12/08/2026
๐ง๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ 139๐๐ต ๐๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐! ๐ต๐ญ
One hundred and thirty-nine years of holding our history, our stories, and our dreams within its walls. It is where our heroesโ writings are kept safe, where our ancestorsโ wisdom lives on, and where every Filipino can come to learn, discover, and be proud of our identity.
More than just a repository of knowledge, it is a sanctuary for learners, a source of inspiration for writers and scholars, and a beacon of truth accessible to every Filipino. Through wars, changes, and progress, it has remained steadfast in its mission: to collect, protect, and share the wealth of our nationโs intellectual and cultural heritage.
May the National Library continue to thrive, grow, and serve generations more โ bridging our glorious past with a bright future. Hereโs to 139 years of excellence, service, and love for Philippine literature and history. Happy 139th Anniversary! ๐โจ
Captions by Precious Garcia / Secretary
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