Historical markers of the Philippines

Markers installed by the PHRMC, the predecessor of the NHCP (left, installed in 1941) and by the NHCP (right, installed in 2022). Both markers commemorate the first shot of the Philippine–American War.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and its predecessor agencies in the Philippines and abroad installs historical markers (Filipino: Panandang pangkasaysayan; Spanish: Marcador histórico or Placa histórica) to signify important and historic events, persons,[1][2] structures,[3] and institutions.[4] The commemorative plaques are permanent signs installed by the NHCP in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations. The NHCP also allows local municipalities and cities to install markers of figures and events of local significance, although these markers are barred from using the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.[5]

As of December 2023, the total number of historical markers (designated as Level II) included in the NHCP's registry is 1,381;[6] however, the number of markers from all these lists is more than 1,600 including those unlisted, decommissioned, lost, and of unknown location.

  1. ^ "Cardinal's historical marker unveiled". GMA News. September 7, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  2. ^ Orejas, Tonette (June 13, 2016). "NHCP corrects error over true hero of Battle of Bangkusay". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Reyes, Jonas (November 27, 2013). "Historical marker in Subic unveiled". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 20, 2016.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Rosales, Mellanie (December 3, 2010). "UP Cebu unveils historical marker". The Freeman. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  5. ^ "GUIDELINES_IDENTIF CLASSIF AND RECOG OF HIST SITES & STRUCTS IN THE PHIL.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  6. ^ "Level II Database". National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures. National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Retrieved December 18, 2023.