The Eleanor Library

BUKAS NA PO ANG THE ELEANOR LIBRARY (TEL) sa PUBLIKO - 💯% LIBRE 😀

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The Eleanor Library (TEL)
National Road, Purok 6, Brgy Umabay Exterior
Mobo, Masbate, Philippines
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Para kanino ito? Para sa mga:

✴️ (High Priority: 50 slots reserved) HONOR students na INDIGENT din — mabilis mabibigyan ng FREE subscription, ngunit kinakailangang patunayan na may HONOR at INDIGENT
✅ (50 slots reserved) KAHIT HINDI INDIGENT o wala pang HONOR basta pumapasok sa eskwelahan at may official school ID Card
✅ HIGH SCHOOL o COLLEGE student lamang
✅ hindi bababa sa edad na 18 YEARS OLD
✅ mapapatunayang MALINIS ANG RECORD OF BEHAVIOR sa eskwelahan at sa labas nito (certificate o character reference). Halimbawa: maayos ang school class attendance; masipag mag-aral; masunurin sa mga magulang at g**o; ma-disiplina at walang bisyo; working student; honest.

Ano ang kailangang i-sumite sa TEL upang mabigyan ng FREE LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION?

🆔 Valid school ID (copy iiwan sa TEL, original dalhin sa application)
✅ Official certification galing sa school na doon ka pumapasok
✅ Kung may honors, official certificate at letrato ng pagtanggap ng honor
✅ Official INDIGENT ID kung mayroon nito
✅ Barangay Clearance
✅ 2-3 character references o kasulatan mula sa isang taong may awtoridad sa komunidad at malinis ang reputasyon (tulad ng school principal o barangay official na mapagsilbi at walang bisyo) na maganda ang iyong pag-uugali
✅ E-like at e-follow ang The Eleanor Library page.

Ano ang mga benepisyo?

♥️ Paggamit ng maaliwalas na lugar at STUDY AREA upang mag-aral, magbasa, mag-drowing, mag-research
♥️ Paggaamit ng FULL IN-HOUSE LIBRARY COLLECTION sa loob ng library
♥️ Maka-focus at maka-concentrate nang mabuti sa inaaral o binabasa
♥️ Pag diskubre ng iba’t ibang kaalaman sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa ng iba’t ibang libro (fiction at non-fiction)
♥️ Magagamit ng libre ang study spaces tuwing MARTES (TUESDAY), 9AM - 3PM

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The Eleanor Library (TEL)
National Road, Purok 6, Brgy Umabay Exterior
Mobo, Masbate, Philippines
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Ano ang mga patakaran?

✅ Ang mayroong valid SUBSCRIPTION CARD lamang ang maaaring gumamit ng library resources at study spaces. Tingnan po sa itaas ang mga kailangang dalhin at ipakita sa APPLICATION for SUBSCRIPTION.
✅ Maayos na pag-uugali at pagpapakita ng respeto sa mga tao sa paligid
✅ Maaliwalas ang attitude, magalang at well-behaved
❌ Bawal mag-sigarilyo sa loob ng buong TEL lot
❌ Walang access sa Wifi; ang goal po natin ay pagsanay sa pagbasa ng physical books
❌ Bawal ang nakasimangot, nagdadabog, may ENTITLED ATTITUDE at anumang uri ng toxic o negative behavior
❌ Hindi maaaring kumain sa loob ng study areas
❌ Bawal ang pag-iingay
❌ Bawal magtapon ng basura kahit saan, dapat sa basurahan lamang
❌ Hindi maaring magdala ng madaming gamit o malalaking bags sa loob.
✅ Maaring magdala ng notebooks, sketchpads at pencil cases
❌ Hindi po TEL ang may responsibilidad sa pagbantay ng inyong mahahalagang gamit tulad ng wallet o cellphone. Ingatan po ang mga ito habang nasa library.
❌ Bawal ang kahit anong illegal na kilos at aktibidad. Madami pong CCTV.

‼️SIMULA AT SCHEDULE NG APPLICATION: Simula Martes, 21 July, 1-3PM/Tuwing Martes, 1-3PM dito po sa TEL (see address above). Deadline: kapag umabot na sa 100 free subscribers. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

‼️OPENING HOURS FOR FREE SUBSCRIBERS: Tuesdays, 9AM - 3PM.

💕 PAKI-SHARE PO ITO SA MGA INTERESADO. 😃

⚠️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER: may karapatan ang TEL na hindi bigyan ng subscription o hindi papasukin ang sinumang hindi naaayon sa aming pagsusuri. Ang library po ay social enterprise na bukas sa publiko ngunit ito ay PRIVATE PROPERTY.

Ang TEL po ay hindi kumikiling sa kapamilya, kaibigan, at kakilala sa pag-aapruba ng free subscription. Sundin lang po ang nakalista sa requirements. See you soon!

"Treehouse" work/study station . 🌴 Suitable for long reads 😊 Open 9AM - 3PM, Monday - Saturday. Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and heavy rain.

Subscription for the use of work/study space starts at PhP50 per hour per person. This includes:

✅ Open air access and quiet, calming ambience
✅ Sun roof
✅ Toilet access downstairs
✅ Continuous Power Supply
✅ 25 mins from Masbate City; 10 mins from Mobo Port
✅ Parking
✅ Free access to the in-house library collection (2-min walk)
✅ Special perks and giveaways for long-term subscription
✅ Easy access via order to buy snacks/meals and beverages at KariTELa
✅ Kitchen access if you brought your own coffee or snacks/meal
❌ No eating or drinking inside this work station
❌Wifi not yet accessible*
❌ Not open when raining*
❌ No water dispenser yet

*We’re working on this; should be solved soon. 😀

The Eleanor Library (TEL)
National Road, Purok 6, Umabay Exterior
Mobo, Masbate, Philippines

📲✅Message us through this Page to book your study group/work group appointment. 😊

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TEL is a social enterprise that provides learning resources to schools, organizations, and communities in Masbate, and supports local arts and culture activities. The organization was founded by the widow and daughter of the late Catalino “June” Hermosa, Jr., in memory of his elder sister Prof. Eleanor Eme Hermosa. Eleanor was class valedictorian of Masbate High School (now Masbate Comprehensive National High School) Batch 1962 and became a principal at the University of the Philippines Integrated School. It was her vision to set up a learning resource center in Masbate. All proceeds from the enterprise go to the operations and maintenance of the library, our book drives, and support to arts and culture events. 📚
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"Diliman" work/study station . ♥️ Open 9AM - 3PM, Monday - Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Subscription for the use of work/study space starts at PhP50 per hour per person. This includes:

✅ Free Wifi
✅ Continuous Power Supply
✅ 25 mins from Masbate City; 10 mins from Mobo Port
✅ Parking
✅ Free access to the in-house library collection
✅ Special perks and giveaways for long-term subscription
✅ Easy 2-min. access to buy snacks/meals and beverages at KariTELa
✅ Kitchen access if you brought your own coffee or snacks
✅ Toilet access
✅ With electric fans and good ventillation
❌ No eating or drinking inside this work station
❌ No airconditioner yet

The Eleanor Library (TEL)
National Road, Purok 6, Umabay Exterior
Mobo, Masbate, Philippines

📲✅Message us through this Page to book your study group/work group appointment. 😊

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TEL is a social enterprise that provides learning resources to schools, organizations, and communities in Masbate, and supports local arts and culture activities. The organization was founded by the widow and daughter of the late Catalino “June” Hermosa, Jr., in memory of his elder sister Prof. Eleanor Eme Hermosa. Eleanor was class valedictorian of Masbate High School (now Masbate Comprehensive National High School) Batch 1962 and became a principal at the University of the Philippines Integrated School. It was her vision to set up a learning resource center in Masbate. All proceeds from the enterprise go to the operations and maintenance of the library, our book drives, and support to arts and culture events. 📚
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KariTELa Mini Pizzas!

🍕1 Order = 12 pcs
🍕Available: Margherita and Pesto
🍕Healthy Snack

Enjoy it here at KariTELa or order to take out for only PhP480! 😋♥️ Free delivery in Umabay Exterior.

📲✅ Please message us through this page to order.

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KariTELa is the food services arm of The Eleanor Library (TEL). It has served affordable food and has provided jobs to the community since January 2025.

All proceeds after overhead costs go into the maintenance of the library, its book drives, and support for local arts and culture. We are a new micro-enterprise committed to maintaining good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in business. Please support us by enjoying the food we lovingly make. 💕
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Introducing KariTELa's HOMEMADE MARGHERITA PIZZA! With fresh tomatoes and basil straight from the garden and generous servings of cheese ♥️ Ubos agad! 🤤😋👌

ORDER yours for PhP600 only - size shown in the photo. For pickup, or delivery (only if in Umabay Exterior).

📲✅ Please message us through this page to order.

Good for birthdays, get-togethers, or if you have a craving for Italian-style pizza with all fresh ingredients 🥰 Have a bite! 🍕🍕🍕

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KariTELa is the food services arm of The Eleanor Library (TEL). It has served affordable food and has provided jobs to the community since January 2025.

All proceeds after overhead costs go into the maintenance of the library, its book drives, and support for local arts and culture. We are a new micro-enterprise committed to maintaining good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in business. Please support us by enjoying the food we lovingly make. 💕
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Kainit baga 😅 Kaayo lang mag-ice candy! Igwa na po sa Karitela sin pandan flavor. 3pcs for P20 lang po 😀