Twenty four years after the first assembly of Filipiniana librarians, significant changes and improvements in Filipiniana collections have been observed and recognized throughout the country. The definition of Filipiniana has become more inclusive, encompassing a wider range of materials which are deemed vital in preserving and documenting the nation’s cultural and historical memory. 

In the past decades, libraries in the Philippines have continuously expanded their Filipiniana collections to include a variety of materials such as rare books, digitized documents, multimedia, board games, and local publications. This diversity enriches the cultural landscape and ensures comprehensive coverage of Philippine history and culture. As technology became ubiquitous in libraries and information centers, digitization projects paved the way in preserving fragile materials while making them widely available. Modern tools, like data analytics and artificial intelligence, allow researchers to perform complex searches and analyses, uncovering new insights and patterns in the materials.

Interlibrary cooperation has become relevant more than ever for libraries, institutions, and experts. Librarians with extensive Filipiniana collections are encouraged to share their expertise and resources. The seminar held in 2000 laid the foundation for cooperative programs aimed at enhancing coordination and collaboration between institutions. Today, ongoing efforts are essential to meet the diverse and growing needs of users, ensuring that Filipiniana collections are used to their fullest potential.

The advancements and cooperative efforts in developing Filipiniana collections ensure their continued relevance and accessibility. By preserving, documenting, and enhancing these collections, librarians and scholars contribute to the nation’s cultural heritage, providing valuable resources for future generations and as a means to connect the past and the present. The work done in seminars and cooperative programs is instrumental in achieving these goals, offering a roadmap for future efforts to preserve and expand Filipiniana collections.