EDSA, Quezon City – Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo M. Año will lead the flag raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the EDSA People Power Monument, Quezon City on 25 February 2022, 8:00 a.m. in commemoration of the 36th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution with the theme, “EDSA 2022: continue reading : Celebrating the 36th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
150th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of GOMBURZA
On 17 February, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will lead the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the martyrdom of Frs. Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes, and Jacinto Zamora with this year’s theme, “GOMBURZA: Pamana ng Paglilingkod at Pag-aalay.” Simultaneous wreath laying rites will be conducted at 8:00 a.m. at the GOMBURZA Execution continue reading : 150th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of GOMBURZA
Observance of the 58TH Death Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo
Kawit, Cavite – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines with the Local Government of Kawit led the simple rites in commemoration of the 58th death anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo on 6 February 2022, 8:00 a.m. at Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo. Kawit Mayor Angelo Emilio G. Aguinaldo led the flag raising and wreath-laying ceremony. Other continue reading : Observance of the 58TH Death Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo
Observance of the 107TH death anniversary of BALDOMERO AGUINALDO
Kawit, Cavite – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines with the Local Government of Kawit will lead the simple rites in commemoration of the 107th death anniversary of Baldomero Aguinaldo on 4 February 2022, 8:00 a.m. at Museo ni Baldomero Aguinaldo. Kawit Mayor Angelo Emilio G. Aguinaldo will lead the flag raising and wreath-laying continue reading : Observance of the 107TH death anniversary of BALDOMERO AGUINALDO
Commemoration of the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine-American War
City of Manila – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with the City of Manila and other national and local government agencies will conduct a simple program commemorating the 123rd anniversary of Philippine-American War on 4 February 2021, 8:00 a.m., at Sociego St. cor. Silencio St., Sampaloc, Manila. The Armed Forces continue reading : Commemoration of the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine-American War
123rd Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic
Malolos, Bulacan – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with the Local Government of Malolos and Provincial Government of Bulacan, will conduct a simple program commemorating the 123rd anniversary of the First Philippine Republic on 23 January 2022, 8:00 a.m., at the Museo ng Republika ng 1899, Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, continue reading : 123rd Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic
STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES ON THE PASSING OF FORMER CHAIRPERSON AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAMUEL K. TAN
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
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