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 event. In lieu of regular commemorations, a simple wreath-laying activity was conducted by the NHCP Museo ni Mariano Ponce, Provincial Government of Bulacan, and the Municipality of Baliwag – Baliwag Toursim Office.
