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
Kalayaan Over Karangyaan – Pursuing Independence in Exchange for Personal Wealth
By: Christian Bernard A. Melendez, Senior Shrine Curator, Museo ng Katipunan-PMS “Magbigay ayon sa kakayanan, kumuha batay sa pangangailangan.” This is the general adage of community pantries sprouting all over the country, the first of which was started by an ordinary citizen in Quezon City. Known as the Maginhawa Community Pantry, this concept of bayanihan continue reading : Kalayaan Over Karangyaan – Pursuing Independence in Exchange for Personal Wealth
1985: A Year of Three Shades of Blue
by Eufemio O. Agbayani III Historic Sites Development Officer II For one year, 25 February 1985 to 25 February 1986, Philippine national flags had three shades of blue. Ever since the Philippine flag was allowed to fly again in 1919 and standardized through an Executive Order in 1936, it had sported a shade of blue continue reading : 1985: A Year of Three Shades of Blue
Recognizing José Felipe Del-Pan, Champion of Nascent Philippine Studies, on his 200th Birth Anniversary
On 26 May 2021, we will mark the 200th birth anniversary of Jose Felipe Del-Pan, a man who contributed to the genesis of Philippine studies. Although he was born a Spaniard, he deserves the recognition of Filipinos for his pioneering work. To honor Del-Pan’s memory, the National Quincentennial Committee will launch a new edition of continue reading : Recognizing José Felipe Del-Pan, Champion of Nascent Philippine Studies, on his 200th Birth Anniversary
Epifanio de los Santos: Commemorating the Filipino genius on his 150th Birth Anniversary
By Francis Kristoffer L. Pasion, Museum Researcher II Portrait of Epifanio de los Santos by H.A. Coniconde Most of us associate the name “Epifanio de los Santos” to that main thoroughfare in Metro Manila, the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, or EDSA. The name has effectively been overshadowed by the toxicity of the traffic continue reading : Epifanio de los Santos: Commemorating the Filipino genius on his 150th Birth Anniversary
72nd Death Anniversary of Galicano Apacible
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 72nd death anniversary of Galicano Apacible last 22 March 2021, 8:00 a.m., at the Museo nina Leon at Galicano Apacible in Taal, Batangas. NHCP-Museo ni Leon at Galicano Apacible (MLGA) Curator Slyvia Alvarez offered a wreath at the bust of continue reading : 72nd Death Anniversary of Galicano Apacible
158th Birth Anniversary of Mariano Ponce
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) spearheaded the commemoration of the 158th birth anniversary of Mariano Ponce. As per directive of the IATF last 21 March 2021, which placed Bulacan under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the NHCP Museo ni Mariano Ponce, together with the Provincial Government of Bulacan and Municipality of Baliwag, cancelled the continue reading : 158th Birth Anniversary of Mariano Ponce
152nd Birth Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines spearheaded the commemoration of the 152nd birth anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo. As per directive of the IATF last 21 March 2021, which placed Cavite under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the NHCP Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo, together with the Municipality of Kawit, cancelled the event. In lieu of regular commemorations, continue reading : 152nd Birth Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo
122nd anniversary of the 1899 Philippine Republic
Dr. Prospero E. de Vera III, Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED ) led the flag-raising ceremonies during the 122nd anniversary of the 1899 Philippine Republic at the patio of the Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, Malolos, Bulacan. In the picture are Governor Daniel Fernando, Vice-Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado, and Mayor Guilbert Gatchalian. Guest-of-honor, continue reading : 122nd anniversary of the 1899 Philippine Republic