Badoc, Ilocos Norte—The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) through the Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna will commemorate Roque Ablan Sr. through a webinar entitled “Roque B. Ablan, Sr.: A Hero Wherever Buried” on 18 February 2023, Saturday, 10:00 AM. 

Ablan’s life and legacy will be discussed by Jayson L. Antonio, history researcher and Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan of Piddig, Ilocos Norte. 

While Ablan was serving as Governor of Ilocos Norte, the Japanese began occupying the Philippines in 1941. Rather than cooperate with the invading forces, he chose to join guerrillas in Ilocos Norte and Apayao who were loyal to the Philippine Commonwealth. He was last seen during the Battle of Bumitalag in Piddig, Ilocos Norte on 5 February 1943. 

The webinar will be broadcast live on the Facebook page of the Museum, as well as the pages of the NHCP and the following Museums: 

– Museo ni Jesse Robredo, Naga City, Bicol 

– Museum of Philippine Economic History, Iloilo City 

– Museum of Philippine Maritime History, Iloilo City 

– Museo ng Pamana at Kasaysayang Boholano, Loay, Bohol 

– Museo ni Jose Rizal Dapitan, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte 

The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote and preserve Philippine history and heritage through its administration of national shrines, museums, research and publication, heraldry works, conservation, and marking of historic sites and structures. 

 

For inquiries, contact:
Mr. Angel A. Raguindin, Jr.
Shrine Curator II
NHCP Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna
09175536084 | mjal@nhcp.gov.ph