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Category: Wikisource

  • WILMA PH Training Program kicks off, runs until November 30

    The Wikisource Loves Manuscripts Philippines (WILMA PH) Training of Trainers Program Year 2 officially opened at PAGCOR Hall, Balatas, Naga City, highlighting the vital role of archiving, digitization, and digital repatriation in preserving cultural heritage and valuable manuscripts. Dr. Sakti Pramudya, Senior Partnership Manager of the Wikimedia Foundation for the ESEAP region, lauded the PhilWiki…

  • Cebu WikiConference 2025: Bringing the Spirit of Free Knowledge to the Visayas

    As the Wikimedia movement looks ahead to 2030, the Cebu WikiConference 2025 will mark an important step in creating stronger partnerships that bring free knowledge to every corner of the country. This year, Cebu takes the spotlight as the first major Visayas-hosted WikiConference, expanding the reach of the movement across the archipelago. Weaving Knowledge, Sharing…

  • Last day to enter: Wikisource Proofreading Challenge PH 2025

    With just one day left until the challenge concludes on April 24, 2025, participants have a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of the Philippines’ rich intangible heritage. This event fosters community involvement and showcases the importance of collaboration in documenting and sharing knowledge. Join in and make a meaningful impact in building a…

  • Discover the New Tagalog Edition of Wikisource

    Tagalog Wikisource has received approval from the Language Committee of the Wikimedia Foundation, marking it as the second edition of Wikisource in a Philippine language to gain support from the foundation in just five months, following the approval of Bikol Wikisource. This development reflects a growing commitment to expanding resources in diverse languages, enhancing accessibility…

  • WILMA PH has commenced

    Following the 24-hour Wiki Loves Manuscripts Philippines (WILMA PH) basic training course on transcribing, proofreading and validating of Wikisource pages held from the first week of June toward mid-July this year, the 40-hour advanced Wikisource workshop commenced last July 20 with the 2-day Bikol Wikisource Training of Trainers (TOT) at City Hall Conference Room in…

  • Call for Participants

    Inviting all Wikimedians to the Bikol Wikisource Training of Trainers (TOT). The in-person training aims to build a pool of enthusiastic trainers who can share their gained knowledge and skills with the staff of GLAM institutions and various organizations through training, tutorial and mentorship. The activity is an initiative of the Philippine Wikimedia Community, Nueva…

  • Wikisource editions to feature Dr. Jose Rizal’s works

    As we commemorate the 163rd birth anniversary of our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal on June 19, we are soft launching the Wikisource in the local languages featuring his translated novels and other writings. As of June 2024, there are Wikisource subdomains active for 77 languages comprising a total of 6,058,235 articles and 2,420…

  • PH-WC, NCHMI and Bikol Wikipedia Community sign an MOU

    A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the representatives of Nueva Caceres Heritage Movement Inc., Philippine Wikimedia Community Inc., and the Bikol Wikipedia Community with a common aim to promote heritage advocacy and preservation through Wikimedia projects, programs and activities. The MOU signing was witnessed by the officers and members of the three organizations at…