Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto announced the soft opening of the newly renovated Pasig City Library beginning May 18, 2026, bringing back a major public learning space after a renovation and fit-out project worth around ₱87 million.
The library will operate from Monday to Saturday, with Sotto saying the city is also looking to extend operating hours soon. The project covered the major renovation and basic fit-out of five floors and an extension, giving residents a bigger and upgraded space for reading, studying, research and public learning.
Sotto said the library now also features a new information technology system, although staff are still working on the catalogue database.
“Project cost ₱87M for the major renovation and basic fit-out of 5 floors and extension,” Sotto said. “We also have a new I.T. system.”
The project provides students, researchers, workers and residents with a renewed public space for reading, studying, internet-based research and community learning. The official Pasig City Library website describes the facility as a modern public library that serves the community through accessible learning, curated collections and public services.
Sotto also clarified which projects will not move forward immediately. He said the Discovery Centrum project has been placed on hold because initial cost estimates were too high and the city currently has other infrastructure priorities, including Tambakan 2 and Vicper Housing.
“Discovery Centrum project placed on hold for now because initial cost estimates are too high and we have other infra priorities, including Tambakan-2 and Vicper Housing,” Sotto said.
He added that the city may temporarily use the space as additional work areas for students, while the new alfresco area will undergo a competitive selection process for a possible concessionaire or coffee shop. Sotto also said he is searching for land where a District 2 library can eventually be built.
The reopening aligns with Sotto’s broader push to improve practical city services, including libraries, student spaces, housing, and key infrastructure. The city had earlier teased the library’s return, saying it would soon serve residents again.
