The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) expresses its condolences to the family and colleagues of former Chairperson Samuel Kong Tan, who passed away last 6 January 2022. Born in Siasi, Sulu on 30 December 1933, Dr. Tan served as Chairperson and Executive Director of the National Historical Institute (NHI, forerunner of the NHCP) continue reading : STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES ON THE PASSING OF FORMER CHAIRPERSON AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAMUEL K. TAN
NHCP STATEMENT ON QUEZON MEMORIAL’S DESIGNATION AS NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURE
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) expresses its gratitude to the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) for declaring the Quezon Memorial in Quezon City as a National Cultural Treasure (NCT). Museum Declaration No. 29-2020 was signed by NMP Director-General Jeremy R. Barns on 12 March 2020 but was only recently announced. Director-General continue reading : NHCP STATEMENT ON QUEZON MEMORIAL’S DESIGNATION AS NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURE
Rizal as a Farmer: The Dapitan Experience
Eufemio Agbayani III Historic Sites Development Officer II National Historical Commission of the Philippines “Turn your eyes to the farmer burnt by the sun tilling the stubborn earth and burying a seed. He too contributes through his modest but useful work to the glory of the nation.” – Jose Rizal, El Amor Patrio, June continue reading : Rizal as a Farmer: The Dapitan Experience
RIZAL NATIONAL PARK: MANUEL QUEZON’S HOMAGE TO RIZAL’S PLACE OF EXILE
By: Albert Vincent F. Barretto Former President Manuel Luis Molina Quezon will forever remain in the hearts of the Dapitanons not only for his efforts to achieve Philippine independence from foreigners, but also for preserving the memory of the place of exile of Jose Rizal in Dapitan. In the late 1920s, then-Senate President Quezon visited continue reading : RIZAL NATIONAL PARK: MANUEL QUEZON’S HOMAGE TO RIZAL’S PLACE OF EXILE
FLORA DE RIZAL: RIZAL’S PLANTS IN DAPITAN
By: Albert Vincent F. Barretto “Bahay-kubo, kahit munti ang halaman doon ay sari-sari” is a line from the popular folk song, Bahay Kubo, that would aptly describe the life of Jose Rizal in Dapitan. The average Filipino knows that Rizal was a physician, writer and hero, but not many know that plants were part of continue reading : FLORA DE RIZAL: RIZAL’S PLANTS IN DAPITAN
Commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the Martyrdom of Jose Rizal
City of Manila – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with other national and local government agencies will conduct a flag raising and wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Martyrdom of Jose Rizal on 30 December 2021 at 7:00 a.m. with the theme, “Rizal: Para sa Agham, Katotohanan, at continue reading : Commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the Martyrdom of Jose Rizal
Statement of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines: On the destruction of Heritage Structures in the Areas Affected by Typhoon Odette
Statement of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines: On the destruction of Heritage Structures in the areas affected by typhoon Odette [20 December 2021] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) condoles with the loss of life in the areas affected by typhoon Odette. We fully support the national and local government’s priority continue reading : Statement of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines: On the destruction of Heritage Structures in the Areas Affected by Typhoon Odette
100 YEARS OF BONIFACIO DAY
Every 30 November, the Filipino people celebrate the birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan and initiator of the Revolution against Spanish Rule in 1896. This year’s celebration is special not just because it is the second during a pandemic, but because it is technically the 100th Bonifacio Day. Senator Lope K. Santos continue reading : 100 YEARS OF BONIFACIO DAY
UNVEILING OF THE HISTORICAL MARKER AND OPENING OF THE EXHIBIT IN LINE WITH THE 107TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF JOSE B. LINGAD
LUBAO, PAMPANGA – On 24 November 2021, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in cooperation with the Municipality of Lubao, Pampanga unveiled the historical marker and monument of Jose Lingad, and opened the exhibit, “Faces of Heroism in the Second World War” in line with the 107th birth anniversary of Jose B. Lingad continue reading : UNVEILING OF THE HISTORICAL MARKER AND OPENING OF THE EXHIBIT IN LINE WITH THE 107TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF JOSE B. LINGAD
Commemoration of the 158th Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio
Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan City – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will lead the wreath-laying ceremonies at the Spirit of Pinaglabanan Monument, Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan City on 30 November 2021, 8:00 a.m. in commemoration of the 158th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio with the theme, “Bonifacio 2021: Uniting for the Safety and Wellness of the continue reading : Commemoration of the 158th Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio
National Historical Commission of the Philippines to Host a Free Webinar Activity Celebrating the 500 Years of The Filipino Woman’s Heroism
Manila – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Filipino Woman’s Heroism: Through Victory and Humanity, sa Tagumpay at Pakikipag-Kapwa Tao, through a webinar with NHCP Chairman Rene R. Escalante’s welcome remarks, and NHCP Commissioner Ms. Lisa Nakpil’s message, leading the opening program via ZOOM Meeting and continue reading : National Historical Commission of the Philippines to Host a Free Webinar Activity Celebrating the 500 Years of The Filipino Woman’s Heroism