Bacolodnon Achieves Top 2 in Librarian Licensure Examination
BACOLOD - Bacolod City celebrated the achievement of Louise Angelika Pahilanga of Barangay Estefania, who earned Top 2 in the Librarian Computer-Based Licensure Examination with an impressive 92.40% rating. Pahilanga was personally recognized by Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya following her outstanding performance in the professional examination. Her accomplishment adds another inspiring achievement to the city's growing community of young professionals making their mark in their chosen fields.
A Young Professional Bringing New Skills to Librarianship
Pahilanga is a 2026 valedictorian and fresh graduate of Information and Communications Technology from West Visayas State University. Her background in technology combined with her newly earned professional qualification in librarianship offers a valuable perspective for the evolving role of libraries and information management. Her achievement demonstrates how education, dedication, and technological skills can open opportunities for young professionals to contribute to the modernization of information services.
Inspiring Bacolod’s Youth Through Digital Innovation
Mayor Gasataya highlighted the potential contribution of professionals like Pahilanga in helping the Bacolod City Government digitize records, library collections, and museum archives. As government institutions increasingly adopt digital systems for preserving and accessing information, professionals with both technology and information-management knowledge can play an important role in improving how historical and public records are organized and preserved. Pahilanga's achievement therefore represents not only a personal milestone but also an example of how young Bacolodnons can use their skills to support the city's future. Her success serves as an inspiration to students and aspiring professionals across Bacolod to pursue excellence while finding meaningful ways to contribute to their community.

