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Unveiled Brilliance: The Portrait of Jose Lingad by a Second-Generation Painter of the Mabini Art Movement

by Geneva T. Urizar, Historic Sites Development Officer I Museo ni Jose B. Lingad   The 1960s in Manila were vibrant with a rich blend of music and arts, heavily influenced by Western culture, which undeniably left a significant colonial imprint on Philippine streets and the Filipino way of life. Once adorned with charming churches, continue reading : Unveiled Brilliance: The Portrait of Jose Lingad by a Second-Generation Painter of the Mabini Art Movement

RIZAL’S LIVING WITNESS: THE CENTURY-OLD BALUNO TREE OF DAPITAN

by Albert Vincent F. Barretto, Museum Researcher II Museo ni Jose Rizal Dapitan When the term “living witness” comes to mind, we often envision an elderly human eagerly anticipating our interview. However, in Dapitan, a remarkable living witness to Rizal’s life in exile exists in the form of a tree known as the Baluno. On continue reading : RIZAL’S LIVING WITNESS: THE CENTURY-OLD BALUNO TREE OF DAPITAN

Observance of the 75th Death Anniversary of Manuel Roxas

ROXAS, CAPIZ – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) with the Provincial Government of Capiz, and the City Government of Roxas will lead the observance of the 75th anniversary of Manuel Roxas on 15 April 2023, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. in Roxas, Capiz Wreath-laying rites will be officiated by the Philippine Army. Capiz 1st District Representative continue reading : Observance of the 75th Death Anniversary of Manuel Roxas

GRADES ARE JUST NUMBERS OR LETTERS: Mariano Ponce’s Academic Years in UST, 1881-85

By Ericson Dublas Shrine Curator II, Museo ni Mariano Ponce Today, we remember the 160th Birth Anniversary of Mariano Ponce y Collantes, known as the workhorse of the overseas Filipino reformist movement in the late 19th century, and one who encountered extraordinary challenges during his studies at the Universidad de Santo Tomas (UST) in Intramuros, Manila. This, continue reading : GRADES ARE JUST NUMBERS OR LETTERS: Mariano Ponce’s Academic Years in UST, 1881-85

GRADES ARE JUST NUMBERS OR LETTERS: Mariano Ponce’s Academic Years in UST, 1881-85

By Ericson Dublas Shrine Curator II, Museo ni Mariano Ponce Today, we remember the 160th Birth Anniversary of Mariano Ponce y Collantes, known as the workhorse of the overseas Filipino reformist movement in the late 19th century, and one who encountered extraordinary challenges during his studies at the Universidad de Santo Tomas (UST) in Intramuros, Manila. This, continue reading : GRADES ARE JUST NUMBERS OR LETTERS: Mariano Ponce’s Academic Years in UST, 1881-85

COMMEMORATION OF THE 160TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MARIANO PONCE

BALIWAG CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with the Provincial Government and City Government of Baliwag, will lead the commemoration of the 160th birth anniversary of Mariano Ponce on 22 March 2023, 8:00 a.m., at the NHCP Museo ni Mariano Ponce, M. Ponce St., Baliwag City, Bulacan Tourism Infrastructure continue reading : COMMEMORATION OF THE 160TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MARIANO PONCE

Unveiling of the “TABACO PRESIDENCIA BUILDING” historical marker

TABACO CITY ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Chairman Emmanuel Franco Calairo, will unveil the historical marker, “Tabaco Presidencia Building” on 24 March 2023, 8:00 a.m. in line with the 22nd founding anniversary of Tabaco as a city. The marker states: TABACO PRESIDENCIA BUILDING IPINATAYO NA YARI SA KONKRETO continue reading : Unveiling of the “TABACO PRESIDENCIA BUILDING” historical marker

Commemorating the 154th birth anniversary of EMILIO AGUINALDO

Kawit, Cavite – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines with the Local Government of Kawit will lead the commemoration of the 154th birth anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo on 22 March 2022, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. at Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite. A holy mass dedicated in his memory will be officiated by Reverend continue reading : Commemorating the 154th birth anniversary of EMILIO AGUINALDO

QUINCENAS CATAPUSAN: REMEMBERING THE SIMILAR FATE OF GREGORIA DE JESUS AND JOSEPHINE BRACKEN

Introduction As we celebrate National Women’s Month, we also remember the two women who lit the lives of two illustrious Filipinos – Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio.. The popular adage, ”Behind a successful man is a woman” is apt for both Gregoria de Jesus and Josephine Bracken. These women supported their partners through thick or continue reading : QUINCENAS CATAPUSAN: REMEMBERING THE SIMILAR FATE OF GREGORIA DE JESUS AND JOSEPHINE BRACKEN