The historic Pugad Lawin Shrine in Quezon City was reopened Sunday, Aug. 23, following its renovation as the country commemorated the 130th anniversary of the “Cry of Pugad Lawin.” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the commemoration and flower-laying ceremony at the Dambana ng Pugad Lawin in...
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the commemoration of the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Parañaque City on Friday morning, Aug. 21. NHCP Chair Regalado...
The Philippines holds one of the highest forms of reverence for its national flag. Under the Republic Act No. 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, worn-out or damaged flags must not be casually discarded. Instead, they must be “solemnly burned” to prevent misuse or...
Rizal Day rites marking the 129th anniversary of Jose Rizal’s heroism and martyrdom will be led by President Marcos at the Rizal National Monument in Manila on Dec. 30, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) said on Tuesday, Dec. 23. In a statement, the NHCP said the Chief...
The nation will commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. this year with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Parañaque City. In a statement issued Tuesday, August 19, the National Historical...
ILOILO CITY — Sen. Loren Legarda and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) recently unveiled two restored heritage sites in Antique province. Legarda joined NHCP Chairman Regalado Trota Jose Jr. in turning over the San Juan de Nepomuceno Parish Church (Anini-y Church) in...
Restoration work is set to begin on the centuries-old Santa Monica Parish Church, widely known as Sarrat Church, following structural damage caused by multiple earthquakes in 2024. The historic church, a landmark of Filipino-Hispanic architecture in Ilocos Norte, will receive P40 million in...
ILOILO CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines has issued a cease-and-desist order to the local government unit of Dingle, Iloilo stopping the planned demolition of a church staircase as part of the redevelopment project in the municipal plaza. THE 19 th century Saint...
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) with the City Government of Manila will commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Frs. Gomes, Burgos, and Zamora on 17 February, 8:00 a.m., at the GOMBURZA Execution Site, Rizal Park, Manila. The Ateneo de Manila...
The Imus City Government and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines inaugurated the Labanan sa Alapan Monument on May 28 (Photo from Mayor Alex Advincula's Facebook page) CAVITE – The local government unit (LGU) of Imus and the National Historical Commission of the...
The historical marker commemorating the arrival of Pan am China Clipper in Manila Bay. Photo Arnold Quizol | Manila Bulletin On Jan. 20, 2024, the Philippines celebrated a significant milestone in its aviation history by unveiling a historical marker at the Manila Yacht Club, commemorating the...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has recommended retaining the old Ysalina Bridge here amid the proposed demolition of the structure for public safety. YSALINA Bridge in Cagayan de Oro City. (Franck Dick Rosete) The NHCP made the recommendation...
