Juan Paolo M. Calamlam
History Researcher II
National Historical Commission of the Philippines

            This 2018, the Filipino nation is celebrating the 120th anniversary of the declaration of independence. This means that we celebrated this historic event, officially or not, for more than a hundred times now. Historians try to reconstruct these event using primary sources, such as the event program, memoirs and correspondences. One of the less known sources on the very first declaration of independence can be found in the letters of Gen. Artemio “Vibora” Ricarte, which can be accessed in microfilm at the Main Library of the University of the Philippines Diliman. The account of Gen. Ricarte serves as an interesting jigsaw piece in reconstructing the historic event.    

            Gen. Ricarte was among the privileged few who were invited to witness the declaration of independence in Kawit, Cavite on 12 June 1898. Indeed, Ricarte had the right to be there. After all, he led his troops to liberate San Francisco de Malabon (now Gen. Trias City) in Cavite on 31 August 1896, which became one of the first victories of the Katipunan.

            Gen. Ricarte recounted the independence festivities in his letter to his friend Jose P. Santos dated 27 July 1928. The account shows Gen. Ricarte’s big yet unexpected role during the occasion (translated from original Filipino):

When the Declaration of Independence took place on the 12th of June, 1898, near the bridge of Cavite and beside the house of Gen. Aguinaldo, I, after being enthusiastically convinced by Gen. Trias, Gen. P. Alvares, Gen. Pantaleon Garcia, and many others, was forced to give a speech. I came there without any speech prepared; so, after I was pushed to the spot for speakers such as Mr. Felipe Buencamino and other experts in doing that, I looked for something that I could talk about. In front of the speakers was the flag, and because no one among the previous speakers told anything about it, I took the flag as the subject of discussion. I could say that the people liked my speech, because when I paused for a while, people shouted “mabuhay, mabuhay” and I was often congratulated by Mr. Buencamino and the others. Perhaps it was only then when the people learned the meaning of each symbol, the sun and three stars, and I was given a thundering and almost unending wave of hurray when I ended my speech: “My beloved countrymen, now that I introduced to you the true meanings of each symbol constituting the flag of our race, let us persevere to place her beside other flags like her, or better yet, let her fly above the others for the aggrandizement of the Philippines and the entire mankind.” When I ended my speech, I cued the band to play the music I brought from Mapagtiis [Katipunan name of San Francisco de Malabon], the “Marcha Nacional Filipina” composed by Prof. Mr. Felipe. That is why, when the Declaration of Independence took place on the 12th of June, 1898, I was the last one to deliver a speech.  

            Emilio Aguinaldo, in a letter to historian Emanuel Baja dated 11 June 1925, recounted that he saw Gen. Ricarte giving speech: “[The flag] was displayed to public view from that front window and General Ricarte spoke a few words of tribute to the idealism of the new flag.” Little did he know that Gen. Ricarte did not plan any of what happened. By stroke of luck or genius, Gen. Ricarte had chosen the right topic for the right time.

            Going beyond Gen. Ricarte’s account, the people continued to show their love for the flag after the declaration of independence. Baja wrote in his book Philippine National Flag and Anthem (1936) that “during the short life of the Philippine Republic, crude and hand-made national flags were in evidence, everywhere, while silk and embroidered ones were not uncommon in the homes of the well-to-do families. In those days it was an established custom for the young ladies of a town or province to give hand-embroidered flags to the revolutionary army; the offer was considered a privilege and its acceptance a distinction.”  

            The Filipinos’ adoration for the flag was by no means an overreaction. Knowing that the Philippines had a national flag for the first time was indeed a reason to rejoice. Befitting the 12 June occasion, the flag became a symbol of our independence. It was the fruit of our ancestors’ struggles for freedom, as well as the reflection of their ideals and aspirations.

            Stories about our flag such as Gen. Ricarte’s ought to be taught to the present generation. Stories like how Patrocinio Gamboa struggled just to bring the flag to Sta. Barbara, Iloilo in 1898, or how Rafael Palma and his colleagues fought in the legislature just to bring back our flag after it was banned by the 1907 Flag Act, are just some examples of such accounts. The 120th anniversary of the declaration of independence that we celebrate this year is the perfect opportunity to tell these tales, to inspire Filipinos, especially the youth, to give their share of love and respect for our national flag.

Artemio Ricarte’s letter (in Filipino) to Jose P. Santos, part of which contains his recollections of the declaration of independence in 1898. From the University of the Philippines Diliman

MANILA – The National Steering Committee on National Observances headed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines announces the various activities for this year’s celebration of Independence Day.  This year’s theme is “Kalayaan 2018: Pagbabagong Ipinaglaban, Alay sa Masaganang Kinabukasan.”

Simultaneous flag-raising and wreath-laying rites will be conducted at 8:00 a.m. at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite with President Rodrigo Roa-Duterte as guest of honor.  Activities at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine will be replicated at the Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park, Manila; Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, Malolos City; Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine, San Juan City; Bonifacio National Monument, Caloocan City; Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolucion, North Cemetery, Manila; and the Pamintuan House, Angeles City.

The Parada ng Kalayaan, to be participated by various government agencies, military services, and other private organizations will be held at the Quirino Grandstand at 3:00 p.m., with the theme: Banyuhay, Ang Pagsulong mula sa kasaysayan ng pakikipaglaban para sa kalayaan.

Each cluster shall have a Banyuhay float to represent the development in all of the regions in the Philippines.  The floats gracing the parade will highlight the cultural heritage of different regions in the Philippines celebrating the unity indiversity that the independence of our nation signifies.

Various cultural events and performances will be showcased at the Quirino Grandstand, at the Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium, and selected SM Malls.  Mga Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo presents the flagship projects and community services offered by government agencies will be held on 11-12 June at the Burnham  Green, Rizal Park, Manila.  Free medical/dental/optical services spearheaded by the Department of Health will be held on 12 June from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the Noli Me Tangere Garden, Rizal Park, Manila.  Kalayaan Job Fair will be held on 12 June at the Senior Citizens Garden, Rizal Park, Manila from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

For a complete list of activities for the Independence Day celebration visit the NHCP website at www.nhcp.gov.ph.

Invitation to Bid for
Restoration of San Nicolas Church in Dauin, Negros Oriental

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 18,086,360.47 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Restoration of San Nicolas Church, Dauin, Negros Oriental

 Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Restoration of San Nicolas Church. Completion of the Works is 240 calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NHCP and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address below and upon the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Php 25,000.00.

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The NHCP will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 27 June 2018, 9:30 A.M. at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, which shall be open to prospective bidders
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 10 July 2018 before 9:00 A.M. at Records Section, Ground Floor, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bids opening shall be on 9:00 a.m. of 10 July 2018 at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. The NHCP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
9. For further information, please refer to:

Ms. Diana Galang
BAC Secretariat
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Telephone no. 335-1214
Fax No.: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

CARMINDA R. AREVALO
BAC Chairperson

Download bidding documents here!

Invitation to Bid for
Site Development of the Gabriela and Diego Silang Monument in Santa, Ilocos Sur

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 2,197,286.72 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Site Development of the Gabriela and Diego Silang Monument, Santa, Ilocos Sur

 Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Site Development of the Gabriela and Diego Silang Monument. Completion of the Works is 150 calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NHCP and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address below and upon the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Php 5,000.00.

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The NHCP will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 27 June 2018, 9:30 A.M. at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, which shall be open to prospective bidders
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 10 July 2018 before 9:00 A.M. at Records Section, Ground Floor, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bids opening shall be on 9:00 a.m. of 10 July 2018 at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. The NHCP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
9. For further information, please refer to:

Ms. Diana Galang
BAC Secretariat
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Telephone no. 335-1214
Fax No.: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

CARMINDA R. AREVALO
BAC Chairperson

Download bidding documents here!

Invitation to Bid for
Restoration of San Isidro Labrador Church in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 8,278,196.87 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Restoration of San Isidro Labrador Church ,Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental

 Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Restoration of San Isidro Labrador Church. Completion of the Works is 240 calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NHCP and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address below and upon the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Php 10,000.00.

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The NHCP will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 27 June 2018, 9:30 A.M. at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, which shall be open to prospective bidders
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 10 July 2018 before 9:00 A.M. at Records Section, Ground Floor, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bids opening shall be on 9:00 a.m. of 10 July 2018 at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. The NHCP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
9. For further information, please refer to:

Ms. Diana Galang
BAC Secretariat
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Telephone no. 335-1214
Fax No.: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

CARMINDA R. AREVALO
BAC Chairperson

Download bidding documents here!

Invitation to Bid for
Restoration of San Bartolome Church-Old Sacristy Ruins in
Rizal Avenue Extension, Malabon City

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 3,895,551.68 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Restoration of San Bartolome Church-Old Sacristy Ruins
Rizal Avenue Extension, Malabon City

Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Restoration of San Bartolome Church-Old Sacristy Ruins. Completion of the Works is 180 calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NHCP and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address below and upon the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Php 5,000.00.
It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The NHCP will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 11 June 2018, 9:30 A.M. at 2nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, which shall be open to prospective bidders

7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 25 June 2018 before 9:00 A.M. at Records Section, Ground Floor, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bids opening shall be on 9:00 a.m. of 25 June 2018 at 2nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. The NHCP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

9. For further information, please refer to:

Ms. Diana Galang
BAC Secretariat
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Telephone no. 335-1214
Fax No.: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

CARMINDA R. AREVALO
BAC Chairperson

Download bidding documents here.

BIÑAN, LAGUNA ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Chairman Rene R. Escalante, will unveil on Friday, 11 May 2018 at 8:00 a.m., the historical marker Francisco Mercado at the Francisco Mercado Monument,  Binan Plaza, Laguna, in line with his 200^th birth anniversary. The marker reads:

FRANCISCO MERCADO

1818-1898

 

                                    ISINILANG SA BINAN, LAGUNA, 11 MAYO 1818. NAG-ARAL NG LATIN AT PILOSOPIYA SA COLEGIO DE SAN JOSE, MAYNILA. LUMIPAT SA CALAMBA NG BUKSAN NG MGA DOMINIKANO ANG MGA LUPAIN DITO SA MGA NAIS MANGUPAHAN NG LUPA, MGA TAONG 1830-1840. IKINASAL KAY TEODORA ALONSO, 1848. NAGSIKAP NA ITINAGUYOD ANG MALAKING PAMILYA SA PAMAMAGITAN NG PAGSASAKA AT PANGANGALAKAL. NILARAWAN NI JOSE RIZAL BILANG MARANGAL AT MODELO NG SIMPLENG PAMUMUHAY. YUMAO SA BINONDO, MAYNILA, 5 ENERO 1898.

 

 Chairman Escalante will officially turn over the marker to the City Government of Biñan through Mayor Walfredo R. Dimaguila, Jr.  City Department Head Bryan Jayson T. Borja and NHCP Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy will stand as witnesses during the signing of the certificate of transfer.

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

For more information, contact the Historic Sites and Education Division at NHCP tel. nos. 3351217 and 5231019.

Invitation to Bid for
Restoration of St. Joseph Parish Church (Phase I) in Barcelona, Sorsogon – 2nd Posting

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 23,556,060.30 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Restoration of St. Joseph Parish Church (Phase I), Barcelona, Sorsogon – 2nd Posting

 Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Restoration of St. Joseph Parish Church (Phase I)- 2nd Posting. Completion of the Works is 300 calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NHCP and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address below and upon the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Php 25,000.00.

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The NHCP will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 25 May 2018, 9:30 A.M. at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, which shall be open to prospective bidders
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 7 June 2018 before 9:00 A.M. at Records Section, Ground Floor, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bids opening shall be on 9:00 a.m. of 7 June 2018 at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. The NHCP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
9. For further information, please refer to:

Ms. Diana Galang
BAC Secretariat
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Telephone no. 335-1214
Fax No.: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

Download Bidding Documents and other related documents here.

Invitation to Bid for
Restoration of Santo Domingo Parish Church in Lal-lo, Cagayan

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 9,632,534.54 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Restoration of Santo Domingo Parish Church in Lal-lo, Cagayan  

 Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Restoration of Santo Domingo Parish Church. Completion of the Works is 240 calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NHCP and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address below and upon the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Php 10,000.00.

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The NHCP will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 21 May 2018, 9:30 A.M. at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, which shall be open to prospective bidders
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 4 June 2018 before 9:00 A.M. at Records Section, Ground Floor, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bids opening shall be on 9:00 a.m. of 4 June 2018 at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. The NHCP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
9. For further information, please refer to:

Ms. Diana Galang
BAC Secretariat
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Telephone no. 335-1214
Fax No.: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

CARMINDA R. AREVALO
BAC Chairperson

Download bidding documents here!

Invitation to Bid for
Restoration of the Sorsogon East Central School (Gabaldon Building) in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 14,903,774.76 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Restoration of the Sorsogon East Central School (Gabaldon Building) in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon

 Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Restoration of the Sorsogon East Central School (Gabaldon Building). Completion of the Works is 240 calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NHCP and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address below and upon the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Php 25,000.00.

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The NHCP will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 21 May 2018, 9:30 A.M. at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, which shall be open to prospective bidders
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 4 June 2018 before 9:00 A.M. at Records Section, Ground Floor, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bids opening shall be on 9:00 a.m. of 4 June 2018 at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. The NHCP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
9. For further information, please refer to:

Ms. Diana Galang
BAC Secretariat
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Telephone no. 335-1214
Fax No.: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

CARMINDA R. AREVALO
BAC Chairperson

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Invitation to Bid for
Restoration of Caraga Church in Caraga, Davao Oriental

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 19,011,174.33 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Restoration of Caraga Church in Caraga, Davao Oriental

 Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Restoration of Caraga Church. Completion of the Works is 240 calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NHCP and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address below and upon the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Php 25,000.00.

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The NHCP will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 21 May 2018, 9:30 A.M. at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, which shall be open to prospective bidders
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 4 June 2018 before 9:00 A.M. at Records Section, Ground Floor, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bids opening shall be on 9:00 a.m. of 4 June 2018 at 2^nd floor Board Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. The NHCP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
9. For further information, please refer to:

Ms. Diana Galang
BAC Secretariat
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Telephone no. 335-1214
Fax No.: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

CARMINDA R. AREVALO
BAC Chairperson

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BATAAN – Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea representing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, will lead the nation in the observance of the Araw ng Kagitingan rites at Mt. Samat National Shrine, Pilar, Bataan on 9 April 2018 at 9:00 in the morning.  This year’s theme is “Kagitingan at Pagmamahal sa Pilipinas Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago,” (“Bravery and Love for the Philippines Toward Genuine Change”).

Executive Secretary Medialdea will be joined by Ambassador of Japan Koji Haneda and Charge d’ Affaires of the United States of America Michael S. Klecheski in the wreath-laying rites.

Bataan Governor Albert S. Garcia and National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chair Rene R. Escalante will deliver the welcome remarks and  an overview of the historical event, respectively. 

Executive Secretary Medialdea will award the winners of the National Creative Painting and Essay Writing Contests and the Oratorical Contest.  He will be assisted by Department of Education Secretary Leonor M. Briones, Department of National Defense-Undersecretary for Civil, Veterans and Retiree Affairs Reynaldo B. Mapagu, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina, and VFP Sons and Daughters Association, Inc. President Estrella DL. Santos.

In addition, there will be a launching of the Mt. Samat Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (FTEZ) logo and the groundbreaking ceremony.

Messages will be delivered by Ambassador Haneda and Mr. Klecheski.  Department of National Defense Undersecretary for Civil, Veterans and Retiree Affairs Reynaldo B. Mapagu will introduce Executive Secretary Medialdea to deliver the keynote address. 

The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums and publications, and preserve the nation’s historical heritage.