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 Filipinas Heritage Library
www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph

A division of
Ayala Foundation, Inc.
Makati Avenue
Ayala Triangle
Makati City 1224
Philippines

Tel. No. (63) (2) 892-1801
Fax No. (63) (2) 892-1810


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Friday September 3, 2010

Filipinas Heritage Library - Tiwi Reading Campaign

Join the My Favorite Book Essay Writing Contest! (Contest restricted to residents of Tiwi, Albay.) To join, please download the application form here and send it to fhl_inquiry@filipinaslibrary.org.ph

Download the contest mechanics here.

For the Tiwi Interschool Best Reading Campaign Contest, please download the contest mechanics here.

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You can view our wide range of reference materials on Philippine history, art, and culture through .

The Filipinas Heritage Library has the following collections in its Filipiniana Section:

Contemporary Books
Rare Books
Rizaliana
Memorare (from the Memorare-Manila 1945 Foundation, Inc.)
Museology
Non-Book Collections (Retrato, Serials, Elpidio Quirino Papers, Multimedia, Himig Collection)
Roderick Hall Collection of Books on World War II

Be a member of FHL now and enjoy unlimited visits to the library, free wi-fi, and discounts on all our other products and services! -click here-



Featured Workshops


Enjoy and learn from the different writing workshops offered by the Filipinas Heritage Library. Professional workshop facilitators and teachers of creative (fiction and nonfiction), business, and technical writing conduct these courses at the library.

Creative Writing for Beginners
August 18, 26, September 1, 8 and 15, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

PR for Nonprofits
September 10, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Advanced Creative Writing
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, and 20, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Basic Memoir Writing Workshop
September 20, 27, and 28, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.



News @ The Library

Filipinas Heritage Library: Fourteen Years of Promoting Literacy and Philippine Art, History, and Culture  
The Nielson Tower has had numerous permutations since it was built in 1937.  

Simpleng Buhay, Simpleng Kulay (Simple Life, Simple Colors)
Pen and Ink Artworks by Ruben de Jesus
  
Quintessential Filipino lives are simple.  

Panasadiyaw: Ayala Malls Dance Concert  
Bravo! Celebrating the Filipino, the Ayala group's salute to Filipino artistry & ingenuity, returns ...  

'The Future of the Book': Changing the landscape of Philippine book publishing  
As emerging technologies continue to change the landscape of book publishing...  

Our Cory  
After the assassination of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. on Aug. 21, 1983, the country was plunged in economic & political turmoil.  

Sayaw, Sabel: Reviving BenCab’s Vision in Dance  
Sabel comes to life in Agnes Locsin's newest project Sayaw, Sabel.  

Filipinas Heritage Library receives Presidential Citation from Malacañan  
The Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) received a Presidential Citation last June 28.  

2nd LibraryLink Conference - Preservation: Trends and Challenges  
Library and information professionals are invited to attend the 2nd LibraryLink Conference - "Preservation: Trends & Challenges"  

The Alcove

A pocket gallery dedicated to black-and-white photography. It also exhibits photos from the Library's collection and allows you to purchase reprints.

ANNOUNCING THE ALCOVE PERSPECTIVE

Primer on Lighting + Lighting for Portrait Photography
- August 22 and 29 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Digital 101: Photography and the Computer
- August 24, 26, September 2, 7 and 9 (6-9pm)

Creating Ikebana for your Home
- August 28, 2010 (2:00-5:00 p.m.)
- Glorietta 5 Atrium, Ayala Center, Makati City

Digital 102: Going Beyond the Basics
- September 4, 11, 12, 18, 19 (9am-12nn)
- with photo shoots on September 11, 12, and 18 afternoon

Digital 101: Photography and the Computer
- October 2 and 9 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.)

Traveling with a Camera | Exploring Subic Bay
- October 16–17, 6 a.m. departure
- with a pre-trip lecture on October 12 (6–9 p.m.)

Photography for Teens
- October 23 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
- with a photography trip to Enchanted Kingdom, October 30 (1–9 p.m.)

Photography for Kids
- October 30 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
- with a photography trip to Enchanted Kingdom

SPECIAL CRASH COURSE | Photographing Theme Parks
- October 30 (9 a.m.–9 p.m.)  

Click here for more details.

Our SMS Site

For quick info about the Library while in the Philippines, use your Globe Handyphones to send the following keywords [those in bold characters below] to Globe No. 2333.

fhl eventsfor schedule of events at the Library
fhl alcovefor schedule of exhibits at the Alcove
fhl contactsfor the contact numbers of the Library

Feature Article

Filipinas Heritage Library: Fourteen Years of Promoting Literacy and Philippine Art, History, and Culture

The Nielson Tower has had numerous permutations since it was built in 1937. From being a passenger terminal to becoming a tower, a police headquarters, and even a restaurant, its purpose has been considerably varied throughout its existence. In 1996, it became the home of the Filipinas Heritage Library.


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Pushing the Envelope
Adelaida Lim


August 22, 1972

On August 22, 1972, a monument built in honor of Pio del Pilar, a Filipino revolutionary leader, was unveiled near the intersection of Paseo de Roxas and Ayala Avenue in Makati City.

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