KAWIT, CAVITE – This year, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), will be celebrating the 125^th anniversary of Philippine Independence on 12 June 2023. To mark the event, the agency will launch a 100-day countdown on 4 March, at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite.

The kick-off will start at 5pm with messages from NHCP Chairman Dr. Emmanuel F. Calairo, Mayor Angelo Emilio Aguinaldo of Kawit and guest of honor, Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman of the Department of Budget and Management. A parade of flags representing LGUs and other national agencies, including musical numbers from Banda Kawayan, Banda Matanda, Imusicappela and Bughaw Folkloric Group are part of the program

Samu’t Saring Iisa, written and composed by Kent Charcos is the theme song for the 125^th anniversary of Philippine Independence. The song will be performed by local artists Nyoy Volante, Mikkie Bradford-Volante, Lara Maigue and Gian Magdangal, with a fireworks display to end the night.

Preceding the launch will be a press conference at 4pm within museum grounds.

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

QUEZON CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with the Spirit of EDSA Foundation (SOEF), City Government of Quezon, and other national and local government agencies will lead the commemoration of the 37^th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on 25 February 2023, 8:00 a.m., at the EDSA People Power Monument, EDSA cor. White Plains, Quezon City. This year’s theme is “EDSA 2023: Pagkakaisa Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Pagbangon.”

Quezon City Mayor Ma. Josefina Belmonte will spearhead the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies. She will be joined by NHCP Chairman Rene R. Escalante and SOEF Commissioner Christopher Carrion. Representatives from other national and local government agencies, military, civic, and religious sectors will also join the celebration.

A holy mass will be offered on the same day, 10:00 a.m. at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, EDSA Shrine, Ugong Norte, Quezon City (Archdiocese of Manila).

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

This year, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will be celebrating the 125^th anniversary of Philippine Independence on 12 June 2023. To mark the event, the agency will launch a 100-day countdown on 4 March, at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite. The kick-off will start at 5pm to include a parade of flags and musical numbers from Banda Kawayan, Banda Matanda, and Bughaw Folkloric Group. The theme song for the 125^th anniversary of Philippine Independence, Samu’t Saring Iisa composed by Kent Charcos will be performed with a fireworks display capping the program. Preceding the launch will be a press conference at 4pm within museum grounds.

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

This Bid Bulletin is issued to modify, amend or clarify items in the issued Bidding Documents for the project:

Structural Refurbishment of Museo nina Marcela Mariño at Felipe Agoncillo (MMMFA) in Taal, Batangas.
Please be informed of the following information and clarifications:
Amendment regarding the submission of bid documents.

 For the guidance of all concerned.

ALVIN R. ALCID
Chairman, BAC

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This Bid Bulletin is issued to modify, amend or clarify items in the issued Bidding Documents for the project:

Provision of Termite, Wood Borer and Pest Control Treatment for 29 NHCP Museums

Please be informed of the following information and clarifications:

Clarification regarding the wrapping of artworks and artifacts.

1. As stated under the Technical Specifications of the project, the service provider shall be responsible for wrapping artworks and artifacts during treatment, as necessary. This includes materials and manpower. Please coordinate with the staff of each museums to determine their specific needs.

For the guidance of all concerned.

ALVIN R. ALCID
Chairman, BAC

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This Bid Bulletin is issued to modify, amend or clarify items in the issued Bidding Documents for the project:

Supply, Delivery and Installation of New Airconditioning Units and Repair/Relocation and Reinstallation of Existing Airconditioning Units at NHCP Building

Please be informed of the following information and clarifications:

1. The following are amended:

For the guidance of all concerned.

ALVIN R. ALCID
Chairman, BAC

Click to download Bid Bulletin No. 01

1. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines, through the 2023 General Appropriations Act, intends to apply the sum of One Million, Eight Hundred Nine Thousand, Two Hundred Eighty and 5/100 (₱1,809,280.05) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Repair and Rehabilitation of Emilio Aguinaldo Museum in Kawit, Cavite. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines now invites bids for the above Procurement Project. Completion of the Works is required within sixty (60) 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 (RA) No. 9184.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or via bac@nhcp.gov.ph.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested bidders on 17 February 2023 from given address and website/s 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 Five Thousand Pesos (₱ 5,000.00). The Procuring Entity shall allow the bidder to present its proof of payment for the fees via a photocopy of the receipt included in the submitted bid or via e-mail (bac@nhcp.gov.ph).

6. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines will hold a Pre-Bid Conference^[1] on 1 March 2023 (Wednesday), 9:30 AM at 1/F Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) Conference Room, NHCP Building, T.M. Kalaw Avenue, Ermita, Manila, and/or through videoconferencing/webcasting via Microsoft Teams App, which shall be open to prospective bidders. To access the Pre-Bid Conference, click this MS Teams Link: https://bit.ly/3YsL6EE.    

7. Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat through (i) manual submission at the office address as indicated below, (ii) online or electronic submission as indicated below, on or before 13 March 2023 (Monday), 9:30 AM. One (1) original and three (3) additional copies of the technical and financial proposals must be provided. Late bids shall not be accepted. Please see the diagram below for your guidance.                                   

8. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 16.

9. Bid opening for the technical and financial proposals shall be on 13 March 2023 (Monday) at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM, respectively at the given address below and/or through Microsoft Teams App. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity. To access the opening of the technical and financial bid proposals, click this MS Teams link: https://bit.ly/40UKvNn.

10. All bidders are reminded that each and every page of the Bidding Documents submitted should be duly signed by the bidder’s authorized representative/s and that all legally executable documents (e.g., Omnibus Sworn Statement) are duly notarized. Submitted bids which have unsigned pages and/or unnotarized legal documents shall be considered non-responsive.

11. All bidders are advised to adopt the new, revised format of the Omnibus Sworn Statement issued pursuant to GPPB Circular No 4-2020 as adopted by GPPB Resolution No. 16-2020. The revised format of the OSS consists of 10 articles/paragraphs (with two new additional provisions since the previous 2016 edition), a template of which may be downloaded from the GPPB website thru this link https://www.gppb.gov.ph/downloadables.php.

12. 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 Sections 35.6 and 41 of the 2016 revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA No. 9184, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

13. For further information, please refer to:
    Engr. Benjamin T. Paulin II
    BAC Secretariat Head
    National Historical Commission of the Philippines
    T.M. Kalaw Ave., Ermita, Manila 1000
    E-mail Address: bac@nhcp.gov.ph
    Telephone No.: (02) 5335-1212
    Facsimile No.: (02) 8536-3181
    Website: http://www.nhcp.gov.ph 

14. You may visit the following websites: 

For downloading of Bidding Documents:
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For online bid submission:
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ALVIN R. ALCID
BAC Chairperson

^[1] May be deleted in case the ABC is less than One Million Pesos (PhP1,000,000) where the Procuring Entity may not hold a pre-bid conference.

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Eufemio O. Agbayani III
Historic Sites Development Officer II 

As we close the sesquicentennial of the martyrdom of fathers Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes, and Jacinto Zamora, we remember that the three were not the only ones who suffered because of the Cavite Mutiny of 20 January 1872.  

Many were exiled—some ordered to be chained for life, some died far from home, some were pardoned, and some escaped. On 21 February 1872, five were sent to Spain aboard the frigate Chica to serve ten years imprisonment and exile: Crisanto de los Reyes, Maximo Inocencio, Enrique Paraiso, Rafael Calda and Cleto Yance.  

On 14 March 1872, twenty-two men were sent to Guam aboard the Flores de Maria. Jose Basa y Enriquez was sentenced to ten years; Antonio Regidor, Balbino Mauricio, Ramon Maurente, Maximo Paterno, Jose Ma. Basa, Jose Ma. Guevara, Agustin Mendoza, Feliciano Gomez, Pedro Dandan, Anacleto Desiderio, and Miguel de Laza were sentenced to eight years; Pedro Carillo, Bartolome Maria Serra, Gervasio Sanchez, Jose Mauricio de Leon, Joaquin Pardo de Tavera, Pio Maria Basa, Toribio del Pilar, Justo Guason to six years; and Vicente del Rosario and Mariano Servilla to two years. 

Their fates show the webs that entangle the struggle for freedom which we won 26 years after the events of 1872. Below are just some whose likeness survived the ravages of time.

Died Immediately

Sergeant Lamadrid
UST MIGUEL DE BENAVIDES LIBRARY 

Sergeant Lamadrid led the revolt and was joined by two Spanish lieutenants Manuel Montesinos and Vicente López Morquecho. He could be one of 41 soldiers who died during the retaking of Fort San Felipe on 22 January 1872. Thirteen were later executed on 27 January, nine in Manila and four in Cavite. The rest of the soldiers arrested by the Spaniards numbering around 58 were sentenced to imprisonment for ten years. 

Executed by Garrote

Francisco Zaldua
NHCP DIOSDADO CAPINO COLLECTION 

Of the four executed on 17 February, he was most complicit in the mutiny. Pressured to implicate the priests Burgos, Gomes, and Zamora, he thought he would be pardoned but he was executed before them. 

Exiled to Cartagena, Spain

Crisanto de los Reyes
GERONIMO BERENGUER DE LOS REYES JR. FOUNDATION

There are now growing historical consensus that the mutiny in Cavite was spearheaded by three citizens. One of them was Crisanto de los Reyes, a wealthy ship chandler who had many opportunities to contact the Filipinos in the Cavite arsenal. He was able to escape in 1874 and return to the Philippines in 1879. He died on 4 July 1895. 

Maximo Inocencio
ROSE POLICARPIO VIA WIKICOMMONS 

A colleague of De los Reyes, Inocencio was a wealthy construction contractor at the time of the mutiny. He later escaped with the help of de los Reyes and won a pardon that allowed both to return to the Philippines. He was among the Thirteen Martyrs of Cavite executed on 12 September 1896. Even after death, Inocencio would be able to contribute to the struggle for freedom as his home was used by Emilio Aguinaldo as headquarters upon returning from Hong Kong in May 1898. 

Enrique Paraiso
UP OPEN ACCESS REPOSITORY

Paraiso was a retired government employee who at one point, served as a customs officer for Tayabas. His liberal inclinations had earlier been apparent, as he was noted to have helped raise funds to provide for Spanish republicans exiled to the Philippines. He was also said to have distributed copies of the newspaper El Eco Filipino. He was able to escape imprisonment around 1874 and was even named by rebels as quartermaster. This allowed de los Reyes and Inocencio to be freed. He settled in Marseilles, France where he died.

Exiled to Guam

Pedro Dandan
PARAÑAQUE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Arrested after the execution of the GOMBURZA, Dandan was exiled to Guam on 14 March 1872. He was able to return and was even appointed to a prominent position in the Manila Cathedral. He eventually joined the Revolution and died in the revolutionaries’ camp in 1897. 

Jose Ma. Guevara
UST MIGUEL DE BENAVIDES LIBRARY 

Guevara was parish curate of Quiapo when the Cavite Mutiny broke out in 1872. Little is known about what happened to him since his exile to Guam, or whether he survived his incarceration. 

Mariano Sevilla
UST MIGUEL DE BENAVIDES LIBRARY 

Sevilla was active in the secularization movement and had been serving as chaplain to the Beaterio de Santa Rosa when he was arrested. He was exiled for five years. In 1879, he founded a college and in 1881, was appointed chaplain of the military hospital. Owing to his intellect, he was named professor in the Universidad Literaria de Filipinas in Malolos. He coordinated with Felipe Calderon, promoting the Church’s interest as the Constitution was being written in Malolos. He also fiercely opposed the separation of church and state which was eventually passed. Best known for pioneering the tradition of Flores de Mayo, Sevilla died on 23 November 1923. 

Joaquin Pardo de Tavera
UST MIGUEL DE BENAVIDES LIBRARY 

Joaquin Pardo de Tavera came from a prominent noble family in Spain. Born in Cavite, he became a famous lawyer and was appointed to the colony’s Council of Administration. However, his open-mindedness towards liberal ideas made him a target of the reactionaries. He was joined in exile by his wife Gertrudis “Tula” de Gorricho. After being pardoned in 1872, he moved to Paris, France along with his family. He died there in 1883.

Jose Ma. Basa
NHCP DIOSDADO CAPINO COLLECTION 

Jose Ma. Basa came from an affluent family and at an early age, he managed his family’s distillery. He was exiled to Guam aboard the Flores de Maria on 14 March 1872. After a general pardon was released on 28 November 1874, he moved to Hong Kong. His home became a refuge for Filipinos escaping persecution at home–among them is Jose Rizal. On 29 January 1897, he later wrote an open letter with Doroteo Cortes and A.G. Medina encouraging the United States to annex the Philippines. He died in Hong Kong on 10 July 1907. 

Antonio Ma. Regidor
NHCP 

A prominent lawyer, he had been appointed to various government positions since he returned in 1868 from studying in Spain. Because of his support for liberal-leaning Governor General Carlos Ma. de la Torre, he was linked to the mutiny. He was among those exiled to Guam on 14 March 1872. Not long after arrival, he made a daring escape with the help of fellow masons. He received a pardon on 11 April 1876 and chose to stay in London, from where he supported the Propaganda Movement. He even received Jose Rizal during his stay in London. He was appointed to serve as diplomatic representative of the revolutionary government of the Philippines in 1898. He returned to the Philippines on 22 August 1907 but died in Nice, France on 28 December 1910. 

Maximo Molo Agustin Paterno
FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION 

A wealthy businessman from Quiapo, Manila, Paterno once served as the gobernadorcillo for the said arrabal who became associated with the liberals of Manila. His brother, Tomas, was a colleague of Burgos at the Manila Cathedral. He was among those exiled on 14 March 1872 and was exiled for four years. Upon his return to the Philippines in 1877, he resumed his business interests until his death on 26 July 1900. His son, Pedro Alejandro, figured prominently during the turn of the century for mediating between revolutionary forces and the Spanish government which resulted in the Pact of Biak-na-Bato in 1897. Pedro also participated in the Malolos Congress of 1898 and served as prime minister to Emilio Aguinaldo from May 1899 until his capture by the Americans in April 1900. 

References: 

 Boncan, Celestina P. Remembering the Cavite Mutiny of 1872. General Trias, Cavite: Geronimo Berenguer de los Reyes Jr. Foundation, Inc., 1995. 

Corpuz, Onofre D., ed. and trans. Artigas, Manuel. The Events of 1872: A Historico-Bio-Bibliographical Account. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, 1996. 

Filipinos in History vol. 1. Manila: National Historical Institute, 1990. 

Gwekoh, Sol H. Burgos, Gomes, Zamora: Secular Martyrs of Filipinism. Manila: National Bookstore, 1972. 

“Jose Ma. Basa.” In Virgilio Almario, ed., Sagisag Kultura vol. 1. Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 2015. Retrieved from https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/basa-jose-ma/. 

Misa, Arturo Ma. “The man who betrayed the triumvirate.” Mirror, 17 February 1968. 

Paterno, Jean Marie Yap and Paterno, Miguel Roces. By Their Deeds: The Paternos of the Spanish Era vol 1. Quezon City: Reyes Publishing, 2019. 

Pineda, Juliana C. Burgos, Gomez and Zamora: Martyr Priests of 1872. Manila: R. Martinez and Sons, 1972.  

Schumacher, John N. Revolutionary Clergy: The Filipino Clergy and the Nationalist Movement, 1850–1903. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 1981. 

Schumacher, John N. “The Cavite Mutiny: Toward a Definitive History.” Philippine Studies 59(1), March 2011. 

Issues of Renacimiento Filipino retrieved from the online libraries of the Filipinas Heritage Library, University of the Philippine Open Access Repository, and the University of Santo Tomas Miguel de Benavides Library: 28 February 1911, 7 April 1911, 14 April 1911, 21 April 1911, 21 May 1911, 28 May 1911, 7 June 1911, 28 September 1911, 14 March 1913 

Angeles, Pampanga – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines – Museum of Philippine Social History (NHCP-MPSH) in cooperation with Paper Soul Poetry Organization, will conduct a whole-day on-site lecture workshop titled “Kawatasan, Kasalesayan, Kapalsintan: Writing and Experiencing New Forms of Poetry” on 25 February 2023.

The lecture workshop will discuss “Introduction to Spoken Word Poetry” by Gerone Jan Baladhay; “Writing for Spoken Word Poetry” by Arlin Salonga; and “Poetry and Performance” by Raemie Tulabut.

Spoken word poetry is a unique literary and performative form used in narrating human experiences and social issues through poetry and other creative ways.  The workshop will talk about how and why spoken word poetry started, its impact, relevance, changes through time and how it can be used today as a means of self-expression.

For inquiries, email Ms. Bettina Arriola, Senior Shrine Curator of the NHCP-MPSH at mpsh@nhcp.gov.ph.

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

Prepared by: Maria Edna Santiago
Source: FB page of NHCP-MPSH

MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), with the City Government of Manila will commemorate the 151^st anniversary of the martyrdom of Frs. Gomes, Burgos, and Zamora on 17 February 2023, 8:00 a.m. at the GOMBURZA Execution Site, Rizal Park, Manila.

Manila Vice Mayor John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto will lead the wreath-laying rites. Other wreath-offerors are NHCP OIC-Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo; National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Executive Director Oscar Casaysay; National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) Executive Director Cecille L. Romero; National Museum Deputy Director-General Atty. Rosene Flores-Avila; Department of Education (DEPED) City School Division of Manila Administrator Dr. Maria Magdalena Lim; Intramuros Administration (IA) Administrator Joan M. Padilla; The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines Grand Master MW Johnny T. Pimentel; Knights of Columbus DD, FN, and Grand Knight Juan Paolo Bellosillo; and Boy Scouts of the Philippines National President Dale B. Corvera.

NPDC Exec. Dir. Romero will give the welcome remarks. The inspirational message will be delivered by NHCP OIC-ED Arevalo. Vice Mayor Nieto’s message will be the highlight of the program.

A wreath-laying activity will also be held at the GOMBURZA National Monument along P. Burgos St., Manila (in front of the National Museum of the Philippines) after which a blessing of the tomb of the three martyrs at Paco Cemetery, Manila will follow.  The blessing will be officiated by Rev. Fr. Joel Rescober, C.M.

On the same day, NHCP will premiere a GOMBURZA Documentary featuring events that led to their martyrdom, and the impact they left on Filipinos in their struggle for independence. The video documentary will be seen first at the Metropolitan Theater, Manila at 2:00 p.m.

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

Lubao, Pampanga – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines – Museo ni Jose B. Lingad (NHCP-MJBL) will conduct an on-site lecture  titled “Isports, Kolonyalismo at Nasyonalismo sa Pilipinas” on 25 February 2023 at 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. The  on-site lecture will also be streamed live via the museum’s FB Page.  Resource speaker for this activity will be Professor Roderick C. Javar, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna (UPLB).

Aside from education, one of the positive contributions of the American occupation in the Philippines is the introduction of sports such as basketball, baseball and boxing.  However, American colonizers used these sports to entertain Filipinos and cover-up abuses and violence brought about by the American colonial rule. 

This lecture gives importance to Filipino athletes in bringing honor to our country while discussing  Filipino values of determination, fortitude, and hard work in playing these games.  Further, these sports competitions also serve as opportunities like when Jose B. Lingad got a university scholarship and joined the University of the Philippines Boxing team in training for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 

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

Prepared by: Maria Edna Santiago

Source: Abstract of Dr. Roderick Javar
                 Associate Professor, UPLB

Loay, Bohol —The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) through the Museo ng Pamana at Kasaysayang Boholano will commemorate Napoleon Abueva through a webinar entitled “Napoleon Abueva: Ang Iyang Bug-os nga Pagkinabuhi Alang sa Pamilya ug Komunidad” on 20 February 2023, Monday, at 2:00 PM. 

Ms. Amihan Abueva will discuss memories of her father and his legacy in the Boholano and art communities.   

Known as the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture, Abueva became the youngest person to be recognized as National Artist in 1976 at the age of 46.  

A contribution to the celebration of National Arts Month, the webinar will be broadcast live on the Facebook page of the Museum, as well as the pages of the NHCP and the following Museums: 

– Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna, Badoc, Ilocos Norte 

– Museo ni Jesse Robredo, Naga City, Bicol 

– Museum of Philippine Economic History, Iloilo City 

– Museum of Philippine Maritime History, Iloilo City 

– Museo ni Jose Rizal Dapitan, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte 

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

For inquiries, contact: 
Ms. Perlina M. Alo 
Museum Technician II and Officer-in-Charge 
NHCP Museo ng Pamana at Kasaysayang Boholano 
09151780325 | mpkb@nhcp.gov.ph