Press Release No. EBB-117-2019
Jeddah PCG formally opens Jeddah PCG Community Library
Jeddah, 10 December 2019 – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah (Jeddah PCG) formally opened on 5 December 2019 the Jeddah PCG Community Library. The library’s grand inauguration took place during the 2nd State of Post Address (SOPA) of Consul General Edgar B. Badajos held at the Jeddah PCG grounds.
During his SOPA, Consul General Badajos said that the Jeddah PCG Community Library was established to promote learning and love for reading among the Filipino youth and all Filipinos in Saudi Arabia. “While it is true that we are already in the digital age where online learning resources are readily available, studies show that learners of all ages tend to absorb information better when they’re reading on the paper than on screens,” Consul General Badajos added.
To fill-up the library with reading materials, Jeddah PCG launched a book donation campaign called “Bibo Ako” or “Bitbit kong Libro Para sa Konsulado” where every Filipino in Jeddah and the Western Region is encouraged to donate a book or two to the Consulate. Since launching the project on October 1, the Library has received an outpouring of book donations from various institutions and individuals. Consul General Badajos noted that the collaborative efforts of the Consulate and the Filipino Community is a clear indication of the thriving bayanihan spirit in the Filipino community in Saudi Arabia.
The Jeddah PCG Community Library will be open from 8 A.M to 5 P.M, Sundays to Thurdays, to the Filipino community for research work or academic activities. –END—
The Jeddah PCG Community Library almost filled-up with books after receiving book donations
from Philippine schools and Filcom organizations since the library’s soft launch on October 1, 2019
The Jeddah PCG Community Library almost filled-up with books after receiving book donations
from Philippine schools and Filcom organizations since the library’s soft launch on October 1, 2019
