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Iloilo prov’l gov’t’s public info chief named to NCCA executive council on monuments and sites
ILOILO – The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has designated Iloilo Provincial Government’s Public Information and Community Affairs Office (PICAO) chief Jose Nereo Lujan as a member of the Executive Council of the National Committee on Monuments and Sites. -
Iloilo prov’l library recommends free horror classic reading materials
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives has recommended worthwhile reading materials from a free public domain in time for Halloween.
“We recommended some books that we got from Project Gutenberg since not many people are aware that these books can be downloaded for free, like the works of Edgar Allan Poe and popular authors whose works have inspired a lot of movies, a lot of other stories,” Provincial Librarian Allana Delgado said in an interview on Thursday.
She explained that the copyright of books in the free public domain has already expired, so they can be downloaded for free.
Those who are interested can download the FREE eBook Reader app: ReadEra from Google Play or the Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1669188337 or download through Project Gutenberg: https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/70652.
“As a reader, I was also excited to share. During this time, a lot of people probably are watching horror movies, so they might be interested in looking for something to read. So, I thought it was the perfect time to share it, especially since there are a lot of very good classic books that are available now online,” Delgado said.
The Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives Facebook page identified among others "At the Mountains of Madness" by HP Lovecraft, a novella blending science fiction and horror, written in the early 20th century; “The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, a novel written during the late 19th century; "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition" by Edgar Allan Poe, a comprehensive collection of his literary output, likely compiled in the late 19th century; "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, first published in 1818; "Wuthering Heights," a famous novel by Emily Brontë, published in 1847; and “Dracula (1897), a gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker.
“Some of these are fantasy, some are horror classics that have influenced a lot of books and other stories. But I have also included Wuthering Heights, a romance novel with elements of a ghost story because there is a ghost in the story,” she said.
Project Gutenberg is one of the oldest online libraries, hosting free books.
It is working on digitizing books in the public domain for download, she added.
“We post about free resources regularly on our Facebook page. We frequently share resources relevant to the time,” Delgado said. (PNA)
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Iloilo provides P7.9M to boost athletes' chances at Palaro
ILOILO – To boost the performance of its athletes, the Iloilo provincial government has extended a financial assistance of P7.9 million to the Department of Education (DepEd) – Division of Iloilo Province. -
Iloilo province backs 'alas kwatro kontra mosquito'
Amid a surge in dengue cases, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is urging the public to support the Department of Health's (DOH) nationwide “Alas Kwatro Kontra Mosquito” campaign, which promotes eliminating mosquito breeding sites every Monday at 4 p.m. -
Iloilo Province declares dengue outbreak
ILOILO – The province of Iloilo has officially declared a dengue outbreak following a significant 320 percent increase in dengue cases compared to the same period last year. -
Iloilo province declares state of calamity due to El Niño
ILOILO – This province has officially been placed under a state of calamity due to the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. -
Iloilo Province earns 7th Seal of Good Local Governance
ILOILO – For the seventh time, the Iloilo provincial government has earned the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). -
Iloilo Province finalist for 2024 Galing Pook Awards
ILOILO – The provincial government has been selected as one of the 18 local government units (LGUs) finalists for the 2024 Galing Pook Awards. -
Iloilo province on blue alert amid rising dengue cases
The Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has placed the province under “Blue Alert” status in response to the increasing number of dengue cases. -
Iloilo Province recognized as WV’s most outstanding in health systems
ILOILO – The provincial government has been named the Most Outstanding Local Government Unit (LGU) in Western Visayas for its exceptional contributions to improved health outcomes and robust local health systems.