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

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

 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). 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 24 April 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 May 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 May 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.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines invites all interested suppliers to submit their lowest price quotation on the items listed below, subject to the terms and conditions stated in the Terms for Reference (TOR):

All entries in the quotation must be typewritten in company’s letterhead, duly signed supplier/bidder or its duly authorized representative. The price quotation, to be denominated in Philippine peso, shall include all taxes, duties and/or levies payable. The quoted prices shall be considered fixed and subject to price escalation during contract implementation. Price validity must be for a period of thirty (30) days from submission.

The open quotation shall be submitted personally or by email to the Records Section, Lobby, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila not later than April 16, 2018 @5:00 p.m.

For further  inquiries/clarification, please coordinate with the  Property and Supply Section at  telephone Numbers 335-1219, e-mail: bac.nhcp@gmail.com; nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph.

Download RFQ, TOR and Sample Reply Form here.

Invitation to Bid for
Construction of Mariano Ponce Museum in Calle Ponce, Poblacion, Baliwag, Bulacan

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 9,555,473.11 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Construction of Mariano Ponce Museum Calle Ponce, Poblacion, Baliwag, Bulacan

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

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Construction of Mariano Ponce Museum. 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 20 April 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 3 May 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 3 May 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. 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.

For details please download documents here.

Senator Sonny Angara will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on 22 March 2018, 9:00 a.m. in commemoration of the 149^th Birth Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo.

NHCP Acting Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, First District of Cavite Representative Francis Gerald A. Abaya, Cavite Governor Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, Kawit Municipal Mayor Angelo Emilio G. Aguinaldo, Kawit Vice Mayor Armand V. Bernal, Former Prime Minister and Descendant of Emilio Aguinaldo Cesar E.A. Virata, and PNP Cavite Provincial Director PSSupt. William M. Segun will join Senator Sonny Angara in the conduct of the program. Representatives from other national and local government agencies will also join in the event.

The program’s highlight is the unveiling of the Emilio Aguinaldo@150 Logo and the launching of the Cavite Heritage Educational Series by Dr. Emmanuel F. Calairo and published by the Cavite Historical Society.

This year’s commemorative program is led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with the Provincial Government of Cavite, and Municipal Government of Kawit.

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

Former President Fidel V. Ramos will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the EDSA People Power Monument, Quezon City on 25 February  2018, 9:00 a.m. in commemoration of the 32^nd anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution with the theme “EDSA 2018:  Effecting Change Towards Strengthened Democracy.”

This year’s commemorative program is led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with the EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC), Spirit of EDSA Foundation (SOEF) and other national and local government agencies.

NHCP Chairman Rene R. Escalante, Acting Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero will join Former President Fidel V. Ramos in the conduct of the program.  Representatives from civil society and various religious sectors will also join in the celebration.

Highlights of the program will be the “Salubungan” of the military and civilian sector; conferment of the People’s Power Heroes Award to Former President Ramos; EDSA People Power Commission Award to CPT Michael B. Asistores of the Philippine Army, and PO3 Christopher Lalan; and the Spirit of EDSA Foundation and Good Citizenship Award to Mr. Melvin Gaa.

By virtue of Executive Order No. 47 s. 2017, the People Power Monument will be turned over by the Spirit of EDSA Foundation to the NHCP.

For a complete list of activities please click here..

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

M A N I L A – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), City Government of Manila and the National Parks Development Committee will lead the commemoration of the 146th death anniversary of martyred priests Frs. Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes and Jacinto Zamora on 17 February 2018, 8:00 a.m., at the Gomburza Execution Site, Rizal Park, Manila.

Flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies will be led by Historic Sites and Education Division-NHCP Ms. Gina Camaya-Batuhan.  Other wreath-offerors are Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada, NPDC Executive Director Penelope Belmonte, NCCA Chairman Virgilio S. Almario, and DepEd-Manila, Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Jenilyn Rose B. Corpuz.  They will be joined by the principals from the Mariano Gomes Elementary School, Jose Burgos Elementary School and Jacinto Zamora Elementary School in Manila, officials from the Philippine Historical Association, Kaanak ng mga Bayaning Pilipino, Inc., Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines and the Knights of Columbus Gomburza Assemblies.

Blessing of the tomb of the three martyred priests immediately follows at the Paco Park Cemetery, Manila to be officiated by Rev. Fr. Joel L. Rescober, C.M.

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

ILOILO CITY ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, will unveil on Friday, 9 February 2018 at 9:00 a.m., the historical marker Gusali ng Iloilo-Acacia Masonic Lodge No. 11 . The marker states:

GUSALI NG ILOILO-ACACIA MASONIC LODGE NO. 11

                                    ITINAYO ANG GUSALI NG LOHIYA SA PANGUNGUNA NI WB THOMAS N. POWELL, 1927-1928. GINAMIT BILANG HIMPILAN NG MGA SUNDALONG HAPON NOONG IKALAWANG DIGMAANG PANDAIGDIG. ISINAAYOS, 1945 AT PINASINAYAAN BILANG ILOILO-ACACIA LODGE, NO. 11, 1947.

Executive Director Badoy will officially turn over the marker to the Masonic Temple Association of Iloilo through VW Gil Joseph Octaviano III. WB Anthony Andrew C. Gustilo, PM and NHCP Chief Historical Preservation Division Archt. Reynaldo S. Lita 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.

ILOILO CITY ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, will turn over the completed restoration project for Customs House Building on Friday, 9 February 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Iloilo City.

The Iloilo Customs House, built in 1916, is a two-storey neo-classical structure overlooking the Batiano River and Iloilo Strait.

The conservation project, which commenced on 10 August 2017 and was completed on 6 February 2018, included the stabilization and refinishing of concrete exterior walls, restoration of doors and windows, repair of roof and ceiling eaves, painting and varnishing work, and the rehabilitation of flooring finishes. The NHCP also restored the tower and rehabilitated the tower staircase. The restoration of the Iloilo Custom House was funded with the NHCP’s GAA for Fiscal Year 2017.

Executive Director Badoy will officially turnover the completed restored project to the Bureau of Customs through District Collector John M. Simon. OIC of Sub-Port of Pulupandan Collector Renevic A. Soliman, Acting Chief of Port Operations Division Atty. Ramon Rory A. Antiojo and NHCP Chief Historic Preservation Division Archt. Reynaldo S. Lita will stand as witnesses during the signing of the certificate of turnover.

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 Preservation Division or Historic Sites and Education Division at NHCP tel. nos. 3351217 and 5231019.

1.1   IATF Affirmation;
1.2  NHCP PBB Scorecard

Conceptualization, Design, Fabrication, Transport and Installation of Nazaria Lagos Outdoor Cast Bronze Statue Including Pedestal and Site Development in Town Plaza, Dueñas, Iloilo

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act (GAA) 2018 intends to apply the sum of Php 2,000,000.00 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Conceptualization, Design, Fabrication, Transport and Installation of Nazaria Lagos Outdoor Cast Bronze Statue Including Pedestal and Site Development in Town Plaza, Dueñas, Iloilo. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of the financial proposals.

2. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) now calls for the submission of eligibility documents for Conceptualization, Design, Fabrication, Transport and Installation of Nazaria Lagos Outdoor Cast Bronze Statue Including Pedestal and Site Development in Town Plaza, Dueñas, Iloilo. Eligibility documents of interested consultants must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat on or before 10 February 2018 unitl 5:00 p.m. at Records Section Ground Floor NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Street Ermita, Manila. Applications for eligibility will be evaluated based on a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion.

3. Interested bidders may obtain further information from National Historical Commission of the Philippines and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on 14 – 28 February 2018 from the address below and upon payment of 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.

5. The BAC shall draw up the short list of consultants from those who have submitted Expression of Interest, including the eligibility documents, and have been determined as eligible in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The short list shall consist of at least three prospective bidders who will be entitled to submit bids. The criteria and rating system for short listing are:

The minimum standard to pass is Seventy Percent (70%)

6. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the IRR of RA 9184.
Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

7. The Procuring Entity shall evaluate bids using the Quality Based Evaluation/Selection (QBE/QBS) procedure. The criteria and rating system for the evaluation of bids shall be provided in the Instructions to Bidders.

8. The contract shall be completed within one hundred eighty calendar days.

9. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines 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.

10. For further information, please refer to:

Diana A. Galang
BAC, Head Secretariat
National Historical Commssion of the Philippines
T.M. Kalaw Street Ermita, Manila
Telephone number: 335-1214
Fax number: 536-3181
Email address: nhcpbac@nhcp.gov.ph

CARMINDA R. AREVALO
BAC Chair

Download Bidding Documents here!

Invitation to Bid for
Restoration of the Old Bulan Presidencia Building(Phase-1)
in Bulan, Sorsogon

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), through the Government Appropriation Act 2018 (GAA) intends to apply the sum of Php 8,504,033.57 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for:

Restoration of the Old Bulan Presidencia Building (Phase-1) –Bulan, Sorsogon

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

2. The NHCP now invites bids for Conservation of the Immaculate Conception Church. 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 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 8 February 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 19 February 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 19 February 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 here!

DILG Assistant Secretary Marjorie N. Jalosjos as Guest of Honor on the observance of the 119^th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic

MALOLOS, BULACAN – The National Historical Commission (NHCP) spearheads the commemoration of the 119^th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic in coordination with the Provincial Government of Bulacan, and the City Government of Malolos, on 23 January 2018, 8:00 a.m. at the Barasoain Church Historical Landmark in Malolos City, Bulacan. 

The celebration begins with flag-raising and wreath-laying rites to be led by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary Marjorie N. Jalosjos.  He will be joined by NHCP Acting Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, Malolos City Mayor Christian D. Natividad, Vice Governor Daniel R. Fernando, Vice Mayor Gilbert T. Gatchalian and other local officials from the Provincial Government of Bulacan and City Government of Malolos.

After the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites, Rev. Fr. Dars Cabral, parish priest of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Barasoain Church will lead the opening prayer.  Mayor Natividad will give the welcome remarks, while Vice Governor Daniel R. Fernando will deliver an inspirational message.  Governor Alvarado will deliver a message and introduce the guest-of-honor.  DILG Assistant Secretary Marjorie N. Jalosjos will deliver his message.

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