DepEd Mandaluyong Library Hub

16/10/2025

In light of the celebration of the Library and Information Services Month 2025, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts through the National Committee on Libraries and Information Services is launching the 2025 LISM PhotoVoice Project on Local Heritage Collections of Libraries in the Philippines to:

- Encourage libraries all over the country to document their local heritage collections;
- Showcase the local heritage collection to more audiences through an online photo
exhibit; and
- Generate community awareness on the significance of books and other printed local heritage resources available in libraries as tangible cultural heritage resources.

For 2025, the Photovoice Project shall carry the theme for the LIS Month Celebration, “LACE-UP: Libraries – A Hub for Cultural Exploration and Unity Through Partnership” and highlight the significant role of libraries as inclusive spaces for cultural learning and meaningful collaboration. It will serve as an avenue for librarians and information workers all over the country to showcase their libraries’ local heritage collection to more audiences through a Photo Exhibit for the LIS Month celebration in November 2025.

View the guidelines through this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10vEnfiIVgPIOlYDjE6I71DNSe3EoaEPy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112475439067704478278&rtpof=true&sd=true

Deadline of Entries is on 17 November 2025 (Saturday).

24/08/2025

05/07/2024

🌟 Exciting news for entrepreneurs! 🚀 Applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) will open soon!

📊 Are you ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? AWE is a hybrid course from the Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management. Through , participants learn core business skills, then get together as a class to discuss the material with experienced implementers, local mentors, and ExchangeAlumni from Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State. Learn more at eca.state.gov/awe.

Stay tuned for more details on how to apply!

AWE is implemented with American Corner Bacolod, American Corner Baguio,
American Corner Manila - De La Salle University Libraries, Academy for Women Entrepreneurs - Puerto Princesa City, Philippines , Academy for Women Entrepreneurs - Bacolod City, Philippines, and SPARK Philippines.

12/06/2024

🇵🇭 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀:

Here are 10 interesting facts about the Philippines:

1. The Philippines is an archipelago consisting of 7,641 islands, making it the second-largest archipelago in the world after Indonesia.

2. The country is home to the world's longest underground river, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

3. The Philippines is known for its rich biodiversity, with approximately 1,100 terrestrial vertebrate species and over 12,000 plant species, many of which are endemic to the archipelago.

4. Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and serves as the economic, cultural, and political center of the country.

5. The Philippine flag is unique in that it can be flipped upside down to indicate a state of war. In peacetime, the blue stripe is on top, while in wartime, the red stripe is on top.

6. The country's national hero is José Rizal, a polymath and nationalist who played a key role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. His writings and activism inspired the Filipino people to fight for independence.

7. The Philippines is the world's leading producer of coconuts, producing over 15 million tons of coconut annually, which is used in various industries, including food, cosmetics, and agriculture.

8. Filipino cuisine is a blend of Indigenous, Malay, Spanish, Chinese, and American influences, featuring dishes such as adobo (marinated meat), sinigang (sour soup), and lechon (roast pig).

9. The country celebrates the world's longest Christmas season, starting as early as September and lasting until January, with festive decorations, caroling, and family gatherings.

10. The Philippines is home to one of the world's smallest primates, the tarsier, which is found on the islands of Bohol and Samar.

06/06/2024

Welcome to the official Google Sites of Mandaluyong College of Science and Technology Library. You can explore what the library can offer to your academic and information needs.

04/06/2024

Library is the doorway to knowledge that delivers basic principles for ultimate education and decision-making.

MCST Learning Resource Center Google Sites
https://sites.google.com/view/mandaluyong-college-of-science/home
MCST Library Official FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560544799469

Official FB Page of MCST Library!

10/04/2024

03/04/2024