We deeply mourn the passing of our beloved Mrs. Emelita V. Almosara, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).  Mrs. Almosara (nee Verano) spent 37 years of her public service with the NHCP, starting as Historical Writer-Translator in April 1975 and rising up the ranks as Information Editor II continue reading : NHCP mourns the passing of its former Deputy Executive Director Emelita V. Almosara

Batangas – In commemoration of the 154th Birth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in coordination with the Tribung Pilipino Foundation and the Department of Education (DepEd) held the Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan on 20 July 2018 at the Dolor Farm House, Lipa City, Batangas. High school students from the province of Batangas participated continue reading : Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan held in Lipa, Batangas

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 continue reading : President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to lead the 120th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence

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 200th birth anniversary. The marker reads: FRANCISCO MERCADO 1818-1898   ISINILANG SA continue reading : NHCP unveils Francisco Mercado historical marker

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 continue reading : Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea to lead Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration

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 149th 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, continue reading : Senator Sonny Angara to lead as Guest of Honor on the commemoration of the 149th Birth Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo

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 32nd 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 continue reading : 32nd anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution to be observed

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, continue reading : 146th death anniversary of GOMBURZA to be observed

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 continue reading : NHCP unveils Gusali ng Iloilo-Acacia Masonic Lodge No. 11 historical marker

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 continue reading : NHCP turns over the completed restoration project for Customs House Building

DILG Assistant Secretary Marjorie N. Jalosjos as Guest of Honor on the observance of the 119th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic MALOLOS, BULACAN – The National Historical Commission (NHCP) spearheads the commemoration of the 119th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic in coordination with the Provincial Government of Bulacan, and the continue reading : 119th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic

FORT SANTIAGO, MANILA ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Chairman rene R. Escalante, will unveil on Friday, 19  January 2018 at 10:00 a.m., the historical marker Pag-aaklas ng Rehimyento ng Tayabas. The marker states: PAG-AAKLAS NG REHIMYENTO NG TAYABAS NAG-ALSA ANG MGA MIYEMBRO NG REHIMYENTO NG TAYABAS SA PAMUMUNO NG continue reading : NHCP unveils Pag-aaklas ng Rehimyento ng Tayabas historical marker