NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno will lead the 138th birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon

Quezon City– The nation will commemorate the 138th Birth Anniversary of the President of the Philippine Commonwealth and “Ama ng Wikang Pambansa,” Manuel Luis Quezon on 19 August 2016. The day is a special working holiday throughout the entire nation and a special non-working public holiday in the provinces of Quezon, Aurora and in Quezon continue reading : NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno will lead the 138th birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon

In Memoriam

DR. SERAFIN D. QUIASON We deeply mourn the passing of our beloved Dr. Serafin D. Quiason, former Chairman of NHCP. Dr. Quiason had been National Library director (and as such, Ex-officio member of the NHI Board) and history professor when he was named Acting Chairman of the NHI in 1981. He became chairman in 1982, continue reading : In Memoriam

Mga Bayani sa Pinilakang Tabing (Short Film competition)

The Batangas and Laguna cluster of museums of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines: the Museo ni Jose Rizal, Calamba City, Laguna; Museo ni Miguel Malvar, Sto. Tomas, Batangas; Museo nina Marcela Mariño at Felipe Agoncillo, Taal, Batangas; and Museo nina Leon at Galicano Apacible, Taal, Batangas are launching a 30-minute short film competition continue reading : Mga Bayani sa Pinilakang Tabing (Short Film competition)

NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno, as Guest of Honor in the 138th birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon

QUEZON CITY– The nation will commemorate the 138th Birth Anniversary of the President of the Philippine Commonwealth and “Ama ng Wikang Pambansa,” Manuel Luis Quezon on 19 August 2016. The day is a special working holiday throughout the entire nation and a special non-working public holiday in the provinces of Quezon, Aurora and in Quezon continue reading : NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno, as Guest of Honor in the 138th birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon

BULLETIN OF VACANT POSITIONS: 15 August 2016

BULLETIN OF VACANT POSITIONS (In compliance with RA 7041) FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (FAD) 1) SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER / SG-22, Item No.: NHI-NCCAC-SADOF-1-2007.  Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the job; 3 years of relevant experience; 16 hours of relevant training; Eligibility: Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility 2) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER V (Budget Officer III), SG-18, Item No.: continue reading : BULLETIN OF VACANT POSITIONS: 15 August 2016

Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan held at Lipa, Batangas

BATANGAS – In commemoration of the 152ndBirth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in coordination with the Tribung Pilipino Foundation held the Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan on 20 July 2016 at the Dolor Farm House, Lipa City, Batangas. High school students from the province of Batangas participated in the history quiz.  continue reading : Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan held at Lipa, Batangas

Paligasahan ng may K sa Kasaysayan at Kultura ng Pilipinas to be held

MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the  National Council on Disability Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Education, will lead the conduct of a history quiz dubbed as “Paligsahan ng may K sa Kasaysayan at Kultura ng Pilipinas” on 18 July 2016 at the 4th Floor of the NHCP continue reading : Paligasahan ng may K sa Kasaysayan at Kultura ng Pilipinas to be held

Oracle game invented by Rizal on exhibit at upgraded Dapitan museum

“Occupying a prominent spot are four sets of Haec Est Sibylla Cumana, a ‘spin-the-top-and-learn-your-future’ game created by Rizal while on exile” BUCOLIC Talisay in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, came alive last June 19, the 155th birth anniversary of our National Hero. Julie Lluch’s sculptures—depicting José Rizal as traveler, Rizal and Pio Valenzuela in a huddle, continue reading : Oracle game invented by Rizal on exhibit at upgraded Dapitan museum

The History and Tradition of June 30:  the Glitz and Glamour of the Philippine Presidential Inauguration

by Quennie Ann J. Palafox Change comes on June 30 every six years as a new president takes his oath of office to assume the highest government position in the Philippines for six years. The inauguration of a new president is a much awaited event among the Filipinos especially for those who are yearning for continue reading : The History and Tradition of June 30:  the Glitz and Glamour of the Philippine Presidential Inauguration

Philippine Spanish Friendship Day to be commemorated

BALER, AURORA – The Inter-Agency Committee for the Philippine – Spanish Friendship Day celebration will lead the commemoration of the 117th Anniversary of the Siege of Baler (14th Philippine – Spanish Friendship Day) on 5 July 2016, 8:00 a.m. at Plaza de Baler, Aurora. Guests of Honor are Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Dr. Patricia continue reading : Philippine Spanish Friendship Day to be commemorated