PASLI - Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc.

10/08/2025

🇵🇭 From Bayan to Bookshelf 📚

Join PASLI at the Manila International Book Fair for Nurturing Filipiniana in the School Library!

Let’s grow collections that honor our rich oral traditions, celebrate diverse Filipino childhoods, and bring stories to life.

Resource Speaker: Zarah Gagatiga Licensed School Librarian, Author, PBBY Board Member Representing the Sector of Librarians

📅 Sept 10, 2025 | 8 AM–12 NN
📍 SMX, Meeting Room 9
🔹 1.75 CPD Points
📗Seminar fee: Php 1,200 inclusive of snacks and a copy of Filipino Folktales for Children: Stories of Wisdom & Wonder (Gagatiga & Albano, Tuttle Publishing 2025)

Register now! Slots are limited!

🔗 https://forms.gle/oAYHorEGHCTWVcZw9

07/08/2025

Mga Ka-PASLI,

Mayroon tayong seminar sa Setyembre at may CPD points ito na credited. Abangan ang mga detalye sa darating na Lingo, Agosto 10, 2025!

04/08/2025

Mga Ka-PASLI,

Good news! CPD Provider na ang PASLI! May pinaghahandaan kaming seminar inclusive of CPD points. Abangan ang announcement at mga detalye!

15/07/2025

Today is National Children’s Book Day! Read to a child! Read Filipino books for children!

12/07/2025

The PASLI Board of Officers held their annual strategic planning at the newly opened showroom, café, and meeting space of Lampara Books/Precious Pages. It was a productive and inspiring day for the officers.

Many thanks to Mr. Segundo Matias, Ferdie Sevilla, and the Lampara staff for graciously taking the time to present new book titles and give insightful book talks as we explored the space. We look forward to more wonderful reading experiences and activities with your team!

06/07/2025

July 15 is National Children's Book Day! Are your libraries ready to fill the air with imagination?

02/07/2025

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01/06/2025

Important Notice

Please be informed that the Facebook account of Ms. Ma Alma N. Singian has been hacked. Kindly do not entertain any requests for money transfers via her GCash, especially those related to membership renewal.

Thank you for your understanding and vigilancce.

31/05/2025

Ms. Marivic Deal Cruz, PASLI Ex-Officio, and Ms. Ching Basagre, PASLI Adviser, proudly joined the Severino Reyes Medal 2025 Awards Ceremony on May 21, 2025 as part of the esteemed selection panel. Their participation highlights the vital role librarians play in championing quality children’s literature—ensuring that every story chosen sparks imagination, reflects truth, and nurtures young Filipino readers.

Dr. Dolly Carungui of the National Library of the Philippines is the chair of this year's selection committee consisting of the following librarians:

Dr. Elisa Garcia, President of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. and the Chief Librarian of John B. Lacson College Foundation. Dr. Garcia cannot join us today she is in Bacolod City. She is represented by Ms. Venus Boyer-Oruga, President of PLAI-NCR.

Mr. Kevin Conrad Tansiongco, the current Vice President of PLAI Luzon. He is also a librarian and LIS faculty at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Cagayan State University.

Ms. Maria Victoria dela Cruz is the Ex Officio of the Philippine Association of School Librarians Inc. She is a librarian at the Ateneo de Manila Grade School.

Ms. Charito Basagre is the Adviser of the Philippine Association of School Librarians Inc. and a librarian at La Salle Green Hills.

Ms. Lucila Raquino is the President of the Association of Libraries in the Public Sector and a librarian at the Quezon City Public Library.

Ms. Easter Wahayna-Pablo is the Vice President of the Association of Libraries in the Public Sector and the chief librarian of Baguio City Public Library.

Jose Tomasito Fernando is the head of the Children's Section of the National Library of the Philippines, and
8. Ms. Melody Madrid is the chief of the Collection Development Division of the National Library of the Philippines.

Ms. Maria Carolina Tapia, the Policy and Industry Research Head of the National Book Development Board.

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17/05/2025

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16/05/2025

Celebrating Excellence in Children’s Literature: The 2025 Severino Reyes Medal Awarding Ceremonies

MANILA, Philippines — May 21, 2025

In a celebration of creativity, cultural heritage, and the power of storytelling for young readers, the 2025 Severino Reyes Medal Awarding Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the National Library of the Philippines in Manila. This year’s event recognizes the most outstanding works in Philippine children’s literature, affirming the nation’s commitment to nurturing a reading culture among the youth.

The Severino Reyes Medal, named after the beloved Filipino writer, playwright, and children’s storyteller known as “Lola Basyang,” honors authors, illustrators, and publishers whose works exemplify excellence, relevance, and innovation in creating books for Filipino children.

A collaborative effort among several key institutions, the awarding ceremonies are presented by IBBY Philippines, the National Library of the Philippines, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), and prominent professional organizations such as the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), the Association of Librarians in the Public Sector (ALPS), and the Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc. (PASLI).

PASLI, in particular, has played an active role in this year’s selection process and programming, drawing from its extensive network of educators and school librarians to ensure that the winning titles meet the developmental, emotional, and cultural needs of Filipino learners.

“This award is not just a celebration of artistic merit—it is also a reflection of our deepening literacy advocacy and our belief that every Filipino child deserves access to meaningful, high-quality literature,” said a PASLI representative. “We are proud to stand with fellow organizations in uplifting books that enrich the lives of young readers and inspire future generations.”

The event will gather educators, librarians, publishers, authors, and advocates of children’s literature, with guests encouraged to wear Filipiniana attire in honor of our literary heritage.

To inquire further, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📱 0917-1329008

Let us continue to build a reading nation—one story at a time. #