Wiki Loves Folklore
Ang Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 sa Pilipinas ay isang pangdaigdigang kumpetisyon sa potograpiya upang ipagdiwang ang pagkakaiba-iba ng kultura sa buong mundo sa pamamagitan ng Wikimedia at mga proyekto nito tulad ng Wikipedia at Wikimedia Commons. Sino man ay maaaring lumahok.
Purpose-driven
We protect women’s rights, our linguistic rights, and the right to free knowledge.
Holistic Well-being
We nurture and support a community of volunteer leaders by fostering connections and promoting well-being among its members.
Collaborative Community
We share a commitment to open knowledge and work together as a community.
What people say about us
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We commend the organization’s efforts for preserving and safeguarding the region’s valuable heritage on Wikisource.”
Sakti Pramudya, Senior Partnerships Manager, Wikimedia Foundation
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I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity to learn and share knowledge. I’m eager to impart these learnings and experiences with my friends and colleagues.”
GLAM Wiki Conference PH 2024 participant
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CBSUA LitFest 2026: Celebrating Creativity and Knowledge
The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) officially launched Literary Festival 2026: Room to Dream, a vibrant university-wide celebration that promotes creativity, literary excellence, and digital knowledge production. This year’s festival features 11 dynamic literary events designed to cultivate writing skills, critical thinking, and collaboration. Among the highlights are article writing and translation initiatives…
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Naga City heritage groups joined the C(Art)ful Saturday event at Barlin Street this weekend
Micro-enterprises and nonprofit organizations turned the street named after the first Filipino bishop Jorge Imperial Barlin into a car-free community space on Saturday, February 21st, drawing families, students, artists and creatives for the Carless Saturday event. Sumaro Bikolnon and Nueva Caceres Heritage Movement Inc. gave away free copies of Dawani and Amitad magazines to lucky…
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Wiki Club Minalabac joins Freedom to Read 2026: One World, Many Languages
Minalabac, Camarines Sur — Wiki Club Minalabac proudly joined Freedom to Read 2026: One World, Many Languages, a global reading campaign led by Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver platform to celebrate the joy of reading in mother tongue languages. The campaign, which coincides with the celebration of International Mother Language Day and the 10th anniversary of StoryWeaver,…
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Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP) Philippines Campaign recognized
The PhilWiki Community is proud to announce its recent success and recognition in the Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP) Philippines campaign led by Marvin Molin. Through the tireless efforts of dedicated members and volunteers, the group has been honored with the Best Organized Community Campaign award among 38 local campaigns. The WPWP campaign is a…
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Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 in the Philippines is back!
The search for the soul of Filipino heritage is back. We are thrilled to announce the Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 photo contest in the Philippines! This international photography competition is your chance to document the vibrant traditions, folk dances, mythical stories, and cultural identities that make the Philippines unique. By participating, you help preserve our…
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PhilWiki Community joins the global Wikipedia 25 celebration
Join us in celebrating Wikipedia’s 25th birthday, recognizing 25 years of collaboration and free knowledge. 15 January 2026 — Wikipedia, the world’s largest online information resource, turns 25 today, marking a quarter century of making trustworthy, human-powered knowledge accessible worldwide. Through a Wikipedia 25 campaign launched today, the Wikimedia Foundation — the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia — invites everyone to…
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A Decade of Impact, A Year of Momentum: PhilWiki Community’s 2025 Journey
The year 2025 was a landmark chapter in the journey of the PhilWiki Community, as it marked both a decade of organized volunteer engagement and a renewed momentum toward expanding free and open knowledge in the Philippines. Anchored on collaboration, inclusivity, and cultural preservation, the Community implemented a wide range of national and local initiatives…
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CBSUA, PhilWiki Community boost digital literacy with Wiki Edu Program
The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture and PhilWiki Community’s commitment to promoting digital literacy and open knowledge is strengthened through the expanded CBSUA Wiki Education Program. Last November 18, the state university and the Wikimedia affiliate signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand their partnership, integrating Wikimedia programs into academic and co-curricular activities, and enhancing the digital…
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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…
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Buwan ng Wiki jointly celebrated
The PhilWiki Community, Sumaro Bikolnon, and PB Writers Inc. jointly celebrated Language Month in a back-to-back event dubbed “Buwan ng Wiki.” A play of words of Buwan ng Wika, literally: language month, the celebration is observed nationwide each August, the birth month of the Philippine Commonwealth president Manuel Luis Quezon, who is regarded as the…
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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…
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PhilWiki Community promotes accessible multilingual stories for children
Fifteen translation fellows, including 5 high school teachers, a published writer, a graduate creative writing student, and 8 education undergraduate students, participated in the first Hablon-Usipon Children’s Book Translation Workshop to create free licensed reading materials using the StoryWeaver platform. Committed to enriching communities through literature and translation, the PhilWiki Community teamed up with PB…
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PhilWiki Community turns 10
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Philippine Wikimedia Community User Group, a registered non-stock non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unrestricted access to knowledge within and beyond the archipelago. On 1 June 2015, just before the world agreed to take action against climate change, Filipino cultural activists and open-content contributors Irvin Sto. Tomas, and…
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Apply Now: Children’s Book Translation Workshop
The PhilWiki Community is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications from passionate, outcome-driven individuals for the Hablon-usipon Children’s Book Translation Workshop. This unique opportunity is aimed at individuals who have a strong interest in children’s literature and a commitment to preserving and promoting local languages and cultures. Interested individuals are encouraged to…
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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…
PhilWiki Community
Spreading the Spirit of Free Knowledge 