150th birth anniversary of Gen. Antonio Luna to be commemorated

BADOC, ILOCOS NORTE – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will unveil the Antonio Luna monument and historical marker at the Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna on 29 October 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Philippine Veterans Affairs Office Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina and NHCP-Chief of the Research, Publications and Heraldry Division Mr. Alvin Alcid will lead the continue reading : 150th birth anniversary of Gen. Antonio Luna to be commemorated

155th birth anniversary of Leon Apacible to be observed

BATANGAS – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines in coordination with the Provincial Government of Batangas and Municipal Government of Taal will spearhead the 155th birth anniversary of Leon Apacible on 25 October 2016, 9:00 a.m. at the Museo nina Leon at Galicano Apacible, Taal, Batangas. Wreath-laying and flag-raising rites will be led by Batangas Governor continue reading : 155th birth anniversary of Leon Apacible to be observed

Vice President Robredo is guest of honor at political history museum opening

MALOLOS, BULACAN – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will open the modernized Museo ng Kasaysayang Pampulitika ng Pilipinas on 11 October 2016, 12:00 p.m. at the Casa Real Shrine, Malolos City, Bulacan. Vice President Ma. Leonor G. Robredo and NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno will lead the opening ceremony. The Museum focuses on the continue reading : Vice President Robredo is guest of honor at political history museum opening

106th birth anniversary of Pres. Diosdado Macapagal

Lubao, Pampanga – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Pampanga and Municipal Government of Lubao will lead in the commemoration of the 109th birth anniversary of Pres. Diosdado Macapagal on 28 September 2016, at the President Diosdado Macapagal Ancestral House in Lubao, Pampanga.   A memorial mass and continue reading : 106th birth anniversary of Pres. Diosdado Macapagal

Batangas Governor Hermilando I. Mandanas to lead this year’s commemoration of the birth anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar

Governor Mandanas will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Museo ni Miguel Malvar on 27 September 2016, 8:00 a.m., in observance of the 151st birth anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar. This year’s commemorative program is led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in coordination with the Provincial Government of Batangas and continue reading : Batangas Governor Hermilando I. Mandanas to lead this year’s commemoration of the birth anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar

NHCP unveils the “Benguet State University” historical marker

LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET ─  The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by  Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Projects Veronica A. Dado,  unveils on Tuesday, 27 September 2016, the historical marker  “Benguet State University,” in La Trinidad, Benguet. The marker states:  BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY  NAGSIMULA BILANG FARM SCHOOL. 1916. NANGUNA SA PAGTATAGUYOD NG MGA SEKONDARYANG EDUKASYON continue reading : NHCP unveils the “Benguet State University” historical marker

NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno will lead the 138th birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon

Quezon City– The nation will commemorate the 138th Birth Anniversary of the President of the Philippine Commonwealth and “Ama ng Wikang Pambansa,” Manuel Luis Quezon on 19 August 2016. The day is a special working holiday throughout the entire nation and a special non-working public holiday in the provinces of Quezon, Aurora and in Quezon City continue reading : NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno will lead the 138th birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to lead National Heroes Day commemoration

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig City on 29 August 2016, 8:00 a.m. in commemoration of National Heroes Day. This year’s commemorative program, with the theme, “Bawat Pilipino, Bayaning Katuwang sa Pagbabago” is led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in coordination continue reading : President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to lead National Heroes Day commemoration

NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno, as Guest of Honor in the 138th birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon

QUEZON CITY– The nation will commemorate the 138th Birth Anniversary of the President of the Philippine Commonwealth and “Ama ng Wikang Pambansa,” Manuel Luis Quezon on 19 August 2016. The day is a special working holiday throughout the entire nation and a special non-working public holiday in the provinces of Quezon, Aurora and in Quezon City continue reading : NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno, as Guest of Honor in the 138th birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon

Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan held at Lipa, Batangas

BATANGAS – In commemoration of the 152ndBirth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in coordination with the Tribung Pilipino Foundation held the Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan on 20 July 2016 at the Dolor Farm House, Lipa City, Batangas. High school students from the province of Batangas participated in the history quiz.  Questions dealt on continue reading : Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan held at Lipa, Batangas

Paligasahan ng may K sa Kasaysayan at Kultura ng Pilipinas to be held

MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the  National Council on Disability Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Education, will lead the conduct of a history quiz dubbed as “Paligsahan ng may K sa Kasaysayan at Kultura ng Pilipinas” on 18 July 2016 at the 4th Floor of the NHCP Bldg., T.M. Kalaw Ave., continue reading : Paligasahan ng may K sa Kasaysayan at Kultura ng Pilipinas to be held