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The Manila Bulletin honored with historical marker on its 125th year

Published Nov 4, 2025 09:59 am
In its 125 years of service to the Filipino people, The Manila Bulletin has been a witness to numerous historical events throughout the country. Through its daily pages, the history of our nation has been carefully preserved through the lens of its dedicated journalists. In partnership with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), The Manila Bulletin’s legacy is now cemented in history with its very own historical marker.
A special ceremony took place at the lobby of The Manila Bulletin’s head office in Intramuros on Oct. 23, 2025. Leading the event were NHCP deputy executive director for Programs and Projects Alvin R. Alcid and executive director Carminda R. Arevalo, together with The Manila Bulletin’s chairman Basilio C. Yap and president Emilio C. Yap III. Also present at the event were representatives from various government offices, board members, editors, contributors, and writers of The Manila Bulletin.
The Manila Bulletin staff celebrating the company's milestone
The Manila Bulletin staff celebrating the company's milestone
Intramuros Administration supervising historic sites development officer (head executive assistant) Kyle Angela D. Naval, Centro Escolar University (CEU) president emeritus Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, Supreme Court of the Philippines spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting, CEU vice chairman Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairperson Atty. Francis Edralin Lim, The Manila Hotel president and director Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr, Intramuros Administration administrator Atty. Joan M. Padilla, and Department of Tourism regional director Catherine Agustin
Intramuros Administration supervising historic sites development officer (head executive assistant) Kyle Angela D. Naval, Centro Escolar University (CEU) president emeritus Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, Supreme Court of the Philippines spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting, CEU vice chairman Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairperson Atty. Francis Edralin Lim, The Manila Hotel president and director Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr, Intramuros Administration administrator Atty. Joan M. Padilla, and Department of Tourism regional director Catherine Agustin
Manila Bulletin Board of Directors Atty. Juan D. De Zuñiga, Jr. and former Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr.
Manila Bulletin Board of Directors Atty. Juan D. De Zuñiga, Jr. and former Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr.
NHCP deputy executive director for programs and projects Alvin R. Alcid and executive director Carminda R. Arevalo with the Manila Bulletin's chairman Basilio C. Yap and president Emilio C. Yap III
NHCP deputy executive director for programs and projects Alvin R. Alcid and executive director Carminda R. Arevalo with the Manila Bulletin's chairman Basilio C. Yap and president Emilio C. Yap III
The Manila Bulletin unveils its historical marker
The Manila Bulletin unveils its historical marker
The Manila Bulletin’s vice president for Administration PBGEN Rey Rafal (Ret.), lifestyle editor Krizette Chu, senior editor Isabel De Leon, executive editor Vicente Edgardo Bartilad, associate editor Jullie Yap Daza, executive editor Cecilia Colmenares, entertainment editor Robert Requintina, senior vice president for executive department Aurora Capellan Tan, and business editor Ramon Carlo Leyco
The Manila Bulletin’s vice president for Administration PBGEN Rey Rafal (Ret.), lifestyle editor Krizette Chu, senior editor Isabel De Leon, executive editor Vicente Edgardo Bartilad, associate editor Jullie Yap Daza, executive editor Cecilia Colmenares, entertainment editor Robert Requintina, senior vice president for executive department Aurora Capellan Tan, and business editor Ramon Carlo Leyco
NHCP’s head of Commemorations Section Eleonor Samonte, Historic Sites Development officer Eufemio Agbani III, deputy executive director for Programs and Projects Alvin R. Alcid, and executive director Carminda R. Arevalo, with National Parks Development Committee’s executive director III Cecille Lorenzana Romero, deputy executive director Jezreel Gaius A. Apelar, and NHCP history researcher Geraldine Gentozala
NHCP’s head of Commemorations Section Eleonor Samonte, Historic Sites Development officer Eufemio Agbani III, deputy executive director for Programs and Projects Alvin R. Alcid, and executive director Carminda R. Arevalo, with National Parks Development Committee’s executive director III Cecille Lorenzana Romero, deputy executive director Jezreel Gaius A. Apelar, and NHCP history researcher Geraldine Gentozala
Emilio C. Yap III
Emilio C. Yap III
“Ang historical marker na ito ay magsisilbing pangmatagalang patunay sa ginampanang papel ng The Manila Bulletin sa paghubog sa kasaysayan ng ating bansa (This historical marker shall serve as a lasting testimony to the role of The Manila Bulletin in shaping our nation’s history),” Emilio said in his speech. “Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ito sa mga susunod na henerasyon ng mamamahayag, na bawat salita nilang isusulat, sa bawat balitang ihahatid at ilalahad, ay itaglay ang kasaysayang dangal at pagmamahal sa bayan (May this serve as an inspiration to the next generations of journalists — that in every word they write, and in every news story they deliver and tell, they carry with them the legacy of honor and love for the nation).”
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