Outstanding Librarian 2025: Easter B. Wahayna

Easter B. Wahayna

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Easter B. Wahayna on 6 September 2025. The citation reads:

For her exceptional contributions to the field of librarianship, particularly in transforming the Baguio City Public Library (BCPL) into a vibrant community resource focused on lifelong learning and engagement. She implemented various programs in reading, media literacy, creative arts, and local heritage preservation, while also supporting barangay reading centers and advocating for the BCPL modernization ordinance. Her efforts have been recognized with several awards, including the 2025 outstanding woman leader of Baguio City and multiple accolades for excellence in librarianship. Additionally, she actively participates in professional associations, further underscoring her commitment to the profession. 

Source: PRC 

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Outstanding Librarian 2024: Annabelle P. Acedera

Annabelle P. Acedera

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Annabelle P. Acedera on 2 August 2024. The citation reads:

Annabelle P. Acedera has been a practicing librarian and a library educator for more than 5 decades and is considered as one of the pride and pillars in the field of Librarianship in Mindanao. She is also regarded as a mother and a mentor, and her LIS students have become successful in their careers as librarians. With her exemplary leadership, dedication, and commitment to uplifting the LIS profession, she founded the Academic Libraries Information Network, a resource-sharing program, in 1988, and expanded her network and linkages when she was elected president of the Academic Libraries Book Acquisitions Systems Association in 1993. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise was not just felt in the school where she was working but also reached librarians and libraries outside Mindanao. Mrs. Acedera has been active in terms of professional activities conducted by various organizations. This is evident in the various positions to which she has been elected, particularly in local, regional, national, and international organizations from 1994 up to 2023.

 Thanks to Stephen Alayon for the citation and Annabelle Acedera for the photo. 

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Outstanding Librarian 2023: Blesila P. Velasco

 

Blesila P. Velasco

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Blesila P. Velasco on 10 December 2023. The citation (condensed by me) reads:

Serving for more than two decades in the library and information science field, this public servant, professional teacher, and librarian specializes in public librarianship, with an interest in project management. While working at the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), she chaired several projects, both international and national projects from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Asia Foundation, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grants. She was one of the Innovators of the International Network of Emerging Library Innovators. Right after, she became the project director of the International Network of Emerging Library Innovators – Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the first president of ASEAN Public Libraries Information Network. She also became the idea originator and team leader of the Network of Emerging Filipino Library Innovators Cohorts 1 and 2.

As Public Libraries Division Chief of NLP, she has provided technical assistance to numerous public libraries/local government units in 51 provinces in the country, specifically more than a hundred public libraries monitored and inspected and provided inputs for their further development, 342 public libraries established/affiliated with NLP, and thousands of librarians and public library personnel were trained, and several training, seminars, and similar activities were designed and undertaken.

Outside work hours, she extends her time for the consultations and guidance of public libraries, is an active member of national library associations, and has chaired several committees in NLP, LIS Month in 2019, NBW in 2020, etc. Some of her initiatives are the Philippine Public Libraries Leadership Conversations which consists of 5 committees to work on the public library as an indicator of the Seal of Good Local Governance and Plantilla positions in public libraries, amendments of RA 7743, competencies of public librarians, revision of the Standards for Philippine Public Libraries, and departmentalization of public libraries; pioneered the webinars and online learning for public library personnel.

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Outstanding Librarian 2022: Juan C. Buenrostro, Jr.

Juan C. Buenrostro, Jr.

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

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Outstanding Librarian 2021: Marianita D. Dablio

Marianita D. Dablio

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Marianita D. Dablio on 15 November 2021. The citation reads:

Marianita D. Dablio demonstrated exemplary service as Founding Chair, Department of Library and Information Science. With her commitment and professionalism she earned various awards and recognition such as PLAI Natatanging Laybraryan sa Mindanao; UPLSAA Distinguished Alumni Award, UPLSAA 50 Outstanding Alumni, MSU Loyalty Award, Presidential Merit, and Certificate of Commendation; Presidential Plaque of Recognition, Mindanao Librarians and Libraries Association, 2004; MISORLA Service Award. She was the President of the Mindanao libraries and Librarians Association, Office of MISORLA, member of the PAARL and UP Alumni - MSU Chapter, Assistant Secretary and Vice-Chair of the NCCA-NCLIS and accreditor of AACUP and PLAI and the Philippine Lirbrarians Associaation, and PLI-ARMMLC. Her professional dedication to professional organizations in her field is a testament of her outstanding career.  

Source: PRC

In 2016, Dr. Dablio received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the UPLSAA. This was her Response.

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Outstanding Librarian 2020:Stephen B. Alayon

Stephen B. Alayon

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Stephen B. Alayon on 17 December 2020. The citation reads:

STEPHEN B. ALAYON is a distinguished achiever in the field of Library and Information Science, committed to uphold UN SDGs by supporting open access to information from publicly-funded researches on fisheries and aquaculture. His undertakings served to strengthen fisheries education by promoting research and scholarship through the dissemination of SEAFDEC publications in print, institutional repository, and digital library box. His advocacy ushered in the protection of fundamental freedoms through his outreach NcelLIBERation jail libraries: his crucial role in the institutionalization of PLAI National Congresses; and his passion and service to capacitate Fisheries and LIS professionals and students. His competence, excellence, and commendable track record earned him various awards and recognition such as PAARL Outstanding Academic/Research Librarian, ASLP Citation Award for Excellence in Research, PLAI Distinguished Service Award, Severino I. Velasco Award, and Gawad sa Natatanging Laybraryan (Visayas), SLA Asian Librarian Award, IASSIST Fellow. and ACS Publications Travel Grant for Librarians. As an officer/member of PLAI, PLAI-WVRLC, ASLP, PAARL, PATLS, SLA, and IAMSLIC, he demonstrated relentless dedication to these organizations as a testimony to an outstanding career.

Thanks to Stephen Alayon for the citation and photo.


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Outstanding Librarian 2019:Enrique T. Cayaban

Enrique T. Cayaban

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Enrique T. Cayaban on 20 June 2019. The citation reads:

For his distinguished contribution in the field of Librarianship, his exemplary service in his profession such as: Director of Libraries, Saint Mary’s University; Chief Librarian, Cagayan Valley Computer & Information Technology College; College Librarian, Nueva Vizcaya State Institute of Technology; assistant reference librarian of De la Salle University; his being a professor of graduate/undergraduate courses in Library Science; author of library science books; researcher, and resource person in national and regional seminars shows his commitment and professionalism in his field.

His competence, excellence, and commendable track record have earned him various awards and recognition such as: Gawad Parangal sa Natatanging Libraryan [Luzon], PLAI, 2018); Lifetime Achievement Award (PAARL, 2018); Lifetime Achievement Award (CaVRLC, 2017); Outstanding Alumni Award (UST, 2011); Service Award for Exemplary Leadership and Cooperation from 2005 to 2010 (PLAI, 2011); Plaque of Recognition for 28 years of dedicated service and in various positions to Saint Mary’s University (SMU, 2011); Eagle Award for Service Excellence (3 consecutive years as Service Excellence Awardee, SMU, 2009); Most Outstanding Academic and Research Librarian in Luzon (PAARL, 2008); and 10th place, PRC Librarians Licensure Examination (PRC, 1998).

His leadership has been exemplified in the positions he held as the first president of Cagayan Valley Region Librarians Council (CaVRLC); board of trustees of Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI); executive council member of the National Committee on Library and Information Services (NCLIS) of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA); founding president of the Nueva Vizcaya Librarians Association, Inc. for eight (8) years; president of Bambang Sunshine Project Organization, Inc., a charity project for children with disabilities (CWDs), are testament to his relentless dedication to his organization/s and outstanding career.

Thanks to Ike Cayaban for the citation and photo.


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Outstanding Librarian 2018:Elizabeth R. Peralejo

Elizabeth R. Peralejo

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Elizabeth R. Peralejo on 21 June 2018. The citation reads:

For demonstrating professional excellence and relentless dedication to her 40 years of involvement in the field of librarianship as shown in her significant contribution to the advancement of the profession through the revision of the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) program, the drafting of the Code of Ethics for Filipino Librarians, the formulation of Standards for Philippine Libraries, the preparation of Minimum Requirements for Higher Education Institution Libraries Common to all Programs, and the monitoring of library schools to ensure that they conform with existing policies, standards, and guidelines; for being a sought-after speaker and trainer in seminar-workshops and conferences, allowing her to sit as a member of the Education and Training Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions; for spearheading various activities for the successful celebration of Library and Information Services Month, the National Book Week, and Librarians Day; for initiating and instituting changes in the operation of the national accredited professional organization of librarians such as its rules of proceedings during annual conventions and general assemblies, guidelines in the management of funds and grants, as well as the holding of national conferences; and for her active participation in socio-civic and religious organizations dedicated for the welfare of people with disabilities and in the renewal of families.

Thanks to Jamie Peralejo for the citation and photo.


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Outstanding Librarian 2017:Mila Medina Ramos

Mila Medina Ramos

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Mila Medina Ramos on 23 June 2017. The citation reads:

For her distinguished contribution in the field of librarianship as demonstrated by her exemplary service to her profession through sharing of her expertise as resource speaker in local and international fora and providing free on-the-job training to local and foreign librarians; for her strong commitment and professionalism having served as member of the Board for Librarians and conducting reviews for takers of the Librarians Licensure Examination; for promoting the library profession through her book, essays and lectures and updating of Philippine Standards for Special Libraries; for her participation in national committees for framing cataloguing standards and librarians' competencies;

For steering the International Rice Research library into one of the model libraries in the Philippines and for pioneering the creation of PhilAgriNet, and assuming a major role in the formation of the CGIAR Libraries and Information Services Consortium; for heading the ALAP as its President who engineered IRRI's membership in the Agricultural Networks Information Collaborative (AgNIC) and took the initiative in conducting librarian-related research;

For her competence, excellence, and commendable track record that earned for her various awards and recognition, such as the Outsanding Librarian Award (ALAP, 2005), Outstanding Academic/Research Librarian Award 2005 (PAARL, 2006), CGIAR Science Award (CGIAR, 2006), PLAI-STRLC Most Distinguished Librarian Award (2009) that served as a testament to her outstanding career.

Thanks to Rene Manlangit for the citation and photo.


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Outstanding Librarian 2016:Rodolfo Y. Tarlit

Rodolfo Y. Tarlit

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Rodolfo Y. Tarlit on 22 June 2016. The citation reads:

For having sustained his dedication, competence and integrity, as a Professional Librarian, contributed in raising the level of competence of Filipino Librarians and the emergence of Librarianship as a profession from obscurity to vibrancy; for having been an outstanding library educator, most preferred resource person, lecturer and trainer in information analysis and organization of library materials; for a body of library literature he wrote/presented/compiled/edited, such as conference, seminar and workshop papers and proceedings, newsletters, articles and inspirational messages; for his indefatigable leadership as University Librarian of the University of the Philippines-Diliman, President of the University of the Philippines Library Science Alumni Association (UPSLAA), Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL), Inc., Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS) and Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI); for having been recognized thru awards such as outstanding alumnus of the UPLSAA, Academic Librarian of the Year of PAARL, Professional Service Award of PATLS, Gabriel A. Bernardo Award, Severino I. Velasco Award, Service Award and Hall of Fame Award by PLAI, and Gawad Chancellor by the University of the Philippines-Diliman; and for his pioneering/trailblazing work as Convenor and Co-Chair of the National Committee on Resource Description and Access, which drafted the Policy and Guidelines on the Implementation of RDA in Philippine Libraries, as Chair of the National Committee that drafted the Guidelines on the Registration of Cultural Properties in Libraries, and as Member, Board of Trustees of the Martial Law Memorial Commission.

Thanks to Rene Manlangit for photo and to Elvira Lapuz for the citation.


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Outstanding Librarian 2015: Estrella Velasco Manuel

Estrella Velasco Manuel

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Estrella Velasco Manuel on 18 June 2015. The citation reads:

As one of the pillars of Philippine Librarianship, a distinguished leader for more than sixty years, having served as a teacher-librarian since 1952, Dr. Estrella Velasco Manuel, was instrumental in the institution of the Library Science Program of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in 1978. Her exemplary dedication and service to the profession as library director of PUP and head of the Library Science Department for many years, author of the book on Philippine School Librarianship and other research publications, and participation in leading library organizations both international and local, such as the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), the Orientalist Organization of Asian Librarians, the Philippine Librarians Association (where she served in the Board), the Philippine Association of Teachers of Library Science (PATLS) where she served as Vice President, then President in 1988-1989, and the Philippine Society on Curriculum Development as its former President, amply demonstrate to the highest degree of professionalism and leadership her outstanding contribution in the field of library science.

Thanks to Elvira Lapuz for providing the photo (taken by Joebert De Paz) and citation.


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Outstanding Librarian 2014: Marilou Palicte Tadlip

Marilou Palicte Tadlip

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Marilou Palicte Tadlip on 20 June 2014. The citation reads:

For her professional and technical competence in the practice of the profession for 44 years — from a cataloguer to Director of the University Library System and Chairman of the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of San Carlos; for her excellent academic record, having graduated with a BS Education Major in Library Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, Doctor of Education at the University of San Carlos and Master in Library Science at the University of Hawaii; for her numerous accomplishments that had earned her the award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession given by the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Libraries, Outstanding Leadership Award as President by the Academic Libraries Book Acquisition System, Inc., Velasco Award by the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., the James J. Meany Award by the PAASCU and the ALBASA Outstanding Award of Recognition.

Thanks to Cynthia Zialcita for providing the photo and citation.


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Outstanding Librarian 2013: Nora Fe Hilojanes Alajar

Nora Fe Hilojanes Alajar
City Librarian
Davao City Public Library

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Nora Fe Hilojanes Alajar on 20 June 2013. The citation reads:

For her more than 40 years of untiring and relentless efforts in making the Davao City Library a beacon of hope and a benchmark of excellence for public libraries all over the country; for her innovativeness and creativeness initiating projects like Magbasa Ta aimed to bring the Davao City Library activities beyond the confines of its walls to ensure that it serves its residents with; for her dedication and commitment as a public servant working for the inclusion and approval in the City Government's Annual Budget provisions for its library activities such as Book Talks, Reading Programs and Story-Telling events and the improvement of public libraries by turning them into public access hubs for information through the inclusion of her Library in the 'Beyond Access' program of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; for her dedication as an educator, she established a Children's Nook and Internet Services and fostered good relations, as an ambassador of the community, with the Embassy of the United States, by making the City Library a recipient of the American Shelf Project, an outreach program of the United States aimed to educate the public about the country, and culture and traditions; and for her selfless dedication and determination in improving the quality of education in her community serving as a brilliant example to librarians and public servants nationwide.

Thanks to Elvie Lapuz for providing the citation. The photo is from Ms. Alajar's Facebook account.


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Outstanding Librarian 2012: Pablo Muyano de Vera

Pablo Muyano de Vera
Coordinator of Libraries
San Beda College Library

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Pablo Muyano de Vera on 22 June 2012. The citation reads:

For his outstanding achievements as Professional Librarian as exemplified by his utmost competence and integrity as Chief Librarian, SBC Alabang, Administrator and Abbey Dean, Director of Libraries, Manila, Adviser SBC Junior and Senior Library Clubs and coordinator of libraries in Mendiola, Alabang, and Rizal Campuses; for his significant contribution to the advancement of the profession by sharing his knowledge and expertise to his peers as speaker on various topics such as Current Trends and Practices in the Workplace, Library 2.0 Enhancing Competencies, Enriching the Culture Collaboration among Educational Institution and Libraries, Meeting the Challenges of Librarianship Access and the ABCs of Librarians Success in the Workplace to mention a few; for his extensive travel and study tours in numerous libraries in California, National Library of Korea, Toronto, Vancouver Canada Libraries, US Libraries, Spain Library and Museum, Vatican, British and Biblioteque Nationale du Paris; for the numerous awards he received such as the UST Library Science Alumni Association Outstanding Award, PAARL Lifetime Achievement Award, PLAI Special Meritorious Service Award, PLAI-STRLC Distinguished Librarian Award and PLAI Hall of Fame.

Thanks to Elvie Lapuz for providing the photo and citation.


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Outstanding Librarian 2011:Cynthia Yap Dagus

Cynthia Yap Dagus
Manager
Academic Libraries Book Systems Acquisition, Inc. (ALBASA)

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Cynthia Yap Dagus on 22 June 2011. The citation reads:

For her exemplary achievements as Professional Librarian; for demonstrating competence and integrity to the highest degree; for being considered as role model to her colleagues and co-workers; for having received the Outstanding Alumni Award, Leadership Award, Certificate of Recognition, and Community Involvement Award; for her worthy contributions to the development of the profession by actively participating in numerous seminars and workshops; for contributing articles related to the profession in some Filipino journals; for her indefatigable effort and dynamic leadership in spearheading seminars and conferences allowing librarians to grow professionally through her capacity as Manager of ALBASA and as President of Cebu Librarians Association Incorporated; and for her genuine display of social responsibility by taking part in the various projects and activities of NGO's in the field of librarianship and community service.

Thanks to Lilia Echiverri for providing the photo and citation.


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Outstanding Librarian 2010:Fe E. Abelardo

Fe E. Abelardo
Retired Chief Librarian
National Library of the Philippines

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Fe E. Abelardo on 18 June 2010. The citation reads:

For showing exemplary dedication, competence and integrity in the conduct of her profession having served for thirty four (34) years and having rose from the ranks to Chief Librarian until her retirement from the National Library of the Philippines; for contributing significantly to the advancement of the profession and for her significant involvement in various professional organizations that pioneered the passage of Republic Act Nos. 6966 and 9246 otherwise known as "The Philippine Librarianship Act"; for continuously honing her expertise and professional competence through attendance in seminars, training and conferences here and abroad including services rendered in the National Libraries of Nigeria, Singapore and San Diego, California, USA to benefit the country; and for her meaningful contribution and selfless involvement to the various outreach projects of the Association including bringing books and updating library facilities in Mindanao which earned her the PLAI Cirilo B. Perez Award.

Thanks to Lilia Echiverri for providing the citation. The photo is from Fe Abelardo's Facebook album, and is used with her permission.


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Outstanding Librarian 2009: Candida C. Agcaoili

Candida C. Agcaoili
Discipline Consultant/Professor
University of Sto. Tomas

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Candida C. Agcaoili on 19 June 2009. The citation reads:

For devoting 59 long years of her professional life in the development of the library profession; for her exemplary leadership as the First President of the Integrated Philippines Library Association now Philippine Librarians Association, as the Founding President of the Philippine Foundation for Library Science and Scholarship which gave 27 awards of recognition and distinction; for exemplifying the true meaning of commitment by sharing unselfishly her knowledge and expertise as Professor of UST, as delegate, speaker, lecturer and presenter of 28 papers in librarianship here and abroad and as a writer and publisher of articles in Library and Information Science Bulletin and Journals; and for her active and unrelenting involvement in community services such as medical missions, sports development for the youth, donation of books to the Quezon City Public Library, establishment of reading center for senior citizens, acquisition of hydrants in San Juan City and as Benefactor of Duyan ni Maria in Pampanga supporting programs of unwed mothers.

Thanks to Elvie Lapuz for providing the photo and citation.

The awardee is joined in the photo by, from left: Nora Conti, Cora Nera and Beth Peralejo (Board for Librarians).


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Outstanding Librarian 2008:Lourdes T. David

Lourdes T. David
Director, Rizal Library
Ateneo de Manila University

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Lourdes T. David on 20 June 2008. The citation reads:

For her sterling accomplishments as an internationally renowned professional, demonstrating exemplary dedication, competence and integrity, thus earning for her prestigious awards including the Library Technology Award of the University Microfilms International in New York and the Excellence in Library Automation Award of the Electronic Online Systems International; for her invaluable contributions in preparing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization training modules on library management, information and communication technology, marketing information services, digital libraries and intellectual property rights; for her active involvement in various local and international professional activities which have put Filipino librarians at the forefront of international librarianship; for her able leadership of the Philippines Librarians' Association, Inc.; and for selflessly sharing her knowledge and expertise through published works and papers delivered at international and local conferences.

Thanks to Elvie Lapuz for providing the photo and citation.


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Outstanding Librarian 2007:Prudenciana C. Cruz

Prudenciana C. Cruz
Director
National Library of the Philippines

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Prudenciana C. Cruz in 2007. The citation reads:

For exemplary dedication, competence and integrity in the practice of her profession which earned her prestigious awards such as, the Ten Outstanding Boholanos in the Whole World and the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) Service Award in 2006, the 2005 ADOC Award for the Best e-Practices in Taipei and the Hall of Fame Award by the PLAI in 2004 among others; for her outstanding innovations and modern contributions as Director of the National Library of the Philippines, as Project Manager and Steering Committee member of the Philippine eLib Project and as an effective writer, publisher and resource speaker updating other librarians about their profession; for her important involvement and active leadership in various local and international professional activities which put Filipino Librarians at the forefront of international librarianship; and for her deep concern on social responsibility which she amply demonstrated through her active participation in the Carlos P. Garcia Foundation, Inc. and Kaliwat Alburanon in Metro Manila, Inc.

Thanks to Lilia Echiverri for providing the citation. The photo is from the Consal XIII website.


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Outstanding Librarian 2006:Fe Angela M. Verzosa

Fe Angela M. Verzosa
University Archivist
De La Salle University, Manila

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Fe Angela M. Verzosa in 2006. The citation reads:

For her unparalleled achievements shown by her vast experiences as organizer of heritage collections here and abroad, sharing her expertise in the twin areas of librarianship and archival science, effecting strategic changes, providing better access to library sources and preserving materials of enduring value for the sake of national heritage; for her competence and outstanding leadership, having served as President of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), in 2000, and as a recipient of numerous awards, such as the "Academic Librarian of the Year 1996," the Cirilo B. Perez Award, "Tagahabi ng Kasaysayan" Award, Severino Velasco Award, and the prestigious Gabriel Bernardo Award; for her unmatched contributions as a globally-recognized speaker and trainor, which earned her the ASEAN Training Award from Singapore's Foreign Ministry; and for her exemplary achievements in the advancement of her profession as an active member of the De La Salle University ranked faculty, the Faculty Association's Board of Directors and the Technical Panel, supporting the negotiation for a new Faculty Manual and its revision.

Thanks to Susima Gonzales and Lilia Echiverri for providing the citation. The photo was provided by Elvie Lapuz.


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