President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to lead the celebration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence

MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will lead the nation in the celebration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence—his first as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines—on 12 June 2017, 8:00 a.m., at the Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park, City of Manila. This year’s theme is “Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong continue reading : President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to lead the celebration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence

Rizal Talk: “The Last Days of Jose Rizal through the Eyes of a Descendant”

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines in cooperation with Kababaihang Rizalista, Calamba will hold a discussion entitled, Rizal Talk: “The Last Days of Jose Rizal through the Eyes of a Descendant” by Mr. Victor Ver Reyes, a descendant of Saturnina Rizal- Hidalgo on 11 June 2016, Saturday at 9:00 am at the Museo ni Jose Rizal, Calamba. continue reading : Rizal Talk: “The Last Days of Jose Rizal through the Eyes of a Descendant”

NHCP unveils the “Ang Kabataang Pinuno ng Macabebe” historical marker

MACABEBE, PAMPANGA ─  The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by  Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno,  unveils on Friday, 3 June 2016, the historical marker  “Ang Kabataang Pinuno ng Macebebe,” in Macabebe, Pampanga. The marker states:   ANG KABATAANG PINUNO NG MACABEBE PINAMUNUAN ANG MAHIGIT 2,000 MANDIRIGMANG MORO BUHAT SA MACEBEBE, HAGONOY AT IBA PANG continue reading : NHCP unveils the “Ang Kabataang Pinuno ng Macabebe” historical marker

Former President Fidel V. Ramos as Guest of Honor in the 118th Anniversary of the Battle of Alapan/Pambansang Araw ng Watawat

Alapan, Imus, Cavite – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in cooperation with the City Government of Imus, will commemorate the celebration of the Pambansang Araw ng Watawat on 28 May 2016, 8:00 a.m., at the Dambana ng Pambansang Watawat/Heritage Park, Miguel Santo, Alapan II-B, City of Imus, Cavite. Commemorative rites will be headed continue reading : Former President Fidel V. Ramos as Guest of Honor in the 118th Anniversary of the Battle of Alapan/Pambansang Araw ng Watawat

NHCP unveils Unang Konsulado Heneral ng Australia sa Pilipinas historical marker

MANILA ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Chairman Rene R. Escalante, will unveil on Monday, 22 May 2017 at 5:00 p.m., the historical marker Unang Konsulado Heneral ng Australia sa Pilipinas. The marker states:   UNANG KONSULADO HENERAL NG AUSTRALIA SA PILIPINAS SA UNANG PALAPAG NG MANILA HOTEL BINUKSAN ANG continue reading : NHCP unveils Unang Konsulado Heneral ng Australia sa Pilipinas historical marker

Modernized Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna to open in 27 April

BADOC, ILOCOS NORTE – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will open the modernized Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna at Rizal Street, Badoc, Ilocos Norte on 27 April 2016 at 11:00 a.m. The Luna brothers engaged in the reform and the revolutionary movements aimed at securing Philippine independence.  Juan Luna became renowned for his excellence continue reading : Modernized Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna to open in 27 April

PRESS STATEMENT: On the decision of the Supreme Court on the Torre de Manila Case

The decision of the Supreme Court on the Torre de Manila case shows that our present laws are not enough to preserve our important cultural properties. We hope that Congress reexamines our existing laws on historical and cultural heritage and enact appropriate amendments.  Doing so will prevent a repetition and end uncertainties, and thereby allow modern continue reading : PRESS STATEMENT: On the decision of the Supreme Court on the Torre de Manila Case

NHCP OPENS TWO MODERNIZED MUSEUMS IN TAAL, BATANGAS

Chief of Presidential Protocol Ambassador Celia Anna M. Feria and NHCP Chair Maria Serena I. Diokno led the guests at the launch of the Museo nina Leon at Galicano Apacible and Museo nina Marcela at Felipe Agoncillo, in Taal, Batangas on 20 April 2016.