Iloilo City Public Library

📚✨ A productive day at the Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Learning Resource Center! ✨📚

Our library continues to be a welcoming space for learning, research, and collaboration. From students reviewing lessons and working on assignments to patrons exploring resources and pursuing personal studies, every visit reflects a shared commitment to knowledge and growth.

Thank you to everyone who chooses the library as their place to learn, discover, and succeed. 🌟

Radyo Merkado Visits Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Learning Resource Center

As part of the preparations for the opening of the new school year, Radyo Merkado visited the Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Learning Resource Center to feature the library and its programs.

The feature highlights the library's collections, services, and learning spaces that support students, teachers, researchers, and the wider community. Through this initiative, we aim to encourage reading, promote lifelong learning, and increase awareness of the valuable resources available at the library.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Radyo Merkado for helping us promote literacy, education, and community engagement as we welcome another exciting school year.

Together, we inspire learning, discovery, and growth for all. 📚✨

𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐏 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍; 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐒

To ensure that no Ilonggo is left undocumented, the Iloilo City Government, through the City Civil Registry Office (CCRO), is aggressively scaling up its Mobile Registration initiative, bringing essential civil registry services straight to the barangays.

The mobile caravan actively reaches out residents who are unable to personally visit City Hall, specifically targeting the elderly, bedridden individuals, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and even the general public who hadn’t had the time. It is an adoption and expansion of the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP).

“Ang goal gid sang syudad, ni Mayor Raisa Treñas and CCRO head Cherie Ampig, nga tanan nga Ilonggos marehistro. Amo na nga ginpahapos, nangbalay-balay kami, nagkadto sa kabaranggayan. Gina-encourage gid ang tanan nga i-avail nyo ini. It’s available for everybody. All you need to do is coordinate with our office sa schedule and comply with the minimum requirements,” said Marivel Gargalicana, Registration Officer IV.

To ease the financial burden on residents, the city government has waived key registration fees during the BRAP implementation, including a Late Registration Fee of P200, Security Paper (SECPA) Fee of P155, and Notary Public Fees.

Except for requests for a Certified True Copy (CTC), all major civil registry services are offered absolutely free of charge. Residents can avail of Free Birth Registration, Legitimation, Acknowledgment, Supplemental Report, and Correction of Entries.

To provide a more comprehensive public service, the CCRO has also partnered with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), allowing residents to process their National ID applications on-site.

“So far, it has been very successful. Very beneficial gid sa ila. Most of the barangays nga ginkadtuan namon, very thankful sila. Kadamo sang cases nga, otherwise kon wala kami ga amo sini, indi ma-cater,” Gargalicana said.

The mobile registration caravan has already visited 68 barangays, serving 1,507 clients, in 2025 alone. This 2026, an additional 16 barangays were covered by the CCRO from January to May, benefiting 977 more Ilonggos. Operations have successfully cleared all barangays under the districts of Lapuz, La Paz, Arevalo, and the City Proper.

“Kadamo sang naga-request nga balikan namon ila barangay. Pero gusto namon nga maubos anay tanan before kami magbalik,” she added.

The mobile registry is coupled with an aggressive information drive, utilizing Information, Education, and Communication materials to educate the public on the long-term importance of legal identification.

“One is identity. Invisible ikaw sa gobyerno if you don’t have a birth certificate. Tanan nga privileges and benefits nga pwede mahatag sa isa ka tawo indi ka maka-avail – education, marriage, employment, travel, inheritance, medical benefits. From the beginning up to the end of your life, even sa pagbilin sa mga himata mo, amo na sya ka importante ang aton civil documents especially the birth certificate,” Gargalicana stressed.

The Iloilo City Government urges remaining barangay councils and residents to coordinate with the CCRO to schedule mobile registration tracks in their respective areas. (Iloilo City PIO)

Young readers visiting the outdoor library before classes begin on Monday!

Before classes start on Monday, students are enjoying a quiet visit to the outdoor library—reading, exploring, and making the most of their free time📚🌿

FLY THE FLAG WITH PRIDE! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

The Philippine flag is the only national flag in the world that can officially signify a state of war. Under the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8491), the orientation of the flag changes depending on whether the country is in times of peace or war.

During times of peace, the blue field is displayed on top. During times of war, the red field is displayed on top — symbolizing the courage and fighting spirit of the Filipino people. A unique feature of our flag that reflects the nation’s history, sovereignty, and patriotism.

The Flag Days kick off the celebration of the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, with the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (“Freedom, Future, History”)

Midweek magic at the Outdoor Library! Our wonderful patrons who make reading and learning fun every day🧩📚

Wednesday patrons keeping the Outdoor Library busy with books, play, and endless imagination📚🌳

📚 "Our patrons are making the most of their time in the library, studying diligently.