Historical markers of the Philippines

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Style of markers installed by the Philippine Historical Research and Markers Committee, the predecessor of the NHCP.
Current style of the markers being installed by the NHCP.

Historical markers are installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in the Philippines and places abroad that signify important events, persons, structures, and institutions in Philippine national and local histories. The plaques themselves are permanent signs installed in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations.

While many Cultural Properties have historical markers installed, not all places marked with historical markers are designated into one of the particular categories of Cultural Properties.

History

"Fort Santiago" (1934)

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Main article: National Historical Commission of the Philippines

The earliest predecessor of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) was the Philippine Historical Research and Markers Committee. Established in 1933 during the American colonial era, one of its tasks was to mark cultural and historical antiquities in Manila, which was later expanded to cover the rest of the Philippines. The first markers were installed in 1934, including ones for Church of San Agustin, Fort Santiago, Plaza McKinley, Roman Catholic Cathedral of Manila, San Sebastian Church, Concordia College, and Manila Railroad Company. Some of these markers were either lost or destroyed during the war and new markers were installed as replacements for San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral. The standard shape of markers have changed throughout the years.

Historical markers by region

These lists of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) are annotated lists of people, places, or events in the Philippines that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques issued by the said commission.

There are markers installed by the NHCP outside the Philippines commemorating Philippine-related events, and there is a separate list on these markers.

Gallery

  • Ateneo de Manila, Intramuros, Manila (currently in NHCP storage)

  • Nielson Tower, Ayala, Makati City

  • Pang-alaalang Bantayog (WWII heroes of Pasig memorial), Caruncho Avenue, Malinao, Pasig City

  • Leon Ma. Guerrero (1915 - 1982), Nuestra Señora de Guia Plaza, Ermita, Manila

  • Baguio Teachers' Camp, Baguio City

  • Mansion Syquia, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

  • Church of Tumauini, Tumauini, Isabela

  • Republika Pilipina 1898-1901, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Malolos City, Bulacan

  • Church of Ibaan, Ibaan, Batangas

  • Fifteen Martyrs of Bicol, Naga City, Camarines Sur

  • Miag-ao Church, Miag-ao, Iloilo

  • Carlos P. Garcia House, Tagbilaran, Bohol

  • Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City

  • Immaculate Concepcion Church of Tamontaka, Cotabato City

See also

External links

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