Title: City of Pines: The origins of Baguio as a colonial hill station and regional capital. 2nd ed.
Author/Creator: Robert R. Reed
Place of publication or production: Baguio City: A Seven Publishing
Date of publication or production: 1999
Number of pages: xli, 248 pp.
Type of material: Book
Note: First published in March 1976 as Research Monograph No. 13, Center for South and Southeast Asia Studies, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA.
Keywords: History; Baguio City; Colonial Hill Stations; Urban studies; Urban development
Mode of acquisition: Purchased from Bookmark Inc. Issued to the library on October 16, 2000.
Current state/condition of the material: In good condition but the cover has creases

Reed, R. R. (1999). City of Pines: The origins of Baguio as a colonial hill station and regional Capital (2nd ed.). A-Seven Publishing.

A valuable historical account that chronicles and examines the early development of Baguio City as a mountain resort that was originally intended as a health, recuperation, and recreation center for affluent Westerners and other foreigners. Further, it recounts the urban transformation of the city as it, later on, becomes the summer capital of the Philippines and a multi-functional regional center in government, politics, commerce, and education in its shift to Filipinization. Substantial analysis and extensive use of research materials both published and unpublished including rare photographs and maps establish it as a scholarly resource that sheds light on the roots of the city. It is also an important addition to the literature regarding colonial hill stations in Southeast Asia.

Title: The Skyland of the Philippines
Author/Creator:  Laurence Lee Wilson
Place of publication or production: Baguio City
Date of publication or production: [1953]
Number of pages: xii, 331 pp.
Type of material: Book
Keywords: Baguio City; Mountain Province; History; Cordillera folklore; Cordillera culture
Mode of acquisition: Purchased from
Cid Educational Supply in 1988. Issued to the
library on November 9, 1988
Current state/condition of the material: Browned pages

Wilson, L.L. (1953). The Skyland of the Philippines. Baguio Printing and Publishing Co.

Beautifully describes the contents of the book in its title. Creatively narrates entries on descriptions and history of Baguio and Mountain Province; fifty years of material and social advancement of the places; local culture; and folklore. Data included in its appendix add a unique section that summarizes the following: the mayors and councilmen of Baguio since 1909 when it became a chartered city; census statistics of Mountain Province and Baguio; numerical data of speakers of different languages and dialects; and mineral production.

The material successfully relates the connection of the city in its neighboring provinces which makes it an exquisite local history collection for understanding the history and heritage of the different compositions of the highland places of the Philippines.

Title: DUKSAY KAPALARAN (2 volumes)
Author/Creator: Maria C. Magsano
Place of publication or production: Dagupan City
Date of publication or production: 1959
Number of pages: 549 pages
Type of material: Book
Keywords: Kapalaran
Mode of acquisition: The book was donated by the author.
Current state/condition of the material: The book is already dilapidated, and brittle, some parts are torn and with yellow pages.

The book is a literary piece (novel) written in the Pangasinan dialect by Maria C. Magsano, a Dagupeño. While it is a form of fiction, the story depicted the customs, traditions, and practices of the early Dagupeños which strengthens the knowledge of the culture of Dagupeños during the era. The book has a literary and cultural significance that fosters a strong sense of identity as a Dagupeño.

Title: Naimbag a salun-at ken pagtaengan
Author/Creator: Elena G. White
Place of publication or production: Manila, Philippines
Date of publication or production: 1949
Number of pages: 153 p.
Type of material: Book
Keywords: Hygiene, Medicine, Religious aspects
Mode of acquisition: Donation
Current state/condition of the material: Loose pages, Yellow pages

White, E.G. (1949). Naimbag a salun-at ken
pagtaengan. Manila, Philippines: Philippine Publishing
House

In this book, the author, who is a woman of experience in the affairs of life, brings within the reach of every wise father and mother, every man and woman, ordinary and professional, the abundant knowledge of life and its laws, of health and its needs, of disease and its medicines. The book is written in plain, simple, and beautiful language, which gives instruction to the learner, gives hope to the puzzled, gives joy to the sick, and rest to the weary. This book presents a better way, and though this way is darkened by the shadows of a sick world, yet there is a light of God’s love and healing hope. It opens up to us an easier and sweeter life, filled with joy and happiness, and with more opportunities to help and to demonstrate that there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving

Title:  Doctrina Christiana
Place of publication or production: Manila, Philippines
Date of publication or production: 1973
Number of pages: [82] p.
Type of material: Book
Keywords: Bible, Theology–Early church, Theology, catechetics, Apologetics, Hermeneutics
Mode of acquisition: Donated by
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Current state/condition of the material: Yellow pages

Doctrina Christiana. (1973). Manila, Philippines: National Historical Commission.

This book contains basic biblical texts, including the Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary, and the Salve Regina, as well as the Ten Commandments, and the Sacraments of the Holy Church. The Doctrina Christiana is not only one of the earliest books printed in the Philippines but importantly it has seminal significance to the Christianity of the Philippines, and to the faith that marks a huge majority of Filipinos. Moreover, it includes translations of Christian catechism and hymns from Spanish to Old Tagalog and Baybayin, an indigenous writing script of the Philippines. Thus, it offers a glimpse to the precolonial heritage of the Filipino people. It is a book on human values published during the Age of Discovery and is very much applicable to our modern society to teach us about kindness, generosity, humility and a plethora of principles on humanism.

Title: Encyclopedia of the Philippines
Author/Creator: Zoilo M. Galang, editor
Place of publication or production: Manila, Philippines
Date of publication or production: 1950
Number of pages: 408 p.
Type of material:  Book
Keywords: Philippines
Mode of acquisition: Donation
Current state/condition of the material: Yellow pages

Galang, Z.M. (Ed). (1950). Encyclopedia of the Philippines. Manila, Philippines: Exequiel Floro.

This is the revised, improved, and enlarged volume – Literature – in two books, which contains new materials, such as sections in Spanish and Tagalog, the national language of the Islands, and a reproduction of the first book printed in the Philippines. It covers Vernaculars, Ancient Epics, Lagda, Conservation of the National Type, Our Path to Follow, Dictionary of Philippine Quotations, and
literatures translated in Spanish and Tagalog.

Furthermore, the book has 20 volumes as follows: Vols. 1-2 Literature, Vols. 3-4 Biography, Vols. 5-6 Commerce and Industry, Vols. 7-8 Art, Vol. 9 Education, Vol. 10 Religion, Vols. 11-12 Government and Politics, Vols. 13- 14 Science, Vols. 15-16 History, Vols. 17-18 Builders, and
Vols. 19-20 General Information.

Title: Ivatan Boat Building
Author/Creator: DepEd, Schools Division of Batanes & Batanes Heritage Foundation Inc, and the Ivatan Studies Center
Place of publication or production: Tuguegarao City
Date of publication or production: 2017
Number of pages: 113
Type of material: Book
Keywords: Traditional Ivatan Boat
Mode of acquisition: DepEd, Schools Division of Batanes & Batanes Heritage Foundation Inc, and the Ivatan Studies Center Project SFILT – School of Ivatan Living Tradition paved a way for the development of this learning resource material. It is the first multi-sectoral effort to integrate in the formal academic curriculum in the province of Batanes represented by Dr. Florentino H. Hornedo and the Office of Rep. Henedina R. Abad. This material is one of their output in response to the current needs of the community as well as reinforcing the indigenization of DepEd under the K-12 program. Ivatan. It is considered as a resource book in the school libraries in the Division of Batanes as part of their IVATANIANA collection –a special collection corner in Batanes school libraries. 
Current state/condition of the material: In hardbound and white paper and in good condition.

Ivatan Boat Building is focused on the integration of the outstanding practice of Ivatans in building traditional boats. The boats that are made traditionally, completely depend on the quality, size, and resistance of the wood used for building the boat. The knowledge of boat making is inherited from the ancestors of the local region and this tradition has been passed on from generation to generation. These boats are built mostly near river banks and boat-building yards.

Title: Ivatan House Building Volume 1
Author/Creator: DepEd, Schools Division of Batanes & Batanes Heritage Foundation Inc, and the Ivatan Studies Center
Place of publication or production: Tuguegarao City
Date of publication or production: 2017
Number of pages: 55
Type of material: Book
Keywords: Ivatan House, Ivatan coral, house, Ivatan stone house, Ivatan limestone
house
Mode of acquisition: DepEd, Schools Division of Batanes & Batanes Heritage Foundation Inc, and the Ivatan Studies Center Project SFILT – School of Ivatan Living Tradition paved a way for the development of this learning resource material. It is the first multi[1]sectoral effort to integrate the formal academic curriculum in the province of Batanes represented by Dr. Florentino H. Hornedo and the Office of Rep. Henedina R. Abad. This material is one of their output in response to the current needs of the community as well as reinforcing the indigenization of DepEd under the K-12 program. Ivatan. It is considered as a resource book in the school libraries in the Division of Batanes as part of their IVATANIANA collection –a special collection corner in Batanes school libraries.
Current state/condition of the material: In hardbound and white paper and in good condition.

Ivatan House Building Volume 1 is focused on the integration of the outstanding practice of Ivatans in building traditional houses. Historic Houses of Batanes is the vernacular architecture of lime, stone, wood, and thatch constructed to withstand the harsh and unpredictable climate of the northern islands of the Philippines. They denote adaptation to severe climatic conditions and the rich cultural diversity of the province of Batanes. The islands are inhabited by indigenous people called Ivatans who recognize that their unique traditions provide the special quality that ensures the perpetuation of the province as a living cultural community.

Title: On the trail of  Dominican Engineers, Artists and Saints in the Cagayan Valley and Bayanes
Author: Florentino  H. Hornedo
Place of  publication:  Manila, Philippines
Date of  Publication: 2002
Number of Pages:  121
Type of Material:  Book
Keywords: Dominican Engineers, Religious Arts, Churches,
Mode of acquisition: The book is donated by  Mr. Antonio  Tamayao, the former instructor at  Cagayan State University. The book was processed by the library and added to the Filipiniana  Collection for user convenience.
Current state or condition of the local heritage collection depicted in the photograph:  The book is still in good condition and the prints are still readable.

Hornedo, Florentino. On the trail of Dominican  Engineers, Artists & Saints in the Cagayan Valley &  Batanes.University of Santo Thomas Publishing House,  2002. 

The book encourages readers to learn about the legacy of  Dominican Artists, Engineers, and Saints, who left a significant impact, particularly on the people of Cagayan  Valley and Batanes. The book contains information on contemporary religious arts. The historical context of the area’s Christianization process is also covered.

Title: Getting  around Cagayan:  Grand vacation and  great discoveries
Author: Jim P.  Domingo
Place of  publication: Tuguegarao, Cagayan
Date of  Publication: 2001
Number of Pages:  45
Type of Material: Book
Keywords: Ibanag  house, Island  paradise, Cagayan  forest
Mode of  Acquisition: The  Library has acquired this material by purchasing it using the Library fund of the University. This book was included and processed by previous librarians way back in the  1970s but we have now moved it to our Archive  Collection, one of the library’s sections. The book is still accessible to library users.
Current state or condition of the local heritage collection depicted in the photograph:  The material is in good shape. The number of pages listed on the table of contents corresponds to the actual number of pages. The book is still readable.

Domingo, Jim. Getting around Cagayan: Grand vacation and great discoveries. North Point Printing, 2001.

This book emphasizes Cagayan’s culture and discoveries.  It navigates readers’ minds to the old civilizations and outstanding destinations of Cagayan. Mr. Jim P.  Domingo, a Histo-Socio Cultural Researcher introduced the grand vacations and great discoveries in Cagayan to give a deeper understanding of the grand sceneries and culture of Cagayanos. 

Title: Cagayan ’87:  Reconcile for  peace; unite for  progress
Author: Robert T.  Guzman
Place of  Publication: Tuguegarao City,  Cagayan
Date of  Publication: 1987
Number of Pages: Approximately 216
Type of Material: Book
Keywords:  Cagayan Governors, Cagayan Vignettes, Ibanag Folks
Mode of  Acquisition: The Library has acquired this material by purchasing it using the Library fund of the University. This book was included and processed by previous librarians way back in the  1970s but we have now moved it to our Archive  Collection, one of the library’s sections. The book is still accessible to library users.
Current state or condition of the local heritage collection depicted in the photograph:  The material is in good shape. The number of pages listed on the table of contents corresponds to the actual number of pages. The book is still readable.

Guzman, Robert. Cagayan ’87: Reconcile for peace; unite  for progress. Topico Fotografica, 1987. 

Cagayan ’87 is a historical masterpiece that traces the demographical status of each town in the Province. It showcases tourist destinations that are found and developed throughout the course of time. The book also shows prominent relevant individuals that created a long-lasting impact on each of their respective places.

Title: Minutes of the Provincial  Board Resolutions No. 1-538 
Author/Creator: Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Isabela
Place of Publication or Production: City of  Ilagan, Isabela
Date of Publication or Production: 1909
Number of Pages: 576 pages
Type of Material: Government Records/Documents
Keywords: Resolućion
Mode of Acquisition: The Provincial Minutes of Board Resolutions was donated to the Isabela Museum and Library for the digitization of the records.
Current state of  the Local Heritage  Collection: Torn (only few pages), Brittle/Yellow Pages, Complete

In 1901, the Philippine Commission enacted Act No.  83, known as the Provincial Government Act, which outlined the power, responsibilities, and composition of the provincial government. Each regularly organized province was provided a Provincial Board composed of three provincial officials: the governor, the treasurer, and a “third member” who in most cases was known as the supervisor. Early board resolutions were written in Spanish until the late 1920’s when the board used English in writing their resolutions. Nowadays, Vice Governor Faustino G. Dy III thru the  Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Isabela has turned over the Minutes of the Provincial Board Resolutions (from  1909 – 2011) to the Isabela Museum and Library in the  Archives Section for the safekeeping and digitization of the records/documents.

Title: “Praise the  Lord with Songs”: A  Compilation of  Songs composed by  Rev. Fr. Jose Ingaran 
Author/Creator: Rev. Fr. Jose Ingaran
Place of Publication  or  Production: Clergy Center – National Shrine of Our lady of the Visitacion, Guibang,  Gamu, Isabela
Date of Publication  or  Production:  December  1977
Number of Pages:  [47] pages
Type of Material: Musical Composition
Keywords: Isabela  March
Mode of  Acquisition: The said book was  acquired thru donation from the author himself, Rev. Fr. Jose Ingaran
Current state of  the Local Heritage  Collection: In Good condition,  Yellow Pages, Complete

Isabela March was composed by Fr. Jose G. Ingaran, a  priest who served the Diocese of Ilagan from 1948 until his retirement in 1993. Fr. Ingaran is known in the province for his novelty songs that mirror the daily lives of every  Isabeleño. He composed songs, hymns, and marches for churches, LGUs, public and private schools, and other institutions. Governor Faustino “Bojie” Dy, III in his  Executive Order No. 6 on March 08, 2018, required the playing and singing of the Isabela March in public and official functions every Monday morning during flag-raising ceremonies. The march aims to instill into the heart and minds of every Isabeleño the love, loyalty,  patriotism, and pride of place for one’s own home province.

Title: Taliba: “Anang Gobernador Di Dapat Ikabahala  ang NPA sa Isabela”
Author/Creator: Pablo A. Tariman
Place of Publication or Production: Manila, Philippines Visitacion, Guibang, Gamu,  Isabela
Date of  Publication or Production: July  20, 1972
Number of Pages:  1-2 pages
Type of Material: Newspaper
Keywords: Faustino N. Dy
Mode of Acquisition: The said newspaper was acquired thru a donation by the author himself, Pablo A. Tariman.
Current state of  the Local Heritage  Collection: In Good condition;  Yellow Pages

During the administration of Governor Faustino N. Dy,  some issues were raised against the NPA in Isabela. In his statement in the column written by Pablo A. Tariman,  the Governor made an assurance that the province of  Isabela was safe to live by and nothing to worry about the said issue. Since public safety is under control during his governance.

Title: Baliwag: then and now.
Author / Creator: Villacorte, R. E.
Date of Publication: 1970
Place of  Publication: Caloocan City, Philippines Graphic  Arts, Inc.
Number of pages: 409 pages
Keyword: Baliwag
Mode of Acquisition: The book is donated to the university library by Antonio Valeriano, a known  Bulakenyo and  Filipiniana book enthusiast and collector.
Current State of the Local Heritage Collection Depicted in the Photograph: The material is still in good condition fifty-two (52) years after the book is published.

The book is all about the comprehensive history of  Baliwag, Bulacan from the Spanish Colonial Era to 1970. In addition, the municipality’s way of life and recent developments of that time are showcased. Notable sons and daughters of the municipality are featured. Detailed descriptions of the municipality’s barangays are also depicted. Moreover, the book is very significant in empowering and promoting local history not only to the town’s citizens but also to the Filipino people. Local history is a  piece of a nation’s glorious past.

Title: Bulacan:  lalawigan ng  bayani at bulaklak
Author / Creator:  Almario, V. S. (Ed.).
Date of  Publication: (2002) Bulacan: Pamanang Bulacan  Foundation.
Number of pages:  189 pages
Mode of Acquisition: This local resource is acquired by the university library through purchase so that stakeholders of the institution would be more informed about the origin of their native province.
Current State of the Local Heritage Collection Depicted in the Photograph: The publication is still  in good condition  twenty (20) years  after the book is  first published

The book is a complete package for readers and library patrons who are interested in conducting research on  Bulacan’s history, culture, traditions, state of the economy, way of life, recent developments at that time,  and notable/famous personalities. In addition, this publication is very significant to document the province’s culture and heritage and empower more residents of the province to be proud of Bulakenyos and  Bulakenyas.

Title: The Women  of Malolos
Author: Tiongson,  N. G. (2004).
Place of  Publication: Quezon City:  Ateneo De Manila University Press.
Pages: 496 pages
Keyword/s: Women of Malolos  and Malolos
Mode of Acquisition: This local Filipiniana material is acquired by the university library through purchase so that library patrons of the institution would be more aware of the Malolos’ local history and one of the early women’s rights movements in the Philippines.
Current State of the Local Heritage Collection Depicted in the Photograph: The publication is still in good condition eighteen (18) years after the book is first published.

First of all, the book gives a detailed description of the political and social atmosphere of Malolos during the Spanish Colonial Era and the  Early American Period. The highlight of the publication is a comprehensive discussion of the twenty (20) Women of Malolos’ backgrounds and their struggle to attain quality education in a patriarchal society espoused by the Spaniards. In addition, the book contains biographies of 20 Maloleñas who initiated the movement. Moreover, this publication is a  documentation of one of Malolos’ glorious pasts and of considered one of the country’s earliest feminist movements. 

Title: SINEliksik  Bulacan: Saliksik at  Salaysay ng  Kasaysayan ng  Bayan Ko!  
Author/ Creator:  Provincial Government of  Bulacan
Place of  Publication or  production: City of  Malolos, Bulacan
Date of  Publication or  production: 2018
Number of pages:  165
Type of Material:  Heritage Book,  Volume i
Keywords: SINEliksik Bulacan Local
Mode of acquisition:  Published by the  Provincial Government of  Bulacan through its  Provincial History,  Arts, Culture, and  Tourism Office under the supervision of the History and  Heritage Division together with the  Bulacan Provincial  Library.
Current state or condition:  Good

SINEliksik Bulacan Heritage Book v. I is a printed version  of SINEliksik Bulacan Docufest with the theme: Saliksik at  Salaysay ng Kasaysayan ng Bayan Ko. This heritage book presents the local history of 21 towns and 3 cities of  Bulacan. It is a collection of essays by various authors consisting of Bulakeño researchers, filmmakers, and local historical groups who shared their accounts about the history and culture of their respective localities. Dr.  Jaime B. Veneracion, a prominent Historian, former UP  Professor, and a Bulakeño himself, also served as one of the contributors and editor of this book. SINEliksik  Bulacan Heritage Book v. I serves as “hiyas” or precious collection of the Bulacan Provincial Library (BPL), being an important part of its Bulacaniana Section. This book truly depicts its purpose of creation, to serve as a  reference or research tool for Bulacan’s rich history and culture for the benefit of its clientele especially the researchers within and outside the province. 

Title: SINEliksik  Bulacan: Pamana  ng Lahi, Yamang  making Ipinagmamalaki  
Author/ Creator: Provincial Government of  Bulacan
Place of  Publication or  production: City of  Malolos, Bulacan
Date of  Publication or  production: 2019
Number of pages:  246
Type of Material:  Heritage Book,  volume II
Keywords:  SINEliksik Bulacan Built
Mode of  acquisition: Published by the  Provincial Government of  Bulacan through its  PHACTO Office  with the  supervision of  History and  Heritage Division  together with the  Bulacan Provincial Library. 2.3.3
Current state or  condition: Good

SINEliksik Bulacan Heritage Book v. II featured the built heritage found in different cities and municipalities of Bulacan. These include old churches and train stations, museums, monuments, aguas potables (water tower), Gabaldon school buildings,  heritage houses, etc. The book was divided into eight chapters: I. Pamanang Naisapelikula; II. Pamanang  Nasaliksik; III. MAPAmanang Bulakenyo; IV. Pamana sa  Larawan; V. Yamang Pangangalagaan; VI. Kanta para sa  Pamana; VII. Tula para sa Pamana; VIII. Panata para sa  Pamana. This book aims to promote awareness of all built heritage of the province and its historical and cultural significance. And as a part of BPL’s Bulacaniana  Collection, it serves as a good reference book about heritage for its clientele.

Title: SINEliksik  Bulacan: Bayani ng  Kanyang Panahon,  Inspirasyon Natin  Ngayon!  
Author/ Creator:  Provincial Government of  Bulacan
Place of  Publication or  production: City of  Malolos, Bulacan
Date of  Publication or  production: 2021
Number of pages:  248
Type of Material:  Heritage Bok,  volume III
Keywords:  SINEliksik Bulacan Bulakeño Heroes
Mode of acquisition:  Published by the  Provincial Government of  Bulacan through its  PHACTO Office with the supervision of the History and  Heritage Division together with the  Bulacan Provincial  Library.
Current state: Good

SINEliksik Bulacan Heritage Book volume III introduced known and unknown Bulakeño Heroes and their invaluable contributions in the Filipino- Spanish war and  Filipino-American war. It also featured our Frontliners as  modern-day heroes in this time of COVID-19 Pandemic.  The book was divided into five chapters: I. Bayaning  Naisapelikula; II. Bayaning Nasaliksik; III. Mga Bayaning  Naisalaysay; IV. Mga Bayaning Naitala; V. Samu’t sari  Tungkol sa Bayani. This book highlighted the heroism of  our fellow Bulakeños who offered their lives against the  oppressors up to this present-day pandemic. Their  examples will serve as an inspiration especially to the  youth. It is very useful as a reference tool to promote  awareness about our local heroes and heroism in any  form. Another precious possession of BPL’s Bulacaniana  Collection for the benefit of its clientele.

Title: Baybayin 
Author/Creator:  Batangas State  University students
Place of  Publication or  Production: Batangas State  University
Date of  Publication or  Production: 2018
Number of Pages:  100 pp.
Type of  Material: Magazine
Keywords Arts,  Social Realism,  Campus Journal
Mode of  Acquisition and Current Condition:  The Lathe Journals,  from its oldest to the very recent issues, were acquired by means of donation. The  issues are all in  good condition and  have been kept on a  shelf solely  intended for the  storage/display of  the journal

This book is a special edition of Lathe Journal. Baybayin is a Tagalog term that refers to Philippine script. The term can also mean “to spell”, or “to trace”. In particular,  this book features artworks that signify different  Philippine issues. Here, one can understand the relationship between the title of the book to its contents. Art is a  double-edged source. On the one hand, by means of arts, one can trace the social stimuli that trouble us, or with which we really get concerned. On the other hand, arts serve as a venue to spell out responses to such stimuli.  The book also incorporates journalism in the arts. This tendency adds more life to the artworks being featured,  and even makes them sources through which one can glimpse the historical tone of our period. The book,  through journalism and arts, comments on several contemporary social issues, from catcalling to hypebeasts, from contractualization and the plight of  ‘indigenous people’, from the oppression of the press to  Marawi siege. The book, while an institutionally sponsored endeavor, can be considered vital in mapping the arts scene in the province of Batangas. Following the usual naturalist perspective that art should represent what is, inevitably the featured artwork is a mirror of the status quo. But these artworks are also mimicry of social ills; thus, they are also providing insights into what ought to be. This latter note makes the artworks ‘romantic’  (following Ayn Rand’s definition).

Title: Lathe Journal  1984
Author/Creator: Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute  of Technology  (now Batangas  State University)  students
Place of  Publication or  Production: Batangas State  University
Date of  Publication or  Production: 1984
Number of Pages: 30 pp.
Type of Material Magazine
Keywords Essay,  Poem, Campus  Literature, Social  Realism
Mode of  Acquisition and  Current Condition:  The Lathe Journals,  from its oldest to the very recent issues, were acquired by means of donation. The  issues are all in  good condition and  have been kept on a  shelf solely  intended for the  storage/display of  the journal

Lathe is a tool used primarily for shaping metal or wood.  The term was also the word of choice for the campus magazine that encapsulates the literary scene and production at Batangas State University – The National  Engineering University (formerly Pablo Borbon  Memorial Institute of Technology). The library currently stores a number of copies of the magazine, from the 1980s up to the present. The 1984 issue of Lathe Journal appears to be an interesting aggregate of literary works.  The issue was published just months after the assassination of the late Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’  Aquino, Jr. Thus, some of the literary pieces by former  PBMIT students also reverberate the zeitgeist of the time. The poem “Gumising Ka!” by Gerardo June T. Buan is a call for social awakening from a period of deceit,  corruption and violence, and social participation. This call, revolutionary as it may sound, laments the political unconsciousness of the people which has fed the enduring presence of social ills that the author describes.  The same theme is also present in Bernardo A. Austria’s  “Sigaw ng Katarungan”. The poem forwards the idea that justice is attainable through social awakening. The notion of social contract seemingly operates within the poem. As the government fails in fulfilling its duties, it is the right of the people to redeem the freedoms they surrendered to the government in the first place – a  contract that has made possible the existence of this political institution. Not only is this teaching from the  Enlightenment present in the poem, however. The latter  also submits to the Christian dogma that freedom is a gift  from God (i.e. Laging isaloob na galing sa langit  kalayaang ngayo’y ipinagkakait). This mixture of  Enlightenment and Christianity is an interesting feature of the poem. The editor’s note is an explicit call for a  revolution, as the title suggests. Jimmie G. Bagot notes the growing obsession of people from all walks of life  “with the accumulation of more money”. This materialistic obsession, according to the author, has turned “men into self-seeking and self-centered individuals”. The author adds: “They have learned to use their skills, knowledge, and power to pursue selfish interests, unmindful of the fact that there are still other people they have to live with, men to work with, and partners to strive within the search for a better life.” With this moral degradation, Bagot finds a revolution as the solution. But contrary to common parlance, Bagot’s revolution is “not a revolution of violence, hatred or destruction. Rather it should be a revolution that would come from self-giving and dedication to our fellowmen”.  Perhaps, these literary pieces are a response to what  Noel L. Macatangay considers as the weak involvement of then-Pablo Borbonians. Truly enough, school publication is a window through which one can observe the development of consciousness among the students.  Not only do these publications feature the literary prowess of students but also, as a logical effect, their reaction/response to the day-to-day political and social dynamics they experience. Take the pieces herein annotated as examples. Because of the social weather,  one can easily notice social realism as the regnant literary tone in these works. Social realism, as Merriam  Webster, is “a theory or practice of using appropriate representation and symbol to express a social or political attitude”. As such, campus journals can be considered a  repository of regional literature. Methodologically,  defining Philippine National Literature can come from the examination of different regional literature. Thus,  campus journals can provide data for such examination and definition.

Title: Seismic  Assessment of  Masonry Wall of  the Basilica of  Immaculada Concepcion in  Batangas City 
Author/Creator: Rhea S. De Ocampo
Place of  Publication or  Production: Mapua  University
Date of  Publication or  Production: 2016
Number of Pages: 150 pp.
Type of  Material: Thesis
Keywords: Seismic  Assessment, Masonry, Structural Engineering
Mode of  Acquisition and  Current Condition:  The thesis is acquired through  donation and in  good condition.  This is kept  together with  other theses in a  shelf solely  intended for theses  and dissertations

Rhea S. De Ocampo is currently a faculty member in the  Department of Civil and Sanitary Engineering of  Batangas State University – The National Engineering  University. Her thesis presents the seismic assessment of  the masonry wall structure of the Basilica of the  Immaculate Conception in Batangas City, and sketches  the basilica’s structure and the geometrical and  mechanical properties of the materials used in its  construction. The said Basilica is located in the heart of  the city, just adjacent to the Batangas City Hall and Plaza  Mabini. The center is reminiscent of plaza complex. The  Basilica was built in 1581 during Father Diego Mojica’s  tenure as parish priest. The thesis is an important  contribution to heritage conservation studies. It deals  with how engineering can solve structural problems like  deterioration as they are observed in centuries-old  buildings. The author recommends some mechanism  through which conservator can strengthen the structural  integrity of heritage buildings. “3. Retrofitting of the  façade, or other mean of stiffening, may help to prevent  a future collapse”; “5. Strengthening the building by  making it box-type structure by adding steel chains or by  connecting every adjacent corner all is also  recommended”. As such, this thesis can be used as a  reference for future study and analysis of historic  masonry structure in the Philippines. With the threat of  natural disasters and their effects to the structural  condition of built-heritage, cultural agencies must listen  to the recommendations of studies such as this one to  update their policies and mechanism in cultural heritage  conservation and preservation.

Title: A short Biographical Sketch of Leonor  B. Rivera (1867-1893)
Author: Eduardo P. Angeles, Ph. D
Place of Publication: Camiling, Tarlac (Unpublished)
Date of Publication: 2003
Number of pages: [8] Type of material: Manuscript (Research Article)
Keywords: Rivera, Leonor – 1867-1893 Jose Rizal 1861 – 1896, Romances
Mode of Acquisition: Donated by the Author
Current state:  In good condition. 

Angeles, E.P. (2003). A short biographical sketch of  Leonor B. Rivera: 1863-1893. Unpublished. 

The author, Eduard P. Angeles narrates the life of Leonor  Rivera and her love affair with Jose Rizal. He traces his narration from oral history and books on the life and works of Rizal. Throughout the narration, the writer described Leonor Rivera’s beginnings, meeting the love of her life, her grief, and life decisions resulting in a  lonely and tragic life.

Title: Pamana ng  Buhay: the living  heritage of Biñan
Author/Creator:  Biñan City Culture, History, Arts and  Tourism Office, City Government  of Biñan
Place of publication or production: Jointly published  by: Erehwon Artworld Corporation, Quezon City and Biñan City Culture,  History, Arts and  Tourism Office, City Government  of Biñan, Biñan City, Laguna
Date of publication or production: 2020
Number of pages:  193
Type of material: Book (coffee table)
Keywords: Pamana/Biñan coffee table book
Mode of acquisition: Owned by Biñan  City Culture, History, Arts and  Tourism Office and the Biñan CitY Studies Center (city public library), where it is displayed and can be accessed by the public.
Current state or condition: Excellent condition.

Biñan gives life to its history. Its cultural heritage, and its art. Because these are all a part of who we are. Our identity as a people and as a community cannot be complete without a knowledge of our beginnings and an appreciation of the traditions and art forms that have come to us from the old days. That is why we Biñanenses do not forget our past. We see and feel the past in our midst, as part of our present, and as an inspiration for our future.  Thus, here, we humbly receive this legacy of life – Pamana ng Buhay – that our city has bequeathed to us,  and proudly carries on the living heritage of Biñan. Pamana ng Buhay: The Living Heritage of Biñan is the first coffetable book of the City of Biñan. Launched last  February 2, 2020, during the 75th year celebration of  “Araw ng Biñan” and 10 years of cityhood.

Title: Magayon an Satuyang Probinsiya
Author/Creator:  Abdon M. Balde, Jr.
Place of  publication or  production:  Manila, Philippines
Date of  Publication: 2011
Number of pages:  216 pages
Type of Material:  Book
Keywords: poems, local arts, tigsik, Bicol Literature
Mode of Acquisition: Complimentary copy (donated by  the Albay Provincial Tourism  and Cultural Affairs Office)
Current State or  condition: Very Good

Balde, Abdon M. Jr. (2011). Magayon an satuyang  probinsya. 

“Magayon a Satuyang Probinsya” or Our province is beautiful in English is a compilation of stories and poems which shows the rich history, culture, and traditions of our province. It also shows the resiliency of  Albayanos, despite the strong typhoons that pass through our province, we Albayanos are “oragon”. 

Title: Old Family Trees of Albay Province
Author / Creator:  Marcial Estevez Tuanqui, Jr,
Place and Date of  publication or production: Albay  Province Bicol, Philippines (2017)
Number of Pages:  116 pages
Type of Material:  Book
Keywords: Albay Province, Bicol, Old Family Tree
Mode of Acquisition: Complimentary copy
Current State or  condition: Fine/Like New

Tuanqui, Marcial Jr. (2017). Old family trees of Albay province. 

Mr. Tuanqui is a retired bank manager, public servant, professor, an active civic leader who advocates for good governance, and a history enthusiast. In a  fervent quest to trace the colorful past of his ancestry, the book Old FamilyTrees of Albay Province was published in 1997 with a vision of creating a genealogy of the ancestral roots of prominent Albayanos. It also pays tribute to families who built the foundation of the social,  cultural, and political landscape of the province. 

Title: Facets of  faith: discovering  the church  heritage of Quezon  City
Author/ Creator:  Malacura, Billy Ray
Place of  publication or  production:  [Quezon City,  Philippines] Date of  publication or  production:[2017] Number of pages: 172
Type of material: Coffee Table Book
Keywords: Quezon  City, Philippines.  Quezon City,  Church. Quezon  City, Church heritage. Quezon  City, Church history. Quezon  City, Religiosity.  Quezon City,  Sacred monuments. Quezon City, Religious sites. Quezon City,  Houses of Worship. Quezon  City, Religious heritage. Quezon  City, Seats of Faith.  Quezon City,  Beliefs.
Mode of acquisition: This book is a  publication for the  Quezon City  Government and later on, was given to the Quezon City  Public Library as a contribution to form part of the collection of Local  History and to serve as reference material as well.
Current State or  Condition of the  Book: The book remains in good working condition, complete, and gently used.

Malacura, B. R. C. (2017). Facets of Faith: Discovering the Church Heritage of Quezon City. (F. P. Pereña Galang, Ed.). Quezon City Government.  

The Facets of Faith: Discovering the Church Heritage of  Quezon City is a commemorative book published on the occasion of Quezon City’s Diamond jubilee, featuring the various religious sites, houses of worship, and beliefs that abound within the City. It is a book that exhibits the different churches and houses of worship, featuring also their unique architectural designs which contribute to the City’s rich cultural and religious heritage of our City. The book is a useful guide to appreciate the history and beginnings of one’s beliefs, and for everyone who would love to meditate spiritually and wish to journey back to the beginnings of our relationship with our Creator called  God.

Title: Quezon City:  Hope Becomes  Reality: Stories of  Lives Made Better
Author/Creator: Choudhury, Perla Aragon  [and seven others] Place of  publication or  production: Quezon City,  Philippines
Date of  publication or  production: 2018
Number of pages: 190
Type of material: Coffee Table Book
Keywords: Quezon  City, Philippines.  Quezon City,  Living. Quezon City, Children. Quezon City, Teens. Quezon City, Senior Citizens.Quezon  City, Persons with Disability. Quezon  City, Women. Quezon City, Health. Quezon City, HIV/AIDS. Quezon City, Education. Quezon  City, Alternative Education. Quezon  City, Scholarships,  Quezon City, Libraries. Quezon City, Entrepreneurships.
Mode of acquisition: This book was produced by the  Erehwon Artworld  Corporation for the  Local Government of Quezon City  Government through the City’s  Communications  Coordination Center (CCC) and later on was given to the Quezon City  Public Library as a contribution to form part of the collection of Local  History and to serve as reference material as well.
Current State /  Condition: It is in good used condition. The book jacket is present, the binding is perfect and no missing or damaged pages as of this writing.

Aragon-Choudhury, P., Diaz, C. A., De Vela, L., Pilapil,  Louie-an, Roberto, N. C., Rosemary, H. B., Mark  Ramone, G., &Ginete, N. B. (2018). Quezon City,  hope becomes reality: Stories of lives made better. ErehwonArtworld Corporation for the  Local Government of Quezon City.  

Less than a decade can do more in people’s lives. Living in a peaceful place and community and building people’s dreams is what Quezon City Government promises to its people. This book talks about the lives of individuals and how the programs of the Quezon City Government helped them feel empowered and advanced in their lives.  Stories of hope turned into reality. The authors share accounts of dreams coming true. 

Title: 75+ Things  about QC: what to  love, do and see in  Quezon City
Author/ Creator:  [editorial, Sarge Lacuesta with  Mookie Katigbak Lacuesta] Place of  publication or  production: Quezon City, Philippines
Date of  publication or  production: [2016] Number of pages: 132
Type of material: Coffee Table Book
Keywords: Quezon  City, Philippines.  Quezon City  (Philippines) — Description and  travel. Quezon  City, Museums.  Quezon City,  Shops. Quezon  City, Parks. Quezon  City, Arts. Quezon  City, Cinemas,  Movies. Quezon  City, Sports.  Quezon City,  Festival. Quezon  City, Parade.  Quezon City, Party.  Quezon City,  Restaurants. Quezon City, Food.  Quezon City,  Dance. Quezon  City, Culture.Quezon City, Maps.
Mode of acquisition: This book is a publication for the  Quezon City Government and later on was given to the Quezon City  Public Library as a contribution to form part of the collection of Local  History and to serve as reference material as well. The book is currently situated in the Filipiniana,  Local History and  Archives Section of the Quezon City  Public Library and as of this writing, is under its Local  History – Special  Collection (Coffee table books) which is intended for room use only. This book remains in very good working condition, complete, and gently used. There are no book defects or discoloration of pages.

Lacuesta, A. R., &Katigbak, M. (Eds.). (2016). 75+ Things  about QC: What to love, do, and see in Quezon City. Local Government of Quezon  City.  

75+ Things you can do in the City of Stars, an overview of Quezon City’s many attractions is what this book promises to offer. From its six (6) districts, each one has a different character to offer be it a culinary treat, a historical monument, a museum, or a walk in a park.  Reading this book can take you to the beauty that  Quezon City has to offer.  

Title: Quez Lugar Este, Kan Dayo sa  Sadiring Banwa
Author: Jaime Jesus U. Borlagdan
Place of Publication: Suralista Press. Tabaco City
Date of Publication: 2009
Number of Pages: 129
Type of Material:  Book
Keyword: Poetry
Mode o Acquisition: Donated by the author
Current State or Condition of the Local Heritage Collection: The book is in good condition.

This book presents a collection of literary pieces such as poetry, music, and writings written in the Bicol  language particularly the dialect of Tabaco City. It features primarily the town’s public market by way of storytelling through poems and rhetoric writings. It tells events and happenings that took place in the public market writings, the people that come and go, and the tragic moments that had transpired, from the time the fire devoured it until it was broken down and demolished. This book reflects the writer’s sentiments and expression of regrets embedded in the phrases, lines, and writings he uttered.  This book as a literary work opens an opportunity for everyone to look back on one of the many momentous eventualities in Tabaco City, a great place in Bicol. A share of history that will be carried from generation to generation.

Title of the Book:  KALAPAKAPA, mga  rawitdawit
Author: Eduardo E.  Uy, Jr.
Place of  Publication: Arc  Press. Legazpi
Number of Pages: 177
Type of Material: Book
Keyword:  Poetry
Mode of  Acquisition: Donated by a  private citizen
Current State / Condition of the Local Heritage Collection: The book is in good condition.

This book is a project of students of Bicol  University and Divine Word College of  Legazpi. A compilation of literary pieces written in Bikol dialects that reflects every writer’s emotions, feelings, and thoughts over various matters and interests. It expresses the writer’s ideas through phrases and lines in poetry in distinctive Bicolano manners. The book showcases some of Bikol’s ways of expressing sentiments as a peculiar characteristic and identity. This book can be a mere representation of Bicol as a region and the particular ways of its people.

Title: Folktales from Northern Samar
Author/Creator: Lydia P. Escober de la Ros
Place of publication or production: University of Eastern Philippines at the University Town, Northern
Samar
Date of publication or production: 2006
Number of pages: 148 pages
Keywords: folktales, psyche, folklore, and cultural-based curricular resource
Mode of acquisition: Donation
Current state/condition of the material: Excellent condition with readable texts

De la Rosa, L. (2006). Folktales from Northern Samar. University of Eastern Philippines.

The book is a collection of folk stories from some thirty years of hibernation. The varied tales gathered were from chosen informants based on their age, level of education, and place of residence. Furthermore, the collection is suitable for use in the Filipino Literatures course. It compliments readings from indigenous literature, which is essential as it is arduous to find oral literature from this region of the country. The cultural traits that set them apart from the rest of the world’s people run via these fictional products. The author portrayed faithfully in English the stories she originally wrote in Samarnon, keeping the attraction and flavor intact as opposed to what typically occurs when translations are made.

Title: Susumaton: Oral Narratives of Leyte
Author/Creator: Merlie M. Alunan (editor)
Place of publication or production: Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
Date of publication or production: 2016
Number of pages: 278
Type of material: folk literature-Waray, tales-Philippines-Leyte, legends-Philippines-Leyte
Mode of acquisition: Donated personally by Alunan
Current state/condition of the material: : In good condition, with readable texts and complete pages bound in paperback

Alunan, M. (Ed.). (2016). Susumaton: oral narratives of Leyte. Ateneo de Manila University Press.

The book contains a wide range of stories for both adults and children. The stories do not restrict to a certain age limit which implies that everyone can read and retell these stories. The oral narratives have six themes including the stories of mystery and magic, accounts, fables, verse narratives, folktales, and scatological tales. The stories shared in this book use the common language of the Waraynon people which is the Waray-Waray dialect. The book Susumaton is a part of the intangible cultural heritage. These are the traditions or living expressions that have been passed down from our ancestors to our descendants. Examples include oral traditions, performing arts, social customs, rituals, holiday celebrations, and knowledge and practices relating to nature and the cosmos. Numerous tales incorporate the folklore that makes up much of our traditional beliefs about things, locations, and legendary beings. Various stories paved the way for the propagation of social and religious ideals, making them important as educators of these values to the contemporary culture. Stories are contemporary and a part of the living culture in the sense that people still tell them, whether they are old tales that have been reinvented or new ones that have been created. The contents of the book do not solely focus on providing information, but it also preserves these oral narratives which are part of the intangible heritages of the locality. This also shows the Leyteños pride and love for their native language, way of life, and unique perspective on our world.

Title: Gentle shepherd faithful  sentinel: a biography of Gabriel M. Reyes, the first Filipino Archbishop
Author:  Evelyn S. Reyes-Tirol
Place of publication: Manila
Date of publication: c1992
Number of pages: ix,  242pages
Type of Material:  Book
Keywords:  Biography, Gabriel M. Reyes, First Filipino Archbishop
Mode of acquisition: The book was a donation by the officers and members of  Archbishop Gabriel  M. Reyes Memorial Foundation, Inc.,  last October 10,  2021.
Current state or  condition of the  local heritage collection depicted in the photographs: The  book has little discoloration on  the top and bottom edge but  overall the book is  in good condition

Reyes-Tirol, Evelyn S. Gentle shepherd faithful sentinel:  a biography of Gabriel M. Reyes, first Filipino Archbishop. Manila: Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes Memorial Foundation, Inc., 1992. 

The publication is a biography of the first Filipino Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes, an exemplary Aklanon, a  patriotic Filipino, and a prophetic leader of the Catholic  Church who devoted his life to serving God. Humanitarianism, nationalism, charism, and unwavering  Christian devotion to the mission which influenced his life are important values that can serve as an inspiration and strengthen our young Filipinos in their constant search for models and challenges to a life of meaning and productivity.

Title: Viva! Kay  Señor Santo Niño,  Viva!: Aklan’s Santo Niño Ati-Atihan Festivals
Author : Marcela Reyes-Tinagan
Place of publication: Manila
Date of publication: c2001
Number of pages:  xv, 120pages
Type of Material:  Book
Keywords: Aklan  Festivals, Ati-Atihan Festivals, Santo Niño Festivals
Mode of acquisition: The book was donated to the municipal library by the Northwestern Visayan Colleges  (NVC) through Ms. Janet C. Toriaga,  NVC library supervisor, and Mr.  Miguel M. Cobaria,  NVC library consultant during the commemoration of the 59th Public  Library Day in  Kalibo last March  9, 2018.
Current state or condition of the local heritage collection depicted in the photograph: There are a few stains on some pages; and a slight problem on the book spine, strip glued to the sections was detached.

Reyes-Tinagan, Marcela M. Viva! Kay Señor Santo Niño  Viva!: Aklan’s Santo Niño Ati-atihan Festivals. Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 2001. 

This publication highlighted the famous Ati-atihan festival in Aklan. The making of this well-researched work tells us that the Ati-atihan festival is always been associated with the feast of the Santo Niño which the Aklanons and very many people from other places love to celebrate. This book will help preserve the precious religious and cultural traditions of the Aklanons that will be handed down from generation to generation. 

Title: Town of a  thousand
Author: Roman A.  De la Cruz
Place of  publication:  Kalibo,  Aklan
Date of  publication: c1993
Number of pages:  xv,  246pages.
Type of Material:  Book
Keywords:  Kalibo history, Biographies of  Kalibonhon
Mode of acquisition:  This book was donated to the municipal library by the former Sangguniang Bayan member of Kalibo, Aklan, Dra. Daisy Sucro Briones.
Current state or condition of the local heritage collection depicted in the photographs: There is a little discoloration on some pages but does not shadow the text.  A few folded lines can be seen on the front and back covers of the book.  Overall the book is in good condition.

The book is about the history of Kalibo, Aklan, and her people. It also includes the biographies of the  Kalibonhons whose lives, achievements, works, and sacrifices have earned honor, dignity, and distinction and have benefited a great number of people with much good and for a long time. The compiler and author believe that there is a felt need to recapitulate into record Kalibo history and it must be written in order to preserve these memoirs of our past to bequeath a legacy responsive to the searching need of the future generations.

Title: Table Setting – Hiligaynon edition
Author: Rechel C. Villagracia
Place of  Publication: (Sigma, Capiz)
Date of  Publication: Unpublished material  Copyright: 2022
No. of Pages: 5 pages
Type of  Material:  Manuscript (Copy)
Keywords: Table  Setting; Food Service; Hiligaynon
Mode of Acquisition: Donated by the author.
Current State: In good condition. This material is currently unpublished and  for room use only

Villagracia, R.C.(2022). Table setting: Hiligaynon edition.  Unpublished manuscript. Department of Hospitality  Management, Capiz State University-Sigma Satellite  College.

Written in the local language of Capiz,  Hiligaynon, the author discussed the basic techniques and procedures for table setting. Table set-ups, proper handling and use of equipment, table setting pieces and tableware as well as safety and sanitation are some of the topics presented in this manuscript. The manuscript  was intended to be used as a guidebook in delivering  instructions during the outreach program of CapSU  Sigma in the various communities and barangays of  Sigma, Capiz

Title: Everyday Culture: Our Schools of Living Traditions
Author/Creator:  National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA); Anna  Jennifer Venture,  Dwayne Paulo Samarista, Reden  Ulo, writers; Rhonson Ng, Allin  D. Kurasig, Dick William Neri, Marcfred Dillera,  Paul Omar Pastrano Gangoso,  photographers; Maris Katrina Africa Bolasco, book project head;  Felipe De Leon, Jr.,  consultant; Nestor  Horifilla, Rolly Miguel, Sigmahanon Foundation for Culture and the Arts (SFCAI), and  Senator Loren Legarda, project administrators.
Place of Publication: Manila, Philippines
Date of Publication: 2018  Copyright: 2018
No. of Pages: 278  pages
Type of  Material: Book
Keywords: Schools  of living traditions  (SLTs); Filipino culture; Culture bearers; Cultural  heritage; Traditional arts and crafts; Philippine cultural communities; Indigenous people
Mode of Acquisition: Donated by Mr. Kelly Art Montefrio, former faculty of CapSU Sigma.
Current State: In  good condition

National Commission for Culture and the Arts (2018).  Everyday culture: our schools of living traditions.  National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

The  NCCA feature in this book the various creative products of the Schools of Living Traditions in the different cultural communities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.  It is a collaborative effort to document and preserve the Living Traditions in order for the present and future generations could enjoy the rich cultural heritage found in the various communities and locales in the country. 

Title: Fantasy: fiction for young adults
Author/Creator:  Francis Alfar and Kenneth Yu, editors; Sage Alfar,  Mais Gapud, Singrid Gayangos,  Katrina G. Gomez, Joel Donato Ching  Jacob, Gabriela Lee, Arby Medina, Kate Osias, Fidelis  Tan, Vince Torres, Celistine Trinidad, and Vincent Gregory Yu, contributors.
Place of Publication: Quezon City, Philippines
Date of Publication: 2018  Copyright: 2018
No. of Pages: 220  pages
Type of Material: Book
Keywords: Fantasy fiction; Philippine fiction; Philippine literature; Young adult fiction.
Mode of Acquisition: Through Purchase
Current state: In  good condition as  the book is new

Alfar, D. F., & Yu, K. (Eds.). (2018). Fantasy: Filipino fiction for young adults. The University of the  Philippines Press.

This anthology of short stories is intended for young adult Filipinos. It presents and explores the current concerns and issues they are dealing with in this modern time. Collected by the editors, Dean Francis Alfar and Kenneth Yu, some stories had elements of typical Filipino tales: alchemy,  local healers, superstitious beliefs, and characters having supernatural abilities. Among the more recent  and relevant topics incorporated into the book, were  issues on having ADHD, struggles of keeping friendships  and growing up, the hardships a teenager is facing in  the realm of realities of life

Title: Gadungan:  Tagum’s Cultural  Treasures, Gift to  Humanity
Author / Creator:  City Government  of Tagum
Place of   Publication: Tagum City, Davao  del Norte
Date of  Publication: 2019
Number of Pages:  135p
Type of Materials:  Books  (Hardbound)
Keywords: Tagum  Cultural treasures
Mode of  Acquisition: The copy of the book entitled,  “GADUNGAN:  Tagum’s Cultural  Treasures, Gift to  Humanity” was endorsed by the  City Cultural  Communities  Affairs Division  (CCCAD) of the  Local Government of Tagum last 2019.  This is to serve as a  reference for the  Tagumenyos who would like to know the profiles of the different cultural masters in the traditional literary,  visual, performance, culinary and traditional healing from the tribes of Mansaka, Mandaya. Kagan, Ata-Manobo, Dibabawon, Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug and Iranun.
Current state or condition of the local heritage collection depicted in the photograph: The said book is being displayed at the local history corner. The books and their pages are in a good state.

The City of Tagum is replete with treasures, but nothing could probably equal the remarkable people from the different cultural communities who, since time immemorial, have greatly enriched the cultural life of the city. This book is a celebration of these cultural treasures, and how they kept the tradition alive despite the external pressures from a modernized world that keep on changing. 

Gadungan, prominently emblazoned in the cover, is the equivalent word for a treasure that is worth keeping among the Kagans, one of the three original settlers of the city. The word is also shared by the  Mandaya and Maranao tribes, respectively. Perhaps a  reflection of the diversity, this book also highlights other  “treasures” from different tribes – or Pyag-idunngan of  Mansaka, Empakuman of Dibabawon, Lubong to  igbutyag of Ata-Manobo, and Pusaka of Maguindanaon,  Iranun, and Tausug. 

The typeface of Gadungan is set in Baybayan font that mimics the strokes and curves of the Baybayin script, in an attempt to connect to our greater Filipino roots. 

The cover elucidates the grandiosity of the cultural treasures of the city and is set in a red background to symbolize the lofty status of the cultural communities of the city, the background prominently highlights the pattern of the Mansaka tribe, one of the tribes that call Tagum City their home. 

Gadungan, in the truest sense of the word, is indeed a treasure to keep.

Title: The City  Government of Tagum: Transforming Landscape, Transforming Lives
Author / Creator:  City Government  of Tagum
Place of  Publication:  Tagum City, Davao  del Norte
Date of  Publication: 2013
Number of Pages:  160p
Type of Materials:  Books (Hardbound)
Keywords: Tagum  City
Mode of  Acquisition: The copy of the book entitled, “The  City of Tagum: Transforming Landscapes, Transforming Lives” was endorsed last 2013  by the Local Administration of  Tagum to the  Tagum City Library and Learning  Commons.
Current state or  condition of the  local heritage collection  depicted in the photograph: Good condition

After the Municipality of Tagum gained its status as a component City of the Province of Davao del Norte in  1998. One could not help but notice its fast-paced transformation. The positive changes were not only evident in the City’s transformed landscapes, but also in the pleasant lifescapes that pulsate with great gusto.  The local administration of the City has proven that the vastness of the City’s development was not only competently calculated, but was also confidently orchestrated. 

This publication creatively documents the best practices for sustainable development with an emphasis on responsive governance, community building, and effective delivery of social services including the efficient utilization of public resources. The numerous awards and recognition bestowed upon the city are affirmations of the significant success stories that are presented in this book.