The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Juan C. Buenrostro, Jr. on 29 July 2022. The citation reads:
For his distinguished contribution in the field of Librarianship, his exemplary service in the profession such as the initiation and implementation of projects that significantly helped and improved the state of LIS education and practice in the Philippines, his expertise also contributed in the evaluation and revision of librarianship curricula of various reputable academic institutions such as the University of the Philippines, University of the East, and Baliuag University, and his active involvement in the continuing professional education of librarians being a member in the technical groups and committees created under CHED and PRC. He also published several books and series of licensure examination reviewers for librarians, all these show his commitment and professionalism in his field.
His competence, excellence, and commendable track record have earned him various awards and recognitions over the years, such as CODHILS Certificate of Recognition for Writing Textbooks for LIS Courses, PLAI and PATLS National Award of Recognition, UE Outstanding Teacher Award and Outstanding Faculty Evaluation Rating, BU Certificate of Recognition for “Highest Ranking,” and Gawad Parangal sa mga Retirado from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2016.
His membership and incumbency in major librarianship associations gained him his executive portfolio such as becoming the President of PATLS, Founding President of the Central Luzon Library Association, and spearheading the expansion of the student library assistantship and scholarship program at Baliuag University. He is also a lifetime member of Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. His relentless dedication to the aforesaid organizations is a testament of his outstanding career.
Source: PRC
