21/10/2025
The University of Eastern Pangasinan Library participated in the Filipiniana Conference (FILCON 2025) with the theme, "Unveiling/Rediscovering Filipiniana: An Update on the State of Filipiniana Collections in the Philippines" The event attended by 235 particpants , was held on October 15-16 at the University of Santo Tomas. Kimberly Hambon Padigos, together with her co-authors Rebecca Tique and Joepepe Acosta, presented the Carlos Bulosan Collection through an institutional poster under Category A, entitled "Delving into the Life and Works of Carlos Bulosan." Dr. Corazon M. Nera, former Director of the Sotero H. Laurel Resource Center, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Member of the Board for Librarians (PRC), CHED Technical Panel for LIS and a proud Binalonian, along with Dr. Rosette Nuera, PAARL President, commended the poster. Although the library didn't win an award in the institutional poster category, the attendees successfully introduced the works of Carlos Bulosan, an advocate for immigrant workers and social justice, showcasing Binalonian pride and heritage.