In commemoration of Jose Rizal’s beloved, Leonor Rivera’s 150th birth anniversary, Ms. Gemma Cruz-Araneta, a descendant of the Rizal family, will deliver a lecture, LEONOR RIVERA: A LOVE STORY, on 27 April 2017, 2:00 p.m. at the Museo ni Jose Rizal Calamba. The lecture highlights Leonor Rivera’s romantic relationship with Jose Rizal, her life after continue reading : LEONOR RIVERA: A LOVE STORY
DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo as Guest of Honor at the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gen. Isidoro Torres
Malolos, Bulacan – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in coordination with the Provincial Government of Bulacan and the City Government of Malolos spearheaded the commemorative rites for the 150th birth anniversary of Gen. Isidoro Torres on 10 April 2016, 8:00 a.m. at Barangay Matimbo, Malolos City, Bulacan. Secretary Mario G. Montejo, led the wreath-laying continue reading : DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo as Guest of Honor at the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gen. Isidoro Torres
Two art programs will be held at the Museo ni Jose Rizal in Calamba City
Two art programs will be held at the Museo ni Jose Rizal in Calamba City, Laguna this summer: an art workshop, RIZAL AS AN ARTIST, on 20 April 2017 at 8:00 a.m., and the launch of an art space, L’ATELIER RIZAL, on 21 April at 1:00 p.m. Facilitated by Ms. Janina Sanico of the Guild for Upholding and continue reading : Two art programs will be held at the Museo ni Jose Rizal in Calamba City
President Aquino to lead Araw ng Kagitingan observance
BATAAN – President Benigno S. Aquino III will lead the Araw ng Kagitingan rites at Mt. Samat Shrine, Pilar, Bataan on 9 April 2016 at 10:00 in the morning. This year’s theme is “Isabuhay ang Kagitingan, Kapayapaan ay Pagkaisahan, Kamtin ang Mithing Kaunlaran.” Part one of the program will be the awarding of winners of the painting continue reading : President Aquino to lead Araw ng Kagitingan observance
Apacible, Agoncillo museums to open in 20 April
TAAL, BATANGAS – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will open the modernized Museo nina Leon at Galicano Apacible and Museo nina Marcela Mariño at Felipe Agoncillo, both on Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo Street in Taal, Batangas on 20 April 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., respectively. The Museo nina Leon at Galicano Apacible is located at the house continue reading : Apacible, Agoncillo museums to open in 20 April
NHCP unveils Pinagsimulan ng Death March historical marker
MARIVELES, BATAAN ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Deputy Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo, will unveil on Thursday, 23 March 2017 at 10:00 a.m., the historical marker Pinagsimulan ng Death March. The marker states: PINAGSIMULAN NG DEATH MARCH MAHIGIT 70,000 SUNDALONG PILIPINO AT AMERIKANONG MGA BIHAG NG DIGMAAN NOONG IKALAWANG continue reading : NHCP unveils Pinagsimulan ng Death March historical marker
Modernized Museo ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar to open this week
BULAKAN, BULACAN – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will open the modernized Museo ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar in Sitio Cupang, Brgy. San Nicolas, Bulakan, Bulacan on 18 March 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Marcelo H. Del Pilar was known for his staunch opposition to Spanish oppression. He established the nationalist newspaper Diariong continue reading : Modernized Museo ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar to open this week
NHCP unveils the “Agueda Kahabagan” historical marker
SANTA CRUZ, LAGUNA ─ In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, unveils on Monday, 14 March 2016, the historical marker “Agueda Kahabagan,” in Santa Cruz, Laguna. The marker states: AGUEDA KAHABAGAN REBOLUSYONARYO AT HENERAL NG HUKBO NG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS. ISINILANG SA continue reading : NHCP unveils the “Agueda Kahabagan” historical marker
NHCP unveils Camilo Jacob historical marker
POLANGUI, ALBAY ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Commissioner and Chairman Dr. Rene R. Escalante, will unveil on Tuesday, 7 March 2017 at 9:00 a.m., the historical marker Camilo Jacob. The marker states: CAMILO JACOB REBOLUSYONARYO AT ISA SA QUINCE MARTIRES NG BIKOL. ISINILANG SA POLANGUI, ALBAY, KALAGITNAAN NG continue reading : NHCP unveils Camilo Jacob historical marker
NHCP unveils Tangcong Vaca Guerilla Unit historical marker
CANAMAN, CAMARINES SUR ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Commissioner and Chairman, Dr. Rene R. Escalante, will unveil on Wednesday, 8 March 2017 at 9:00 a.m., the historical marker Tangcong Vaca Guerilla Unit, in line with the 75th anniversary of its establishment. The marker states: TANGCONG VACA GUERILLA UNIT ITINATAG continue reading : NHCP unveils Tangcong Vaca Guerilla Unit historical marker
NHCP to lead the transfer and re-interment of President Quirino’s remains
M A N I L A – In commemoration of the 60th death anniversary of President Elpidio Quirino on February 29, 2016, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will lead the transfer and re-interment of his remains from the Manila South Cemetery in Makati City to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. continue reading : NHCP to lead the transfer and re-interment of President Quirino’s remains
144th death anniversary of GOMBURZA to be observed
MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), the City Government of Manila and the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) will lead the commemoration of the 144th death anniversary of martyred priests Frs. Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes and Jacinto Zamora on 17 February 2016, 8:00 a.m., at the Gomburza Execution Site, Rizal Park, Manila. The program continue reading : 144th death anniversary of GOMBURZA to be observed