2005 National Book Week activities set

The following activities are slated for this year's 71st National Book Week celebration with the theme Kultura ng Pagbabasa'y Palaganapin, Aklat at Aklatan Pagyamanin (Developing the Culture of Reading Through Books and Libraries), which will be held from 24-30 November 2005:

• 24 November - FunWalk and Book Character Parade around Rizal Park, Mass, and Opening of Exhibit. Opening ceremonies will be held at the National Library with NCCA Chairman Ambeth Ocampo as keynote speaker.
  
• 25-29 November - Different library associations, including ASLP and PNU-LISAA have lined up various activities in line with the celebration.
• 30 November - PLAI Fellowship luncheon at Manila Hotel with Joey Lina as guest speaker. The event will be capped with this year's PLAI awardees: Belen Vibar, Milagros Ong, Teresita Moran, Loreto Serina, Miguel Cobaria, and Fe Abeleda-Robles.
  

The National Book Week is an annual event sponsored by The National Library in cooperation with Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI). This year's NBW Chairman is Thelma Kim and Co-Chairman is Lourdes Soriano.

On a personal note, I am extending my congratulations to this year's awardees for their contributions to PLAI and to the profession.

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