When you're an Experimental Psychology student like me, there's a huge probability that you'll be…read morespending most of your time in the library checking out books, looking for journals to cite in your final paper, and using the computers to cram one of your class requirements. With the New Rizal Library in Ateneo, you can do all of this in the nick of time. The New Rizal Library is home to a wide collection of books and journals for your cognitive needs. The library has five floors that you can explore. The first floor is where Ateneo graduates can research materials and information for their further studies. The second floor is the multimedia resource center which can be used for media equipment. They also have rooms that you can reserve for your psychological experiments or film viewing. The third and fourth floor house a wide collection of books, journals, and magazines for research purposes, while the fifth floor, which is the most crowded area of the library, has the study hall where can students meet-up for group projects and discussions. If you're already done studying for all of your classes, you can go to the library to sleep or to make palamig.

Need to do some research? No place better than here!…read more Arguably the most comprehensive, full-service academic library in the Philippines today, the Rizal Library serves as a study, teaching, and research support facility to the university community and researchers from the outside. The new library has 5 floors that houses the circulation and reserve sections, information commons with ample seating and open-access computers, a multimedia center, and technical services facilities among others. Most conveniently, they have online international database access terminals like Euromonitor (a magic tool for business students where they can get FREE research studies on consumer markets for reference) and JStore, a vast interdisciplinary academic journal archive, along with sooo many others! The library also has collections of rare Filipiniana materials including a Jose Rizal exhibit of his own memorabilia, personal donations of Filipino historians, writers, scientists, and other distinguished scholars in the Pardo de Tavera Collection, a microform center, a library of women's writings, an American historical collection, and others. It's a pretty complete library and they hold regular site visits, seminars, and training sessions for librarian groups in and outside of Manila to develop library science and services in the country. They frequently tie up with other top university libraries for projects as well. It's open to outsiders too, so students from nearby universities like to come visit and use the facilities to aid their own work. Personally, I love the Rizal library for its modern yet scholarly atmosphere, making it such a good place to study, do work, or y'know... sleep. Haha! It's super comfortable, albeit a little cold inside, but nothing a snuggly jacket won't fix! The roof deck is mainly an open study area with group tables, but it sometimes transforms to a temporary event space... like when there's a big NBA or UAAP game on. It's not all stuffy school stuff at the Rizal Lib. ;)

As a writer, one of my passions is reading, and I've always been protective of my books. So it was…read morequite a surprise for me to find out that a man named Nanie Guanlao actually set up the entire front part of the house he grew up in along Balagtas St. in Makati as a free library. No library cards, no membership, no anything. The rules are simple: there are none. You can take a book, you can leave a book, or you can do both. You can come once and leave with 10 books, or keep/leave a book every week. Spreading from the steps to his house and leading all the way inside, over 500 books sit there waiting for new readers to explore their pages. My first time there, I ended up taking home "The World According to Garp" and "2001: A Space Odyssey." What started as Nanie's personal collection has become a repository for learning and exploration, a project for Nanie's family, and a neighborhood curiosity. As a believer in the power of words to inspire, motivate, and transform, I applaud Nanie and hope against all odds that there could be people like him in every street in every barangay in every city of the country. One can dream, after all.

Good day! AMA University Library needs listings of Business Administration and Engineering books…read more We would appreciate your sending us a list of books avaiable locally for our faculty and deans to check and recommend books for purchase. Our address is : University Chief Librarian, email : deorense@amaes.edu.ph and or dickorense77@gmail.com Contact No. 09293172259 Thank you and best regards, Dr. Dick E. Orense, EDD.

I love this bookstore for the reason that it sells stuff, more than just books, that I can't get…read moreanywhere else. They have really cute trinkets that can be used in school or in the office. Place is usually not crowded and it really has the quiet library vibe, minus the irritable librarian. I also admire the sales people because they are very helpful and they always assist you in finding the book or magazine that you need. If you're the busy mom or the ate that doesn't want to be bugged by the kids while shopping, there is a small nook here where you can leave the little rascals and keep them occupied while you go around the mall. Just make sure they are old enough to stay by themselves or you can have yaya watch over them. Books are arranged neatly according to topic and field so you can easily locate the ones that you are interested in. So if you're the bookworm who loves to immerse himself in a lot of reading, this is definitely the place to go to.

This is one of my favorite bookstores in the Philippines. I love the aesthetic inside and how it…read morewas laid out especially when they have photo of a woman create with books. It was also bonus that my book, Bridging the Confidence, was available at this location. Definitely a must go if you love book stores.

Bookstore -- more than books! (MANILA Philippines)…read more My two daughters would absolutely love this bookstore if we had one in the U.S. My 10-year old niece who resides in the Philippines introduced me to this store when I told her that I was looking for Sonny Angel merchandise for my adult daughter at home who loves this stuff. Not only did they have them but they had so many different kinds of Pop Mart blind box merchandise meaning you do not know which figure you will receive until you buy one and open the box. The bookstore also carries a good selection of Manga books series which my other daughter would be excited to see. For Yuko Shimizu fans... they sell the mural shirts here too. After all the searching for the Sonny Angel merch I was glad to find them in this bookstore and surprised my child with the plush. Customer service was excellent, they were very friendly and helpful. Great prices! The bookstore is located in the Mitsukoshi BGC in Taguig Metro Manila. Review #3294

The National Library is an anachronism - that's the only word that comes to mind. It's housed in an…read moreancient building along United Nations, inside the Luneta complex, and looks to be made from the same mold as the National Museum and Art Gallery. You need a library card to get in - an actual library card. They have an online catalog, but it's always broken, so you have to revert to their card catalogue. Card catalogue! Who even knows how to use one of those? Their elevator has a ceiling fan that might decapitate you any second, and to pick a floor, you need to pull a knob, twist it, and push it back in. But I consider all these ancient hardships as challenges - as all vast hoards of knowledge need a good set of obstacles to deter all but the most persevering. Once you get inside, you forget all these anyway. Your eyes focus on the rows and rows of books - ancient tomes covered in dust (because they don't clean), with pages that turn into even more dust when you try to flip them (what do you mean climate control?). Every bibliophile or history buff should spend at least an afternoon here. Bring a mask though, and an inhaler.

Sad to say all your contact numbers are just ringing, WALA PONG SUMASAGOT SA LAHAT NG PUBLSIHED…read moreNUBERS NYO EXCEPT BARANGAY PROGRESO...I need to follow up payment for training conducted last week of October...sabi sa Treasury ...a SJ City Ha ll me employee gave a number which again sad to say...WALA PON NASAGOT! hope your improve this aspect of your service

I have had too many bad experiences in different city halls (QC, Makati and Mandaluyong, to be…read morespecific) so I was extremely surprised when I arrived at the San Juan City Hall. The city hall can easily been seen from Pinaglabanan Street. It is also not difficult to park here since there is ample space provided for vehicles. Since they had just moved to this location, everything looks clean and new. The facade alone already looks welcoming and inviting. Upon entering, there is a reception desk with 2-3 employees ready to assist those who approach them. The lady I spoke to quickly directed me to the windows I needed to go to. I love how the building is well-lit and airy. It did not feel cramped or dirty like other city halls. They also have specific windows with proper numbers and labels for specific needs (i.e. a specific window for getting your cedula, another window for property tax, another window for barangay clearance, etc.). Another plus is that you can pay for what you need at that specific window. No need to go to a centralized cashier and go back to the previous window. This saved me so much time! I went there to get my cedula (CTC) and to pay property tax and I was out of there in 15 minutes! Their staff were efficient and did not dare ask for any money beyond what I had to pay for. (BIG disapointment in other city halls!!!) Another big plus for them was their well-kept restrooms. I have never been to a government office with an extremely clean restroom. ;) Kudos to their janitors who maintain them! I was so thrilled with my experience here that I no longer dread having to go back after a year for my annual errands. I really hope they maintain this and act as a model for other city halls as well.

CAMP lib has been one of my lurk arounds in UP Manila. Of course, this is the only place in UP…read moreManila where I could take naps. Well, studying is also my intent going there. The place is fairly new because CAMP just moved to a new building. I kinda miss the older one because it was more spacious than the one we have right now. However, I'm still not complaining about the new one because despite the smaller space, it's still enough because there's not a lot of people inside except during lunch breaks. What I also love about now is that they're now open even during lunch breaks and every Saturday which really helped during our thesis work. I just hope the librarian gets doesn't complain especially on instances where discussions get intense. Well, that's something you really can't take away from librarians. They really take silence seriously even if there's no one else in the room that you'll bother.

Now famous as the usual date spot for the two main characters in the local film 'English Only…read morePlease,' Cool Beans brings together book and coffee lovers alike. The place is really small, nothing really impressive with the interiors, except for the shelves full of books. They have a good selection including the classics to poetry books to mainstream. I also appreciated that there was a lot of local authors up there. It isn't a library, of course, but it's a satisfying collection. I wouldn't say I would go back for their food. Some of the items I sampled weren't bad but a bit forgettable, like the butterscotch bar and the iced mocha. But I suppose the rest of their coffee, like the brewed ones from Sagada which they take pride in, are must-try's. (Disclaimer: I'm not a big caffeine person, so you should probably try them out and see for yourself.) The restroom had a funny sign reprimanding users from doing "Number 2" because the toilet clogs. It was amusing, but if you think about it, what if you absolutely had to? Unsurprisingly, they also didn't have WiFi. If you're a bystander waiting to pass time or just looking for a nice quiet afternoon with a book and cup of coffee, this place offers exactly that.

Among the many Maginhawa must-go establishments is Cool Beans Café, a cozy coffee spot that also…read morehappens to be a library. Cool Beans is heaven for anyone looking for a great place to work, write, contemplate on life or whatever. First off, with a name like Cool Beans, you'd look for great tasting coffee. Aside from your usual syrup-coated blended drinks and universal lattes and mochas, Cool Beans specializes in roasted highland coffee - strong and smokey, with honest coffee that doesn't need the help of sugar. (Or milk either! This coffee is best served as is.) My favorite is the Kalinga iced coffee, but they also serve Sagada and Benguet roasts. As for food, not to worry. Their menu consists of breakfast sets, omelets, sandwiches, pasta selections, rice meals, and a variety of small desserts. I confess that I haven't really explored their menu. :/ Their coffee grabs my attention too much. Another thing that makes Cool Beans cool - it's a library. This means books, books, books - and a great selection at that! From the classic literature to graphic novels to old fashioned newspapers in the age of technology, there's something for every bookworm on their shelves. I'm a huge bookworm, and I just love that as a library, they encourage their clientele to keep their voices down, promoting a peaceful but productive and creative atmosphere. All in all, this café is a breath of fresh air from the usual mainstream coffee shops filled with people on the go. This place actually makes you want to stay with your cup of coffee, grab a book and a comfy couch, and just read the afternoon away!

Tower Club is a super fancy, super posh, super swanky, members only business club. If you're a…read morebigwig businessman, it's the perfect place to entertain and impress your business partners. If you're just a friend of a member (like me), it's a really good place to enjoy yourself - cold airconditioning (especially in this sticky summer heat), good food, really fast internet and library nooks with nice couches. While waiting for your friend to finish working out, you can order yourself some dimsum from Taipan, and they can bring it directly to your sofa while you pretend to work, but really just watching videos and taking advantage of the virtually no wait internet speed. If you don't fancy Chinese food, there's a good selection to choose from Baron's Bar. They have bar chow (really good), Filipino food, and Western food like salads and steaks. As a non-member, I couldn't really use the gym, but I did get a nice tour. The gym was small, but functional. There weren't a lot of people - just the occasional one or two. Best part would be the shower rooms. I took a peek and it's very clean with a hotel-like ambience. What an awesome way to end a workout. Aside from Taipan and Baron's Bar, they also have the new restaurant by Chef Chris. I forgot the name, but yes it's here. I've never had the chance to try it so I can't say much. I'll leave that part to the other reviewers. One of the most amazing perks of being a member of TC is that if you're a member of Tower Club Philippines, you also have access to all international branches of tower club and their affiliates. WOW. It's definitely time to start making money.

Tower Club is where business executives meet, where there is a quite a good view of Makati skyline…read moreand the Ayala Triangle nearby. Chef Choi from Hong Kong is behind all the dishes of the two restaurants in the tower and they are indeed quite a treat!