Filipinas Heritage Library

About the program:

The Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) houses contemporary and rare volumes on Philippine art, history, and culture; vintage recordings of Philippine music; vintage photographs; and maps, periodicals, and multimedia materials. The library has embarked on a digitization project to make a significant part of its collection available online. FHL also develops exhibitions and education programs on Philippine history and culture. In partnership with government and private groups, FHL develops community libraries through the OurLibrary program.

 

Year started:

1996

 

Program sites:

Makati City

Also nationwide and global

 

Program partners:

Local government units

BPI Foundation

Ayala Land

Globe Telecom

Private organizations

 

Quick stats*:

2,994 library visitorship

22,243 visitors to FHL exhibits

*as of 2016