Background
Bolos, Adoracion Mendoza was born on January 6, 1936 in Manila. Daughter of Doroteo and Dionisia Leyva (Bayani) Mendoza.
Bolos, Adoracion Mendoza was born on January 6, 1936 in Manila. Daughter of Doroteo and Dionisia Leyva (Bayani) Mendoza.
Elementary Teacher Certified, Philippine Normal College, 1955. Bachelor of Science in Education, Far Eastern University, Philippines, 1968. Postgraduate, University of the Philippines, 1971.
Career Executive Service Officer, Development Academy of Philippines.
Junior library, The National Library., Philippines, 1956-1957; junior library, The National Library., Philippines, 1957-1960; reference library, The National Library., Philippines, 1960-1962; senior reference library, The National Library., Philippines, 1962-1967; senior library, The National Library., Philippines, 1967-1969; supervising library I, The National Library., Philippines, 1969-1973; chief library, The National Library., Philippines, 1973-1976; acting assistant director, The National Library., Philippines, 1976-1986; assistant director, The National Library., Philippines, 1986-1989; director III, The National Library., Philippines, 1989-1992; acting director IV, The National Library., Philippines, 1992-1995; director, The National Library., Philippines, since 1995.
Member Philamlife Homeowners Association, Inc., Las Pinas, Philippines. Board member National History Institute, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Philippine Board on Books for Young People. Commissioner National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Member Philippine Libraries Association, Public Libraries Association of Philippines, Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Philippine Association of Academy and Research Libraries, Philippine Board on Books for Young People, Alumni Association (member career executive service development program).
Married Eladio Teodoro Bolos, November 13, 1929. Children: Rubuena Bolos-Angeles, Ma. Ariel Bolos-Owen, Divina Bolos-Chingcuanco, Annabel Bolos-Sy, Charity Bolos-Andres.