CPU Henry Luce III Library

23/04/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Today, April 23, the National Library of the Philippines joins the global observance of World Book and Copyright Day, highlighting books and reading as drivers of education, equality, and sustainable development. In support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, literature empowers individuals and communities through knowledge and creativity.

Books connect generations, preserve cultures, and give voice to diverse stories, including indigenous languages under the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. Protecting literary works through copyright ensures that creators are recognized and their contributions sustained.
Let us celebrate not only the joy of reading but also the rights behind every story. Read, create, and protect—because every story matters.

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22/04/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝

The dialogue between ancient tradition and modern progress took center stage last April 17, 2026, as students gathered at the American Corner Iloilo (3rd Floor, HLL) for a timely seminar. This seminar was a successful collaboration between the Henry Luce III Library and the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) program, organized specifically by the BLIS class, SpT 3202: Indigenous Knowledge and Multiculturalism under Asst. Prof. Vince Ervin V. Palcullo.

The event, titled “𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱,” featured an enlightening discussion led by Asst. Prof. Donne Jone P. Sodusta. Known to many as Kuya Donne or Teacher Donne, he serves as an Assistant Professor of Education at the Division of Professional Education, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV). Additionally, he is the Assistant Project Manager of the UPV Action Research Project.

The session focused on the delicate act of Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World: Balancing Preservation and Exchange in Multicultural Spaces. The audience, comprising the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English (BSEd-E) first and second year students and the BLIS third year students, was challenged by Asst. Prof. Sodusta to think beyond the classroom. As future educators, communicators, and information stewards, the students engaged in a Q&A, reflecting their roles in keeping these “living archives” alive. The seminar underscored that preserving indigenous wisdom isn’t just about looking backward; it’s about moving forward with respect and intentionality.

“𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙗𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚.”

The organizers of the event would like to thank everyone who participated and made the seminar a success!

16/04/2026

🔔 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒! 🔔

The library is pleased to announce the addition of 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 to its online resources collection!

World Book Online is a comprehensive suite of e-learning resources designed for all ages and abilities with articles, videos, educator tools, eBooks, research guides, and more.

How to access the World Book Online:
1. Visit this link: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺
2. Send us a message for login details.

Explore and enjoy, Centralians!

15/04/2026

📣 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 📣

Due to the recent earthquake, the library will be 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, to ensure the safety of all staff and patrons. We are currently assessing the condition of the facilities.

We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation during this time. Regular operations will resume tomorrow, April 16, 2026.

Please stay safe and follow local safety advisories.

Thank you.

14/04/2026

Let's explore the Rosendo Mejica museum in Molo, Iloilo City. Mejica was the publisher of Makinaugalingon newspaper, the country’s longest-running vernacular newspaper before World War II. It has recently been included in the UNESCO Philippines’ Memory of the World national register, recognized for its enduring cultural and historical value.

Please note that visiting the museum is by appointment only. We thank Pilar Martinez and Prof. Rene Trance for accommodating our visit.

🎥 Reel by CPU BLIS Interns

06/04/2026

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts has made some of their publications FREE to download on their website.

You can download the following titles:
• Visita Iglesia Bohol: A Guide to Historic Churches by Regalado Trota Jose
• Guidelines for Museums by Jesus Peralta, PhD
• AGUNG: The official newsletter of the NCCA
• Tubod: The Heart of Bohol
• The Filipino People [map] by Robert B. Fox & Elizabeth Flory

Download here: https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/e-books/

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts has made some of their publications FREE to download on their website. See comments for the link!

You can download the following titles:
• Visita Iglesia Bohol: A Guide to Historic Churches by Regalado Trota Jose
• Guidelines for Museums by Jesus Peralta, PhD
• AGUNG: The official newsletter of the NCCA
• Tubod: The Heart of Bohol
• The Filipino People [map] by Robert B. Fox & Elizabeth Flory

Kindly SHARE this post directly with the Share button to your page or profile. Please do not download and repost (though these are freely available resources, it takes some time for me to check and compile them).

30/03/2026

📢𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟗 - 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤

17/03/2026

Memo No. 25- MARCH 18 AND 20 HOLIDAYS

17/03/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐁𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐃

We are pleased to inform the public that access to the Bahandian Institutional Repository has now been successfully restored following the completion of system maintenance.

You may now continue browsing and accessing materials in the repository at repository.cpu.edu.ph.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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13/03/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

The WorkAbilities Center once again collaborated with the Henry Luce III Library to conduct a meaningful and inclusive internship program that highlighted the value of opportunity, growth, and community collaboration.

The internship commenced with a Welcome Program held on February 23, 2026, at the American Corner Iloilo, welcoming four learners with special needs who were given the chance to experience a supportive workplace environment within the university library. The initiative aimed to provide hands-on learning experiences, build confidence, and help develop practical skills that can prepare the learners for future employment opportunities.

Over the 10-day internship, the learners were introduced to various basic library tasks and routines under the guidance of librarians and student assistants. Through patience, encouragement, and teamwork, the participants gained valuable exposure to workplace responsibilities while also strengthening their communication, independence, and social interaction skills.

The program concluded with a Closing Program held on March 12, 2026, where the interns, their parents and guardians, mentors, and supervisors gathered to celebrate the successful completion of the internship. The event was also honored by the presence of Dra. Cecile Dagohoy, the university president’s wife. A special highlight of the closing program was the recognition of the learners for their dedication, enthusiasm, and growth throughout the internship, celebrated through the presentation of ribbons and certificates.

This partnership between the Henry Luce III Library and the WorkAbilities Center continues to demonstrate the university’s commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and community engagement. By providing meaningful opportunities for learners with special needs, the program fosters a culture that values diversity and ensures that every individual is given the chance to learn, contribute, and thrive.

The success of this year’s internship once again affirms that when institutions work together with compassion and purpose, they can create spaces where everyone feels welcomed and capable of achieving their potential.

12/03/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐁𝐚𝐡á𝐧𝐝ì𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

Please be advised that the Bahándìan Institutional Repository system is currently undergoing maintenance. Services on the system's website at repository.cpu.edu.ph will be temporarily unavailable.

Access will be restored as soon as the maintenance is complete. Please stand by for the update.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Thank you!

Advisory from: Bahandian Institutional Repository Office

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27/02/2026

The UNESCO-Philippine National Commission, through its Philippine Memory of the World (MoW) Committee, recognizes the Makinaugalingon Newspaper as the fourth documentary heritage collection inscribed in the UNESCO MoW Philippine Register (National), joining Ganito Kami Noon… Paano Kayo Ngayon?, the FPJ Film Collections, and the Bangsamoro Peace Records.

Founded and managed by Rosendo Madrazo Mejica, Makinaugalingon was the longest-running vernacular newspaper in pre-World War II Iloilo. Published from 1913 to 1941, with a brief return in 1946 and a special issue in 1952, it produced 30 volumes (2,972 issues), becoming one of the most comprehensive records of early 20th-century Iloilo and the Philippines during the American period.

More than a newspaper, it was a voice for Ilonggos — a platform where ideas were exchanged and histories were written. It bore witness to a defining period in our history, upholding the dignity of the Hiligaynon language.

Today, nearly complete bound copies are carefully preserved at the Rosendo Mejica Historical Landmark and Museum in Molo, Iloilo City, safeguarding a legacy that continues to shape our understanding of Ilonggo identity and Philippine history.