A Decade of Leading, Innovating, Transforming Negros Island Libraries

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. - Negros Island Region Librarians Council (PLAI-NIRLC) celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 8-9, 2026, at the University of St. La Salle (USLS), Bacolod City, under the theme, “A Decade of Leading, Innovating, Transforming Negros Island Libraries.”

The two-day event featured Dr. Ricver P. Ureta, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of USLS, as the Keynote Speaker. The celebration also welcomed Hon. Lourdes T. David, Member of the Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

The gathering highlighted the continuing role of libraries in advancing innovation, professional development, and the transformation of library services across Negros Island.

The milestone celebration reaffirmed PLAI-NIRLC’s commitment to strengthening the library profession and building more responsive, innovative, and future-ready libraries.

(📸: Elmark Gerasol & PLAI-Negros Island Region Librarians Council FB Page)