City of Koronadal Library

12/11/2026

A library card in Finland can sometimes give you access to much more than books.

Many Finnish libraries have workshop spaces where people can use equipment such as sewing machines, overlockers, 3D printers, and other practical tools. In Helsinki, Oodi Central Library has sewing machines available for public use, along with basic sewing supplies.

That means someone with a torn jacket, loose seam, or pair of trousers that needs shortening does not necessarily have to buy a sewing machine for one small repair.

They can use shared equipment at the library instead.

Some libraries also organise free repair workshops where people can bring damaged clothes, learn how to use the machines, and get help with things like patching holes, replacing zippers, or adjusting the fit of an old garment.

I like how practical this makes a library feel.

You can walk in with something damaged and leave with it usable again.

At the same time, repairing clothes helps them stay in use for longer instead of being replaced too quickly.

Sometimes sharing one machine between hundreds of people makes far more sense than everyone buying their own.

11/11/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, LGOO VI JENNIFER C. FERNANDEZ, MTRM! 🎉

The DILG Koronadal Staff proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to LGOO VI Jennifer C. Fernandez, MTRM, City Local Government Operations Officer, for being recognized as the BEST CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER in the 2026 Regional Subaybayani Awards! 🏆

This prestigious recognition is a testament to your exemplary leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence in local governance and public service.

Your achievement brings pride and inspiration to the entire DILG Koronadal family. May this well-deserved recognition inspire you to continue making a meaningful difference in the communities you serve.

Congratulations and well-deserved recognition! 💙💛

Greetings from your DILG Koronadal Family!

11/11/2026

🌏📚 AGE IS NEVER A BARRIER TO LEARNING AND EXPLORING! 🇦🇺✈️
Adventure knows no age, and learning never goes out of style! ❤️

Meet one of our senior citizen library visitors who is getting ready for an exciting trip to Australia! Before setting foot on the Land Down Under, this enthusiastic traveler dropped by our Public library to browse through our collection of physical books and gather valuable background knowledge about the country.

From discovering Australia's fascinating culture and history to learning about its famous landmarks, places, and traditions, every page brings this soon-to-be traveler one step closer to an unforgettable adventure! 📖🌏

What a beautiful reminder that the journey doesn't begin at the airport—it begins with curiosity, discovery, and a good book!

At our library, we celebrate lifelong learning, where every reader, regardless of age, is always welcome to explore the world one page at a time. 💚

Here's to more adventures, meaningful discoveries, and a safe and memorable journey to Australia! 🦘❤️

Because the world is a book, and those who keep learning never stop turning its pages!

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10/11/2026

🔖✨ 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡: 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 ✨🔖

Creativity took center stage this morning at the City of Koronadal Public Library! 🎨📚

As part of the 36th Library and Information Services Month (LISM) 2026, our young artists showcased their talent through the Pananda ng ASEAN: Bookmark Making Contest, creating bookmarks that celebrate the culture, heritage, and love of reading across the ASEAN region. 🌏

Every bookmark told a story, and every participant showed that a small piece of art can inspire a big love for books. Congratulations and thank you to all of our participants, teachers, and supporters! 👏💛

Stay tuned for the results and awarding on November 17, 2026. 🏆

📖 ASEAN Libraries: Integrating Networked Knowledge for Culture

10/11/2026

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2026 Economic and Financial Literacy is here! ✨

Ngayong November 9–15, 2026, sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang Economic and Financial Literacy (EFL) Week 2026, na may temang:

“Kaalaman sa Ekonomiya at Pinansya: Sama-samang Pagsulong tungo sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Bukas para sa Bawat Pamilya.”

Dahil ang mas matatag na kinabukasan ay nagsisimula sa tamang kaalaman at wais na desisyon!

🔗 For more information, visit: https://depdev.gov.ph/economic-and-financial-literacy-week-2026/

10/11/2026

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09/11/2026

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Lawmaker calls on SUCs to open libraries to communities

MANILA – Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos on Monday called on state universities and colleges to open their libraries to the people as the country commemorates Library and Information Services Month this November.

“Libraries are a key partner in helping us overcome our current learning crisis. In this regard, I hope that our SUCs will extend a helping hand to our communities to promote a culture of lifelong learning among our people,” Bernos, a member of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education said in a news release.

The lawmaker highlighted the role of libraries in empowering communities by providing free access to learning resources and technology.

As physical and digital repositories of knowledge, libraries are also crucial in helping preserve cultural heritage, she added.

“Our libraries hold vital assets not only for technical knowledge, but also for learning about our local history, collective memory, and identity as a community,” Bernos said.

“These can be valuable and beneficial to every Filipino and emphasizes why we must have more libraries that everyone can access.”

Bernos also suggested that SUCs conduct library-centered activities in communities to encourage people to read and access library materials.

“Halimbawa, baka maaaring magsagawa ang mga estudyanteng may on-the-job training ng mga reading clinics, library tours, at iba pang makabuluhang gawain para sa mga nakababatang myembro ng komunidad at sa iba pang interesadong magbasa (For example, students undergoing on-the-job training could perhaps conduct reading clinics, library tours, and other meaningful activities for younger members of the community and other individuals who are interested in reading),” she said. (PNA)

CULTURE OF LEARNING. A section of the Mariano Marcos State University library in Batac, Ilocos Norte in an undated photo. Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos on Monday (Nov. 9, 2026) called on the country’s state universities and colleges to open their libraries to the people to promote a culture of lifelong learning among Filipinos. (Photo courtesy of MMSU)

09/11/2026

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THE DOCTOR WHO BUILT MORE THAN A HOSPITAL IN SOUTH COTABATO

Along General Santos Drive in Koronadal City stands the Dr. Arturo P. Pingoy Medical Center. Behind its name is the story of a physician whose contributions extended beyond treating patients to establishing institutions that would help shape healthcare and professional education in South Cotabato.

Dr. Arturo Pasaporte Pingoy Sr. was a physician, surgeon, healthcare institution-builder, and civic leader. Together with his wife, Dr. Amparo Yusay-Pingoy, he established The Doctors’ Clinic and Hospital, Inc. in 1961, beginning as a modest outpatient clinic serving residents of South Cotabato and neighboring communities.

What began as a small medical practice gradually developed into a major healthcare institution in Koronadal.

But the couple’s vision extended beyond providing medical treatment. They also recognized the importance of developing the region’s own healthcare workforce.

In 1971, they established The Doctors’ Clinic and Hospital School of Midwifery, which opened with 52 students. The institution’s historical account identifies it as the first school of midwifery in South Cotabato.

Over the succeeding decades, the school expanded its academic offerings, including health aide, nursing aide, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. Eventually, the institution evolved into St. Alexius College, formally adopting its present name during the 2008–2009 academic year.

Through these two institutions, the Pingoy couple helped advance both healthcare delivery and health-professions education in the province.

Dr. Pingoy was also active in civic leadership. A member of the Rotary Club of Koronadal, he served as the 16th District Governor of Rotary International District 3860 during Rotary Year 1981–1982.

His public-service legacy continued through his family, including his son, physician and former South Cotabato Governor Arthur “Dodo” Y. Pingoy Jr.

Today, the hospital founded by Dr. Arturo and Dr. Amparo carries his name as the Dr. Arturo P. Pingoy Medical Center, a 100-bed, Level 2 healthcare institution.

The medical center has also embraced environmental sustainability. Under the succeeding generation of the Pingoy family, the hospital installed 897 solar panels capable of supplying approximately 30–40% of its electricity requirements, demonstrating how healthcare institutions can contribute to climate resilience while maintaining essential medical services.

In 2020, the facility also partnered with the Provincial Government of South Cotabato to operate a COVID-19 testing laboratory, contributing to the province’s pandemic response.

More than six decades after the establishment of the original clinic, Dr. Pingoy’s legacy remains visible in the institutions that grew from his family’s commitment to medicine and education.

His story reminds us that the impact of a physician can extend far beyond the patients treated during a lifetime. Sometimes, it lives on through the hospitals, schools, professionals, and communities that follow.

📍 KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO