine Caasi and Junior High School Custodian Milo Mamaril.
Following the fruitful conversation on the state of readership in Masinloc, the team interacted with the Junior High School students of Collat Integrated School and conducted a survey.
On behalf of the entire NBDB family, we would like to extend our gratitude for their continued commitment and support to the Book Nook Project! 🩵

29/10/2025

Part ✌of our Day 4 Book Nook site visit led us to the Book Nook Kita-Kita in Kita-Kita High School, San Jose, Nueva Ecija!
We met with Book Nook Kita-Kita Custodian Jayzel Macadangdang and discussed the daily operations of the site, as well as how NBDB can further support the Book Nook site. Afterwards, we had a reorientation of the Book Nook Project and presented the agency's various programs which they can avail of.
Of course, our visit wouldn't be complete without meeting the students of Kita-Kita High School! The team conducted a survey to find out their reading habits.
Overall, it was another productive day of staying true to our goal: Aklat Para Sa Lahat!

29/10/2025

Day 4 going strong! 💪
We visited not 1, but 2 Book Nook sites last Thursday, October 23!
First on our list was The Book Nook Alcala located in Alcala Central School, Alcala, Pangasinan. The team first had a courtesy call with the following officials: Dr. Maybelene Bautista - Division Education Supervisor, Learning Resources Management Section, Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera - Public Schools District Supervisor, and Dr.
Emory Manzano - School Principal.
Following the courtesy call, we then facilitated surveys for Book Nook Alcala Personnel and conducted the site inspection. Then, we met with Dr. Vivian Luz Pagatpatan, CESO VI from the DepEd Schools Division Office II Pangasinan. This was followed by a visit to the Alcala Municipal Hall where we were able to meet and converse with Alcala Municipal Mayor Atty. Manuel Collado, Alcala Municipal Vice Mayor Jojo Callejo, and Alcala Local Youth Development Officer Enrico Theodore Ramos.
Great things are happening here at the Book Nook Alcala! 🤝📖

28/10/2025

But wait, there's more!
During our Book Nook site visit in Northern Luzon, we stopped by the Book Nook SDO Quirino Library Hub in Gundaway, Cabarroguis, Quirino.
While we were there, the Book Nook SDO Quirino Library Hub prepared a short but meaningful program — including an open mic storytelling session! Our visit began with the Book Nook program overview by Quirino's Learning Resource Management Section, Mr. Felimendo M. Felipe, who is also the site's Area Coordinator.
Afterwards, we were treated with a storytelling session from award-winning guest storytellers Sunshine Bidhong and Rafael Gutierez. Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Madelyn Macalling also shared a message of support. Then, Mr. Ronald T. Bergado, Project Development Officer, introduced NBDB's Lionell Tobes who is also the liaison between NBDB and Book Nook SDO Quirino Library Hub.
The program ended with another book reading session from award-winning storyteller Teacher Jennifer Acosta. Overall, it was a productive visit that further strengthened our collaboration with the Book Nook SDO Quirino Library Hub!

28/10/2025

The first stop for the second day of NBDB's Book Nook site monitoring and inspection was at the Book Nook Cabarroguis, Quirino found in Dingasan Integrated School.
The NBDB team met with the site's custodians Mary Jane Fernandez and Nemfa Tumacder and presented the various programs of the NBDB in the presence of the school's faculty.
The team was also able to conduct surveys among grades 5 and 6 students who are frequent users of the Book Nook.
The site's custodians reaffirmed their continued support for their Book Nook and relayed its positive impact towards their students. 📚