Modernized Museo ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar to open this week

BULAKAN, BULACAN – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will open the modernized Museo ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar in Sitio Cupang, Brgy. San Nicolas, Bulakan, Bulacan on 18 March 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Marcelo H. Del Pilar was known for his staunch opposition to Spanish oppression. He established the nationalist newspaper Diariong continue reading : Modernized Museo ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar to open this week

NHCP unveils the “Agueda Kahabagan” historical marker

SANTA CRUZ, LAGUNA ─ In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, unveils on Monday, 14 March 2016, the historical marker “Agueda Kahabagan,” in Santa Cruz, Laguna. The marker states:  AGUEDA KAHABAGAN REBOLUSYONARYO AT HENERAL NG HUKBO NG REPUBLIKA NG continue reading : NHCP unveils the “Agueda Kahabagan” historical marker

NHCP to lead the transfer and re-interment of President Quirino’s remains

M A N I L A – In commemoration of the 60th death anniversary of President Elpidio Quirino on February 29, 2016, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will lead the transfer and re-interment of his remains from the Manila South Cemetery in Makati City to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. continue reading : NHCP to lead the transfer and re-interment of President Quirino’s remains

144th death anniversary of GOMBURZA to be observed

MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), the City Government of Manila and the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) will lead the commemoration of the 144th death anniversary of martyred priests Frs. Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes and Jacinto Zamora on 17 February 2016, 8:00 a.m., at the Gomburza Execution Site, Rizal Park, Manila. continue reading : 144th death anniversary of GOMBURZA to be observed

Book Launch of Hidden Lives, Concealed Narratives: A History of Leprosy in the Philippines

MANILA– The National Historical Commission of the Philippines will launch the book, Hidden Lives, Concealed Narratives: A History of Leprosy in the Philippines, on Wednesday, 17 February 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the NHCP building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Manila. The book launch takes place during the observance of Leprosy Week. DSWD Secretary Corazon J. Soliman continue reading : Book Launch of Hidden Lives, Concealed Narratives: A History of Leprosy in the Philippines

2015 Board Resolutions

Resolution No. 01, S. 2015 – Resolution authorizing Chairperson Maria Serena I. Diokno to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) for the production of an audio-visual presentation on President Manuel L. Quezon. Resolution No. 02, S. 2015 – Declaring the Apolinario Mabini Monument in front of the National continue reading : 2015 Board Resolutions

2014 BOARD RESOLUTIONS

Resolution No. 01, S. 2014 – Declaring a portion of the District of Santa Ana, Manila a Heritage Zone Resolution No. 02, S. 2014 Resolution No. 03, S. 2014 – Declaring a Portion of the Iloilo City Central business District a Historic Center Resolution No. 04, S. 2014 Resolution No. 05, S. 2014 – Resolution Authorizing continue reading : 2014 BOARD RESOLUTIONS

Risen Opportunity: The Economic Role of Filipino Women during the American regime

by Jacob Philip V. Peralta* Over the years, the roles of women have been steadily rising in the fields of commerce and industry in the Philippines. From mere members of a silent mass during the Spanish period, women have proven their tenacity for having undertaken crucial responsibilities in society.[1] During the Spanish era, the role continue reading : Risen Opportunity: The Economic Role of Filipino Women during the American regime

Ceremonial Chest

  Artifact Ceremonial Chest Location Museum of Philippine Political History Items and artifacts in the museums administered by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines are all treasures of our history.  One of these unique treasures can be found in the Museum of Philippine Political History (MPPH).  It is a gold-plated ceremonial chest that once continue reading : Ceremonial Chest

2013 Board Resolutions

Resolution No. 01, S. 2013 – Declaring the Philippine Ambassador’s Residence in Japan located at Fujimi, Chiyodaku, tokyp, Japan a National Historical Landmark. Resolution No. 02, S. 2013 –  Resolution No. 03, S. 2013 – Resolution No. 04, S. 2013 –  Resolution No. 05, S. 2013 – Declaring the Rizal Monument in Rizal Park as a National Monument continue reading : 2013 Board Resolutions