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Today is the 64th birth anniversary of Sec. Jesse Robredo, a Filipino icon for good governance because of his sheer dedication, untarnished reputation, and visionary leadership in the years he was in office as the mayor of Naga City & Secretary of DILG.
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We join the Nation in commemorating the 39th anniversary of the martyrdom of Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. May we continue to uphold his ideals, and emulate his courage & love for the Filipino.
#NinoyAquinoDay
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The Filipino people woke up to the transition of a new era on 25 Feb 1986. On that day, after decades, a new dawn lay for the nation. Not through violence, but through the Power of the People.
#EDSA38
#MakeItHistoric
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The song "Bayan Ko" symbolized the longing of all Filipinos to see their motherland free from oppression. A commitment first made by our people in 1896 and reaffirmed in 1986. The song was played often during the four fateful days of February 1986.
#EDSA38
#MakeItHistoric
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𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 (𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃)
This book on the IRR of RA 8491 prescribes the proper usage of the
#PH
Flag, Anthem, & other symbols:
#MakeItHistoric
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Originally written in French in 1846, this book provides a comprehensive account of the Philippines during the Spanish colonization. For those who want to avail a copy email Property Section at property
@nhcp
.gov.ph or call at (02) 5335-1209.
The book is priced at PhP 600.00.
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The people who gathered at EDSA in Feb 1986 were from all walks of life. Most were strangers before answering the call. People Power was borne out of the shared experiences of the masses and their collective call for peace and change.
#EDSA38
#MakeItHistoric
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The people came in droves and by whatever means would get them to the streets. Families, friends, individuals. In the face of the threat of harm, they found safety in faith, in the humanity of their fellow Filipino, and in their cause.
#EDSA38
#MakeItHistoric
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On the night of 22 Feb 1986, the Filipino people began to gather around Camp Aguinaldo and Camp Crame, Quezon City following a call from Archbp. Jaime Cardinal Sin, to prevent violence and bloodshed.
#EDSA38
#PatuloySaPagtuklas
#MakeItHistoric
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Mambo Magsaysay is a popular campaign jingle in the PH. It was closely associated with Radio Veritas, the station that first covered EDSA and later became its voice on air. Later, as Radio Bandido, Mambo once again became part of the playlist.
#EDSA38
#MakeItHistoric
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𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗣 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗪
The NHCP joins the nation in remembering the declaration of Martial Law 51 years ago.
#MakeItHistoric
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Today is the 62nd birth anniversary of Jesse M. Robredo, a public servant who was Naga City Mayor & Secretary of the Interior & Local Government.
His achievements gained him international recognition, marked by remarkable transparency & accountability.
#MakeItHistoric
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Read the position paper of the NHCP on the reinterment of Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani back in 2016.
This is the paper’s Executive Summary after a thorough historical investigation.
Download the free e-book of the position paper of the NHCP on the Marcos burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, published on 12 July 2016.
Link:
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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) mourns the passing of Zeneida “Nini” Quezon-Avanceña, daughter of President Manuel L. Quezon.
(9 April 1921- 12 July 2021)
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Onward Christian Soldiers was a hymn that was based on various passages in the Bible that referred to Christians as Soldiers of Christ. During EDSA, Radio Veritas included this song to spur the people and remind them of their duty to God and Nation.
#EDSA38
#MakeItHistoric
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Today is the 40th death anniversary of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino, Jr. who died of an assassin's bullet at the Manila International Airport.
By virtue of Republic Act No. 9256 (25 February 2004), this day is a national nonworking holiday.
#MakeItHistoric
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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines joins the Filipino people in mourning the untimely passing of former President Benigno S. Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines, this morning, 24 June 2021, aged 61.
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Today, the National Historical Commission of the Philppines will lead the commemoration of the 157th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio. Simultaneous flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies will be held in all prominent monuments to commemorate this historical event.
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35 years ago, Filipinos of various ages, social class, & religion gathered peacefully to prevent bloodshed, remove a dictator from power, and install a new gov.
In celebration of
#EDSA35
we share these colored photographs as a way to relive those three fateful days.
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Today, we commemorate the landing of the Magellan-Elcano expedition 500 years ago in what would become
#PH
. Warays gave comfort & succor to the sick & starving crew of the expedition. The
@nqcPhilippines
leads the commemoration w/ a series of events beginning TODAY.
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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines joins the Filipino people in observing Ninoy Aquino Day and his 37th death anniversary.
📸: Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. at a campaign rally (from
@AskNLP
)
#HistoryMonth2020
#MakeItHistoric
#NinoyIsAHero
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Happy New Year 2021! We look forward to the opening of the newly restored Manila Metropolitan Theater (MET) slated to open before the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on 27 Apr 2021. The ongoing restoration is a joint project of
@NCCAOfficial
& NHCP.
#MakeItHistoric
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We are pleased to finally reveal the permanent logo for
#HistoryMonth
this August!
The logo together w/ its tagline “Our History Continues” was conceptualized by NHCP History Month Creative Team led by Deputy Executive Director Alvin Alcid & designed by NHCP Artist Jovan Soriano
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Kung naabutan mo ang Centennial Celebration noong 1998, para sa'yo 'to!
#PH125
#MakeItHistoric
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Download the free e-book of the position paper of the NHCP on the Marcos burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, published on 12 July 2016.
Link:
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On the occasion of
#EDSA36
, NHCP pays tribute to Filipinos all over the country—from EDSA to cities of Baguio, Iloilo, Cebu & Davao—who took to the streets in 1986 to defiantly stand to topple the Marcos regime.
#PeoplePower
was a nationwide phenomenon!
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August is
#HistoryMonth2022
!
By virtue of Proc. No. 339, 2012, the month of August is designated as History Month. The NHCP along w/ the Local Historical Committees Network, other agencies, & orgs have prepared activities to rekindle people’s appreciation of our rich history.
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We congratulate our very own Francis Escalante Moraleda, museum guide of the NHCP Museo ni Jesse Robredo (
@RobredoMuseum
), for passing the 2022 Bar Examinations. Your NHCP family is proud of you!
We wish you all the best, Atty. Moraleda!
#MakeItHistoric
#Bar2022
#GetThatBar2022
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Yesterday, Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued Proclamation No. 1169, declaring a 10-day national mourning over the passing of former Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III, in w/c the National Flag shall be flown at half-mast.
However, not all Flags can be flown at half-mast. - THREAD.
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The NHCP joins the family & friends of Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, former Chairperson of the National Historical Commission (NHC), a forerunner of the NHCP, in commemorating her birth centenary today, 19 July 2022.
#CarmenGuerreroNakpil100
#MakeItHistoric
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Earlier today, .
@ChelDiokno
visited the NHCP Jesse Robredo Museum in Naga City.
#MakeItHistoric
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Today, we commemorate the 65th death anniversary of Ramon Magsaysay, seventh President of the Philippines. A simple program was held this morning enjoined by LGU Castillejos, Magsaysay family, & the NHCP Ramon Magsaysay Museum. A mass was also held at 8am.
#MakeItHistoric
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MALIGAYANG BUWAN NG KASAYSAYAN!
The NHCP invites everyone to celebrate History Month this August with the theme, ‘Pagpapalaya ng Kasaysayan para sa Sambayanan’ (Democratizing History for the People).
#PH125
#MakeitHistoric
#OurHistoryContinues
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We would like to share a sneak peek of the Jaro Cathedral Belfry which was newly-restored by the NHCP. It will be formally inaugurated tomorrow, 27 November.
#MakeItHistoric
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𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣: Women's Month Edition!
𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗢 by Carlo Caacbay (2018)
In her old age, she gave food, meds, and shelter to the Katipunan. For this, she was arrested days after the Revolution and endured exile to Guam for years.
#MakeItHistoric
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𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣: 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗙𝗔 𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦-𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗔 by Carlo Caacbay (2018).
Best known as a founders of the Girl Scouts of the PH, she is also a leading suffragette and was active in aiding POWs, guerrillas, and civilians during WW2.
#MakeItHistoric
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A reminder of our shared values fought for by those who have gone before us.
#MakeItHistoric
#Kalayaan2020
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𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇
Created by in 1935, the General Auditing Office (GAO) is the first government auditing office led by a Filipino. As a constitutional body, the GAO is also the first independent auditing institution in the PH.
#MakeItHistoric
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Did you know? Juan Luna's painting "España y Filipinas" has 3 versions. There's the 1884 version c/o
@natgallerysg
, the 1886 version c/o
@Lopez_Muse
& the one c/o
@museodelprado
. The art depicted 🇪🇸guiding 🇵🇭 towards enlightenment.
#PhilSpan18
#AmistadDuradera
#MakeItHistoric
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In commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the founding of the Katipunan tomorrow, descendants of revolutionaries will share their family lore & history, giving us a rare glimpse into the legacy of those who fought for freedom. Join us!
#MakeItHistoric
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ON THIS DAY in 2013, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Bohol and other parts of Visayas. Unfortunately, several heritage structures in Bohol were either severely impacted by the tremors.
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The Journal of Philippine Local History and Heritage is a peer-reviewed publication released in Feb & Aug. It features articles on local archival materials, original & new studies of local history, traditions, & museums, as well as papers on heritage preservation and conservation
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#TodayinHistory
in 1899, Gen. Antonio Luna, 1st
#PH
Republic's Director of War, together with Col. Paco Roman, are assassinated in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. Prior to this, he received a command from Pres. E. Aguinaldo to go to the area. The two were killed by the Kawit Battalion.
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Remembered the sacrifices of our ancestors during 125th anniversary of Philippine-American War at Sampaloc, Manila. ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro as guest of honor in wreath laying ceremony.
#PH125
#MakeItHistoric
#PatuloySaPagtuklas
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Nakikiisa ang Pambansang Komisyong Pangkasaysayan ng Pilipinas sa pagdiriwang ng ika-100 anibersaryo ng kapanganakan ni Senador Jose W. Diokno.
Nagsagawa ang NHCP ng webinar patungkol sa kanyang buhay. Panoorin ito sa link na ito:
#Diokno100
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The NHCP will hold a book sale on 21 August 2022, Sunday, at the .
@bantayogbayani
, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.
This is part of the history fair organized in c/o with the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation, a member of NHCP’s Local Historical Committees Network.
#MakeItHistoric
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Today is the 157th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, Supreme President of the Katipunan and leader of the Philippine Revolution of 1896.
Here's a portrait of Andres Bonifacio by artist Carlo Caacbay, commissioned by the NHCP in 2018.
#BonifacioDay2020
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A few hours ago, NHCP &
@nqcPhilippines
opened the Philippine Quincentennial Museum at the Museo Sugbo, Cebu City. It features the
#PH
part in the 1st circumnavigation of the world 500 yrs ago & our pre-colonial history. It showcases our thriving communities prior to colonization
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Did you know?
The Philippine flag's sun originally had a human face on it, similar to the sun on the flags of some South American republics that became independent from Spain, namely the flags of Argentina (1812) and Uruguay (1828).
#MakeItHistoric
#FlagDays
#Kasaysayan
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We join the Filipino people in celebrating the National Flag Days starting today, the 124th anniversary of the Battle of Alapan that ended in victory & the 1st unfurling of
#PH
flag.
For the commemoration in Alapan, here:
#Wagayway2022
#MakeItHistoric
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The NHCP leads the commemoration of the 36th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on 25 Feb 2022. This year's theme is "EDSA 2022: Pagtutulungan Tungo sa Sama-samang Pagbangon mula sa Pandemya."
#EDSA36
#MakeItHistoric
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The NHCP joined the NCCA, and UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines, and the Augustinian Order in unveiling the new UNESCO World Heritage Site at the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila on 15 March 2024.
#MakeItHistoric
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As we commemorate
#NationalHeroesDay2021
today, we remember 20 Filipinos who became the faces of heroism during
#WWII
. These portraits by Adan Pesito & Derrick Macutay are exhibited at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Read more:
#MakeItHistoric
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Yesterday, the NHCP turned over the newly restored Cariño Ancestral House to the City Government of Candon. The house dated back to the 1700s & was owned by Don Miguel Cariño, grandfather of revolutionary leader, Gabriela Silang. Restoration began in 2018.
#MakeItHistoric
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Today is the birth centenary of William Henry Scott, historian & Episcopalian missionary who dedicated his research on reconstructing Philippine pre-colonial history. At 10am, we will be joined by archaeologist Victor Paz to deliver a lecture to be streamed LIVE on FB.
#Scott100
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The NHCP joins
@nqcPhilippines
and the Filipino people in remembering historian William Henry Scott on his birth centenary.
Scott is best known for his research in early PH history & the disproving of the Code of Kalantiaw.
#Scott100
#PH500
#VictoryAndHumanity
#MakeItHistoric
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𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Board of Commissioners has issued a resolution adopting the criteria to be declared a “hero.”
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The NHCP joins all Filipino workers in celebrating Labor Day today, 1 May. Featured in our poster is Rizal Dineros, one of our hardest working conservators in the NHCP. He is set to retire after 48 years of service on his and Dr. Rizal's birthday, 19 June.
#MakeItHistoric
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A butaca is a reclining chair with a curved backrest. In 19th c. Filipino homes, butacas come in different forms—the silla perezosa (lazy chair), silla frailuna (friar’s chair), & the planter’s chair—all of which have long & wide arms for resting one’s legs.
#MakeItHistoric
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Join us on 25 FEB 2024 at the People Power Monument in Quezon City as we celebrate the 38th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution!
MORE HERE:
#EDSA38
#PatuloySaPagtuklas
#MakeItHistoric
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The NHCP celebrates its 90th anniversary today with the launching of its Centennial Celebrations in 2033. In a small program held at the Presidential Car Museum, Quezon City, the NHCP and its friends and partners in promoting and protecting history gathered in thanksgiving..
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In line w/ the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the Third
#PH
Republic & in memory of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III, the NHCP Diosdado Macapagal Museum & Library has launched this online exhibit on the PH President's flag.
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Juan Luna painted this watercolor piece as a gift to Ferdinand Blumentritt on 21 May 1898. He was with Felipe Agoncillo on a visit to boost
#PH
campaign for international recognition as an independent republic.
📸:
@natmuseumph
collection
#Watawat2021
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The NHCP joins the Nation in commemorating the 35th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution that ousted the Marcos dictatorship. A simple program will be held tomorrow morning at the People Power Monument w/ the theme: "Kapayapaan. Paghilom. Pagbangon."
#EDSA35
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We join the Nation in celebrating Filipino Food Month (Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino). Time to appreciate our cultural heritage seen in our cuisine. Even the simple lugaw or the ostentatious lechon have meaning that make them essential in our national life. 🇵🇭
Food.
#MakeItHistoric
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For Women's Month, we'll feature a series of historical images that depict the livelihood of women in 19th Century PH!
This proves that women have always worked alongside men as a part of the country’s labor force.
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Did you know?
José Rizal was an avid world traveler. His worldview was also shaped by his encounters w/ multiple cultures.
Rizal said, "Genius has no country. It blossoms everywhere. Genius is like light, the air. It is the heritage of all."
#MakeItHistoric
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Statement of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines on the destruction of Historic Sites and Structures in the areas affected by the North Luzon Earthquake
#MakeItHistoric
#LindolPH
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Carta Memoria of 1899 contains original documents (translated from German to English) about the condition of the Philippines and Europe at that time and the views of Ferdinand Blumentritt concerning the American occupation of the Philippines.
It is priced at PhP 150.00
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The NHCP through the NHCP Museo ni Jesse Robredo joins Naga City Gov in remembering Secretary Jesse M. Robredo on his 10th death anniversary today.
Details on our participation here:
#JesseRobredoDay
#Kasaysayan2022
#OurHistoryContinues
#MakeItHistoric
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The NHCP joins the Nation in commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Epifanio de los Santos, a pioneering scholar, lawmaker, historian & polyglot. RA 2140 renamed Highway 54 as Epifanio de los Santos Ave. or EDSA. Here’s an article on his life.
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Don’t miss this musical, presented by .
@NCCAOfficial
& NHCP— Nicholas B. Pichay’s LAPULAPU: Ang Datu ng Mactan.
We are LIVE 🎥:
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Yesterday, we celebrated the 159th birth anniversary of José Rizal. We now feature some of his original historical photographs side by side w/ the colorized ones, done by freelance illustrator, Bryan Sola. See
#Rizal
in living color!
#MakeItHistoric
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#TodayinHistory
in 1882, Marcelo H. Del Pilar establishes Diariong Tagalog. It was the 1st bilingual newspaper in
#PH
, published in Tagalog & Spanish. It advocated for equal rights for Filipinos & exposed the corruption of colonial gov, held sway by the friars.
#MakeItHistoric
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We unveil the official logo of the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence & Nationhood 2023-2026. This celebration will be as inclusive as possible, commemorating not only the events that happened in Luzon but the struggles in the Visayas & Mindanao as well.
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Know more about the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines by getting a copy of this illustrated book for your personal library, for only Php 250.00. For sale at the NHCP main office at Kalaw St. Ermita, Manila.
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These are Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. del Pilar, & Mariano Ponce (from left to right) reminding us all to practice
#SocialDistancing
. Make it a habit.
#MakeItHistoric
Today, we commemorate Mariano Ponce's 102nd death anniversary. He was a diplomat of the 1st
#PH
Republic.
#COVID19PH
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#TodayinHistory
in 1868, pharmacist & Katipunero, Feliciano Jocson, is born. Interestingly, two of Jocson's contemporaries claim that the design of the 🇵🇭 flag was designed by Jocson & not Emilio Aguinaldo.
We remember our pharmacists who form our line of defense vs.
#COVID19PH
.
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The NHCP joins Christians in our country in observing Maundy Thursday .
This day has been codified as a public holiday since 1 Feb1902 through Act No. 345 by the Philippine Commission and later by the Administrative Code of 1987.
#MakeItHistoric
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We join the Filipino people in celebrating & congratulating Hidilyn Diaz for winning the
#Olympics
🥇 Gold at the
#TokyoOlympics2021
–the FIRST for the
#Philippines
in the official tally! It is historic in every way. 🇵🇭
#MakeItHistoric
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We are proud of you, Rabiya! 🇵🇭👸
Here are her snapshots in the Museum of Philippine Economic History in Iloilo City, and the Museo ng Pamana at Kasaysayang Boholano in Loay, Bohol.
#AribaRabiya
#MissUniverse2021
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We are tweeting this dual language
#Christmas
letter of José Rizal to his nephew, Moris, from his exile in Dapitan, reminding us that no matter how isolated we are, the joy of the season will never be diminished.
Maligayang at mapagpamulat na
#Pasko
sa lahat! 🇵🇭
#MakeItHistoric
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Apolinario Mabini envisioned
#PH
Congress as a body of elected officials who would champion every Filipino's welfare, & would be known for their integrity & honor in speech, in conduct, as well as in lifestyle.
23 July is Mabini's birth anniversary.
#MakeItHistoric
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The NHCP will hold the 9th General Assembly of the Local Historical Committees Network (LHCN) tomorrow, 4 Aug 2022 at the Bayfront Hotel – Capitol Site, Cebu City. This is in partnership with the Cebu City Gov – Cultural and Historical Affairs Office.
#MakeItHistoric
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We will be commemorating
#EDSA37
today at 8:00 am with the Spirit of EDSA Foundation,
@QCGov
, and other national and local gov't agencies.
@QCMayorJoy
will serve as guest of honor.
For more info, please see:
#MakeItHistoric
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Did you know?
The Philippine flag 🇵🇭 was unfurled not at a balcony but at a window. Here’s a little information about our first Independence Day.
#Kalayaan2020
#MakeItHistoric
#TapatSaWatawat
#NationalFlagDays
#RaiseOurFlag
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History makes us critical thinkers, & challenges us to draw insights from the past in order to effect change in the present. Know what Public History is, & how it can be done through Social Media. Joining us on this
#webinar
is .
@indiohistorian
.
Details:
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We are proud of our work in restoring heritage buildings all throughout the Philippines. This is the newly restored Cariño Ancestral House.
📸: Old Philippines FB
Yesterday, the NHCP turned over the newly restored Cariño Ancestral House to the City Government of Candon. The house dated back to the 1700s & was owned by Don Miguel Cariño, grandfather of revolutionary leader, Gabriela Silang. Restoration began in 2018.
#MakeItHistoric
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Yesterday, the NHCP unveiled a historical marker in memory of William Henry Scott at St. Mary's School in Sagada, Mountain Province.
The event is part of the celebration of Scott's centennial birth anniversary which coincides with the Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors.
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Join historian Ambeth Ocampo at 3pm TODAY as he discusses how most Filipinos view Magellan & the events of 1521. This is a free
#webinar
in time for the 500th anniversary of the 1st circumnavigation of the world.
#VictoryAndHumanity
#Ph500
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Did you know? According to the Proclamation of Independence that was read solemnly on 12 June 1898, the five-pointed stars on the Philippine flag originally symbolized Luzon, Mindanao, & Panay, the "tres principales Islas de este el archipiélago."
#MakeItHistoric
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We congratulate Rabiya Mateo, the newly crowned
#MissUniversePhilippines
2020!
When she was still a candidate for Miss Iloilo, Mateo & her fellow candidates had a photoshoot at the NHCP Museum of Philippine Economic History housed in the historic Edificio de Ynchausti y Cia.
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