Nathalie Grace Adalid

Dec 8, 2024 | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Erin Alcala |Nathalie Grace Adalid

MANILA, Philippines — Libraries have played a pivotal role in shaping communities and civilizations, serving as gateways to acquiring knowledge and as cultural hubs that connect the past and present, ensuring that history and learning are passed down to future generations. But, reality check: according to a 2023 research report by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), the total number of public libraries in the Philippines makes up only 3 percent of the ideal as prescribed by law.

Mar 19, 2023 | iqfin.net | Nathalie Grace Adalid

Inquirer.netBy Nathalie Grace AdalidSmart homes provide the convenience of a seamless and connected lifestyle. Once seen only in the most expensive homes, smart features are now considered practical and useful, prompting many to either retrofit their spaces with the most sophisticated systems, or at the very least, add smart appliances and fixtures. Some even go to the extent of purchasing new modern homes that already have built-in automation systems.