List of historical markers of the Philippines in Metro Manila

This list of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Metro Manila is an annotated list of people, places, or events in the region that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques issued by the said commission. 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.

Caloocan

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Bantayog ni Andres Bonifacio Andrés Bonifacio Monument Structure Monument Monument dedicated to the lifework of Andrés Bonifacio. Rotunda Filipino 2009
Gregoria de Jesus Wife of Andrés Bonifacio and woman Katipunero leader Filipino May 9, 1975

Las Piñas

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Las Piñas Bamboo Organ Fr. Diego Cera Avenue, Daniel Fajardo English
Simbahan ng Las Piñas Las Piñas Church Building House of Worship Home of the bamboo organ. Fr. Diego Cera Avenue, Daniel Fajardo Filipino 1995
Simbahan ng Parokya ng San Jose, Las Piñas Church of the Parish of St. Joseph, Las Piñas Building House of Worship Home of the bamboo organ. Fr. Diego Cera Avenue, Daniel Fajardo Filipino 2014
Labanan sa Zapote Battle of Zapote River Building/Structures Bridge Where Filipinos fought against the Americans in 1897. Zapote Road, Las Piñas-Bacoor Border Filipino March 10, 2015

Makati

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Ayala y Compañia Ayala and Company Ayala Building, Ayala Avenue Spanish 1951
Bank of the Philippine Islands[1] BPI Headquarters August 1, 2001
Church and Monastery of Guadalupe Building House of Worship Church foundations laid by the Augustinians in 1601. 7440 Bernardino Street, Guadalupe Viejo Filipino 1937
Dental Profession in the Philippines Began in 1850. PDA Building English 1961
Elizalde y Compañia (Sucesores de Ynchausti y Compañia) Elizalde and Company (Successors of Ynchausti and Company) Elizalde Building, Ayala Avenue Spanish 1951
Ang Gusali ng Punonghimpilan sa Pagsasanay Militar ng Mamamayan sa Metropolitan Manila Building of the Main Base of the Military Training Center for the Citizens of Metropolitan Manila Built for the American troops in the Philippines during the time of MacArthur. MTMTC Filipino April 1, 1984
Makati Formerly part of the visita of Santa Ana de Sapa Facade of Makati City Hall. Filipino November 11, 1991
Memorare In memory of Andrés Bonifacio Makati Linear Park Filipino 1997
Nielson Tower The control tower of the first airport of the Philippines Nielson Tower, Makati Avenue Filipino 1996
Philippine Bar Association Established to promote the rule of law. Filipino June 26, 1992
Philippine Dental Association Established as a legal profession, January 10, 1903 PDA Building Filipino September 2, 2008
Pio Isidro y Castañeda (1865–1931) Katipunan general, exiled to Guam during the American occupation. Pio del Pilar Filipino November 30, 1983
San Pedro Macati Building House of Worship Built by the Jesuits in 1620 and administered until 1768. 5539 D.M. Rivera Street, Poblacion English 1937

Vuelo-Madrid-Manila Madrid-Manila Flight Nichols Field Spanish

Malabon

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Birthplace of
Gregorio Sanciangco[2]
Member of the reform movement by Rizal. Tonsuya English 1952

Gregorio Sanciangco y Goson Lawyer, participated in movements led by Rizal. 24 Sangciangco, Tonsuya Filipino 1952
Simbahan ng San Bartolome Church of San Bartolome Building House of Worship Founded as a visita of Tondo, 1599. Rizal Avenue Extension, Bgy. Poblacion Filipino August 27, 2015
Ang Simbahan ng Concepcion Concepcion Church Building House of Worship Enshrines the image of the La Inmaculada Concepcion crowned by Jaime Cardinal Sin on December 7, 1986. General Antonio Luna corner Escanilla Streets, Concepcion Filipino September 8, 2007

Mandaluyong

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Residence of Pres. Jose P. Laurel [3] Villa Paciencia, 515 S. Laurel Street corner Shaw Boulevard English 1965

Carmelo and Bauermann, Inc. One of the oldest lithographic establishments in the Philippines Epifanio de los Santos Avenue English 1937
Jose P. Laurel Where he was assassinated while playing golf, June 5, 1943. Wack-Wack English June 5, 1992
National Center for Mental Health[4] Established December 1925, secretly admitted civilian and guerrilla patients during WWII, became National Center for Mental Health November 12, 1986. National Center for Mental Health, Barrio Mauway, Mandaluyong Filipino December 17, 2014
San Miguel Brewery, Inc. Established 1890 as the Fabrica de Cerveza de San Miguel. Unveiled on its 125th Anniversary. 40 San Miguel Ave., San Miguel Brewery Main Office Filipino September 29, 2015

Manila

Binondo

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Bangko ng Kapuluang Pilipinas (Banco de las Islas Filipinas) Bank of the Philippine Islands The first bank in the Philippines. Bank of the Philippine Islands site, Plaza Cervantes Filipino 1977
Dr. Lorenzo Negrao Founder of Botica Boie. Escolta
Insular Life Assurance Company First insurance company organized by Filipinos. Recto Ave.
Mariano Limjap
(1856–1926)
Businessman who helped in the Philippine Revolution. Juan Luna St. Filipino 2009
Patricio Mariano
(1877–1935)
Became a writer for revolutionary pamphlets and publications. Escolta Filipino 1977
Peele, Hubbel & Co. Recto Ave. English
Residence of Higino Francisco Where the Original Manuscript of Noli me Tángere was kept hidden. Masangkay St. Filipino July 19, 1963

Roman Ongpin
(1847–1912)
Nationalist and philanthropist who helped the revolutionary forces against Spain. Ongpin Monument Filipino 2008
Ang Simbahan ng Binondo Binondo Church Building House of Worship Main church of Binondo district. Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz Filipino May 14, 1971
Ang Tahanan ng Kaanak ni Rizal (1893-1896) (Daang San Jose Ngayo'y Magdalena), Maynila The Rizal Residence (1893-1896) (San Jose Road Now Magdalena), Manila Where Rizal family members lived 525 Magdalena (now Masangkay) Filipino 1963
Tahanan ng Kinamatayan ng Ama ni Rizal House Where the Father of Rizal Died Where the urn of José Rizal's remains were kept and where his father, Francisco Mercado Rizal, died. 619 Estraude Filipino 1960
Tiong Se Academy Chinese school established by Tan Kang, first Chinese consul to the Philippines in 1899 Sta. Elena Street Filipino 2014

William J. Burke
(1873–1946)
The first cardiologist in the Philippines to use the electrocardiograph. Burke Building, Escolta St. Filipino 1993

Ermita

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Site of the massacre of Vincentian priests and civilians during WWII. English
Site Site Site of the execution of Fr. Gomez, Fr. Burgos, and Fr. Zamora (Collectively known as GOMBURZA). Rizal Park Spanish and English 1953
Scottish Rite Freemasonry building used as a torture center for the Japanese during WWII. Taft Avenue English 1995
Adamson University Building School School established as Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry in 1932 by George Lucas Adamson. San Marcelino St. Filipino February 8, 2007

Ang Aklatang Pambansa The National Library Started as the American Circulating Library, 1900. T.M. Kalaw St. Filipino January 1, 1969
Andres Bonifacio Site Monument Founder of the Katipunan. Plaza Lawton Filipino November 30, 1979; 2013
Asilo of San Vicente de Paul Building Orphanage Institution inaugurated July 26, 1885. U.N. Avenue English 1935

Asociacion Feminista Filipina (Feminist Association of the Philippines) Founded June 30, 1905. 962 Josefa Llanes Escoda St.[5] Filipino, English 1955, 2005

Apolinario Mabini Monument Personage Declared a national monument by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, March 30, 2015. National Library Filipino July 23, 2015

Botanical Garden Established 1850 Arroceros English
Boy Scouts of the Philippines Building / Structures Boy Scouts of the Philippines Building English 1956
Bulwagang Lungsod ng Maynila Manila City Hall Building Government Center First hall of the City of Manila. Manila City Hall Filipino June 24, 1977
Cannon at the South Side, National Library - Legislative Building National Museum English
Cannon on the South Side of the Legislative Building National Museum English
Casino Español de Manila Spanish Casino of Manila Building Social Club Only club by the Spanish living in the Philippines. T. M. Kalaw St. Filipino 1993
Central United Methodist Church Building House of Worship First Protestant church established in the Philippines. 694 T. M. Kalaw St. Filipino May 29, 1985
Church of San Vicente de Paul Building House of Worship Chapel built in 1883 used as the parish church of Paco. San Marcelino St. English 1935

Colegio de Santa Isabel First normal school for girls in the Philippines English
Compañia General de Tabacos de Filipinas Tobacco Company of the Philippines Founded in 1881. Romualdez Street Spanish 1951

Cosmopolitan Church Building House of worship Protestant church built in 1936 Taft Avenue Corner Apacible Street, Filipino 2005
Elpidio R. Quirino
(1890–1958) [6]
Served as the sixth President of the Philippines. Quirino Grandstand Filipino 1990
Ermita Science Community Pedro Gil St. Filipino February 27, 1992
Fernando Ma. Guerrero Prince of Philippine lyric. Peralta Apartment Filipino June 12, 1983
The First Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
1846 ~ 1849
Members of the First Congress of the Republic of the Philippines Rizal Park flagpole English

Girl Scouts of the Philippines Scouting movement for girls established by Josefa Llanes Escoda. GSP National Headquarters, 901 Padre Faura St. Filipino December 28, 1990

Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines Primary, independent, and national masonic institute. San Marcelino Filipino December 19, 1987
Gusaling Army and Navy Club Army and Navy Club Building One of the former centers of Manila social life. Manila Army and Navy Club Filipino 1991

Gusali ng Elks Club Elks Club Building Building Clubhouse Currently as the Children's Museum of Manila Museo Pambata, Roxas Boulevard English January 29, 1977
Gusali ng Lungsod ng Maynila Manila City Hall First building which was constrcuted on site completed in 1904. Manila City Hall Filipino
Harris Memorial College Taft Ave. Filipino October 24, 1986
Dr. Honorato L. Quisumbing Site where he was felled by sniper while attening to the sick. Philippine General Hospital English
Ang Kapilya ng Ermita Ermita Chapel Filipino August 28, 1989
League of Woman Voters of the Philippines, Inc. (LWVP) Organization established to promote women participation in the government. National Museum, Taft Ave. cor. Padre Burgos St. Filipino July 15, 1967
Leon Ma. Guerrero (1915 - 1962) Diplomat, writer, nationalist. Nuestra Señora de Guia Plaza Filipino June 24, 1953
Leon Maria Guerrero
(1853–1935)
Site Site First Filipino botanist and pharmaceutic. Mehan Garden, Padre Burgos Avenue Filipino 1982
Luis Eligio Guerrero 1874 - 1950 Writer and doctor who treated many children against beri-beri, malaria, and chickenpox. United Nations Ave. Filipino December 1, 1974
Luneta Hotel Designed by Salvador Farre, an example of French Renaissance architecture. Luneta Hotel, T. M. Kalaw St. Filipino 2014
Manila Metropolitan Theater Building Theater Intended as the National Theater. Plaza Lawton Filipino 1976, 1988
Manuel Araullo y Gonzales
(1853–1924)
Structure Monument Third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Araullo High School Filipino 1991
Manuel Acuña Roxas (1892–1948) President of the Philippines from 1946-1948. Roxas Blvd. Filipino 1989
Manuel S. Guerrero (1877–1919) Father of Beriberi studies of the infants in the Philippines. Nuestra Señora de Guia Plaza Filipino 1984
Mataas na Paaralang Araullo Araullo High School Establish as part of Manila High School. Araullo High School, Taft Ave. Filipino
Manila Science High School Began as a Special Science Class (SSC) of the Manila High School. H. A. Bordner Building, Taft Avenue Filipino October 12, 2013
Military Hospital of Manila Sternberg Hospital Utilized under the Spanish and American regimes. English
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines Organization Established 1912. Centennial Markers. F. Benitez St. Filipino, English December 12, 2012

National Historical Institute Building Government Office Now renamed as National Historical Commission of the Philippines. T.M. Kalaw St. Filipino December 30, 1995
Natividad Almeda Lopez First female lawyer and first female judge. Taft Ave. Filipino September 8, 1992
Old Legislative Building First built as a library in 1918. National Museum Filipino 2010
Ang Pambansang Bantayog ni
Jose Rizal

1913
The National Monument of José Rizal 1913 The national monument of Rizal designed by Richard Kissling. Rizal Park Filipino, English December 30, 2013

Ang Pambansang Museo The National Museum Building Government Center, Museum Old Legislative Building National Museum Filipino October 29, 2001
Philippine General Hospital Building Hospital Prime government hospital of the Philippines. Taft Avenue Filipino 1992
Philippine Normal College Established January 21, 1901. Philippine Normal University, Taft Avenue English 1952
Philippine Normal University
(1901 - 2001)
Established January 21, 1901. Philippine Normal University, Taft Avenue Filipino 2001
Philippine Red Cross Organized as a branch of American Red Cross in August 30, 1905. Taft Ave. cor. U.N. Avenue English 1955
Philippine Post Office Building Post Office Primary postal service building of the Philippines. Liwasang Bonifacio Filipino June 2, 1994
Philippine School of Arts and Trades PSAT site, Ayala Ave. English 1952
Plaza Salamanca Site Plaza In memory of Olivia Salamanca, M.D., pioneer woman physician of the Philippines United Nations Ave. English 1955
Rafael Palma Writer, educator, scholar, statesman, and senator. University of the Philippines - Manila, Padre Faura Filipino October 24, 1974
Rizal Fountain Structure Fountain Fountain used by Rizal while in Germany. Rizal Park Filipino December 30, 2011
Rizal's Execution Site Site Site Where Rizal was executed for his alleged treason against Spain. Rizal Park Spanish, English 1998
Samahang Pang-hukbong Katihan at Pandagat ng Maynila (Army and Navy Club Building) Building Clubhouse South Boulevard English January 29, 1979; June 29, 1992
Sa mga Bayani ng Lungsod ng Maynila To the Heroes of the City of Manila Remembrance to the heroes of Manila during WWII. In front of Manila City Hall Filipino 1993
Santa Isabel College Founded in 1594. Santa Isabel College, Taft Avenue English September 14, 1947
The Session Hall of the Senate of the Philippines The session hall of the Senate of the Philippines from 1946 until their relocation to the GSIS Building in 1998. National Museum English 1996
Simbahan at Kumbento ng San Juan Bautista de Bagumbayan Church and Convent of San Juan Bautista de Bagumbayan Site Site First church and convent of the Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines. Rizal Park English 2006
Ang Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Guia Nuestra Señora de Guia Church Building House of Worship Built in 1606. Mabini St. Filipino May 19, 1971
Sinupang Pambansa National Archives Association / Institution / Organization Government Office Established on October 21, 1901. West Wing, National Library Bldg. Filipino May 25, 1971
Site of the Former Colegio de San Pedro Martir Church and convent of the Parian English
Site of the Inauguration of the Commonwealth Philippines Where Manuel Quezon was Inaugurated National Museum English
Sixto Ylagan Orosa y Agoncillo Instituted 14 Red Cross emergancy hospitals in Manila during WWII. TNL Building Filipino December 12, 1991
Technological University of the Philippines Building School Established as Manila Trade School. Technological University of the Philippines Filipino December 3, 2001
United Nations Plaza Dedicated by the City of Manila U.N. Avenue English 1951
"Where Marcos Was Confined" The room where President Ferdinand Marcos was confined for the illness contracted during his WWII army service (most probably a hoax) Philippine General Hospital, Taft Ave. Filipino 1966
Young Men's Christian Association Organized in 1910, helped in promoting athletic interest in the Philippines. YMCA Building, Arroceros St. English 1961

Intramuros

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Manila Cathedral destroyed during WWII Manila Cathedral site ruins English 1949
Santo Domingo Church destroyed during WWII Santo Domingo Church site ruins English 1949
Ang Akwaryum The Aquarium Structure Aquarium Magallanes Drive Filipino 1968
Aquarium English
Araullo High School English
Archonfraternity of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Building School Archonfraternity of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu established in the College of San Juan de Letran. Colegio de San Juan de Letran English 1939
Ateneo de Manila Site School Formerly Escuela Pia, founded by the Jesuits. (currently in NHCP storage) English 1935

Site of the Former Colegio de San Pedro Martir Church and convent of the Parian English
At the Corner of Gen. Luna and Victoria Was occupied by three Jesuit institutions English
Bastion San Andres or San Nicolas Protected the city from invasions from the Chinese and other powers. English
Beaterio Founded by Ignacia del Espiritu Santo English
Bastion San Diego Completed in 1644. English
Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.
"Ninoy"

(1932–1983)
Major political opponent of Ferdinand Marcos. Padre Burgos Ave. Filipino
Boy's Singing School English
Casas Consistoriales (Ayuntamiento) The Old City Hall of Manila Bureau of Treasury (Ayuntamiento) Filipino September 1989
Ang Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands[7] The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands Established in April 19, 1886 to improve commerce, industry, and trade in the country. Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. Filipino, English, Spanish 2014

Ang Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. Established in April 19, 1886 to improve commerce, industry, and trade in the country. Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. Filipino 2002
Church of Recoletos First erected in 1608. Recolect Church (now inexistent) English
Church of San Agustin Building House of Worship Oldest stone church built in the Philippines. San Agustin Church English 1934, 1998
Church of the Third Order of the Franciscans Founded about 1611. Third Order of the Franciscans Church (now inexistent) English
College of San Juan de Letran Building School School founded in 1630 by Diego de Santamaria Colegio de San Juan de Letran,151 Muralla St. English 1941
Colegio de Santa Rosa Sta. Rosa College Established in 1750. Colegio de Santa Rosa Filipino August 25, 1979
Cuartel de Santa Lucia (Santa Lucia Barracks) Structure Ruins Built under Governor General Jose y Vargas, this gate became the barracks for the Philippine Constabulary. Santa Lucia St. Filipino August 4, 1990
Dambana ng Kalayaan Independence Shrine In memory of Rizal and those who fought for the independence of the country. Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago Filipino December 30, 1972
Dambanang Rizal sa Fort Santiago Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago Fort where José Rizal was imprisoned before his execution in Luneta, became a shrine for Rizal. Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago Filipino 2013
Daughters of Charity Social and religious mission established by the Vincentians. CBCP Headquarters, Gen. Luna St. Filipino July 22, 1987
Site of the Former Colegio de San Pedro Martir Church and convent of the Parian English
El Parian Former site of the Chinese suburb Padre Burgos St. English 1949
Father Burgos' Residence Where Father Burgos lived in 1872 Cabildo St. English
Father Jose A. Burgos Where Father Burgos lived from 1865-1872. Cabildo St. English
Fernanda Balboa
1902 - 1999
Civic leader and the one behind the law creating Women's and Minor's Bureau. Department of Labor and Employment Filipino 2002
Former Military Chapel Chapel where the GOMBURZA were detained before their execution.
Former Site of San Juan de Letran College English
Fort Santiago Structure Fortification Foremost fort in the Intramuros built in place of the wooden palisade of Raja Matanda. Sta. Clara St. English 1934
Former Palace of the Governors General Building Government Office Residence of the Governor-General of the Philippines. Plaza Roma Filipino 1936
Franciscan Church[8] The great San Francisco Church of Intramuros San Francisco Church (now inexistent) English 1935
In Memory of the Victims of Fort Santiago Structure Memorial Monument to the victims of Japanese violence inside the Fort in World War II. Fort Santiago English 1995
Intendencia Building Former building of the Central Bank of the Philippines, Aduana Street English 1935
Jesuit Church of San Ignacio Designed by architect Felix Roxas. Jesuit/San Ignacio Church (now being reconstructed) English
Jose P. Laurel
(1891–1959)
Structure Monument President of the Second Philippine Republic. Lyceum of the Philippines University Filipino 1991
Juan Luna y Novicio
(1857–1899)
Structure Monument Revolutionary painter, patriot and diplomat. Juan Luna Monument, Gen. Luna St. Filipino, English December 14, 1985
Knights of Columbus Manila Council No. 1000 Building / Structures Organization Established in 1905. Knights of Columbus Building Filipino June 4, 2013 [9]
Madre Ignacia del Espiritu Santo Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo Founder of the Religious of the Virgin Mary. Bagumbayan Light and Sound Museum Filipino March 4,fdel fi 1980
Manila High School Building School Established by the Spanish in 1892. Victoria cor. Muralla Streets Filipino 1982
Memorare - Manila 1945 Structure Monument Dedicated to more than 100,000 civilians who were killed in the Liberation of Manila. Gen. Luna St. English 1996
Mint Former place where the Philippine currency was minted. Aduana
National Press Club Established in 1952 National Press Club Building Filipino 2006
Padre Jose A. Burgos Father Jose A. Burgos Where Father Burgos lived from 1865-1872. Cabildo St. Filipino 1984
Ang Pagpapalaya ng Maynila The Liberation of Manila Site Site For the liberation of Manila under the joint Filipino and American troops. Postigo St. Filipino February 3, 1989
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila University of the City of Manila Building School College of Manila built by the Jesuits in 1595. General Luna cor. Muralla Sts. English 1968
Parian Gate Structure Gateway Gate between Inramuros and the Parian. Muralla St. English
Pintong Isabela II Isabela II Gate Structure Gateway The gate of Intramuros facing the Pasig River. Magallanes Dr. Filipino December 8, 1968
Pintong Postigo Posterior Gate Structure Gateway The third gate of Intramuros facing Manila Bay. Postigo cor. Arzobispo Sts. Filipino 1968
Pintong Real Royal Gate Structure Gateway The second gate of Intramuros facing south. Muralla Sts. Filipino December 8, 1968
Pintong Sta. Lucia Sta. Lucia Gate Structure Gateway The second gate of Intramuros facing Manila Bay. Bonifacio Dr. Filipino 1968
Plaza McKinley[10] Now Plaza de Roma. Plaza Roma English 1934
Ang Pook na Kinatatayuan ng Unang Diyosesano ng Pilipinas The Site of the First Diocesan Seminary in the Philippines The first diocesan seminary in the Philippines. Arzobispo St. Filipino
Pook na Pinaglibingan kay Madre Francisca del Espiritu Santo Burial Site of Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo Where Mother Ignacia was buried in August 24, 1711. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Filipino 2000
Powder Magazine Placed by Field Marshall Fernándo Valdés y Tamon, former governor general of the Philippines English
Prison Cell of Jose Rizal Building Prison Cell, NHCP Museum Prison cell where Rizal was detained as prisoner from November 3 to December 29. Fort Santiago English 1959
Puerta Real - Royal Gateway Through this gate Spanish governors and archbishops made their official entry into the city Puerta Real English
Roman Catholic Cathedral of Manila Building House of Worship The main building for the Archdioceses of Manila. Manila Cathedral English 1934,[11] 1958
Santa Clara Convent Church built in 1622. English
Santa Potenciana College English
Santa Rosa Beaterio and College for Girls English
Santisimo Rosario College English
Simbahan at Kumbento ng Recoletos Church and Convent of the Recolects Site Site Place where the church and convent of the Recollects were built Recoletos cor. Muralla Sts. Filipino 2006

Site of the Former Church of San Juan de Dios Took over the Hospital de la Misericordia on March 31, 1656 English
Tenaza Real Santiago Designed and constructed between 1662 and 1671. English
Tomas Mapua
(1888–1965)
Building School Educator and first registered Filipino architect Mapúa Institute of Technology Filipino, English December 21, 1989
Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas University of Santo Tomas Site School Foundation place of the University of Santo Tomas. Solana St. Filipino 2001

Malate

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
The Aristocrat [12] Roxas Blvd. Filipino 2013
Chapel of the Crucified Christ
St. Paul University Manila
Building House of Worship Church built according to the designs of architect Andres Luna de San Pedro. St. Paul University, Pedro Gil St. Filipino November 23, 2007

Church of Malate Building House of Worship City section as far back as 1588. Malate Church English 1937
Concepción Felix Rodriguez (1884–1967) Women's rights activist. CWL Building, Escoda St. Filipino February 9, 1981
De La Salle University - Manila Established in 1911 under the De La Salle Brothers. De La Salle University - Manila Filipino 2012
Ellinwood Malate Church Building House of Worship Presbyterian church built in Malate in 1907. 1660 Dr. Antonio Vasquez St. Filipino 2007
Elpidio R. Quirino Structure Monument Second President of the Republic of the Philippines. Quirino Ave. corner Roxas Blvd. Filipino March 1, 1994
Engracia Cruz Reyes (1892–1974) Restaurant and Philippine cuisine pioneer. Plaza Rajah Sulayman Filipino July 12, 1992
Felipe Encarnacion Agoncillo at Marcela Mariño Agoncillo Felipe Encarnacion Agoncillo and Marcela Mariño Agoncillo Residence of the first Filipino diplomat and his wife who made the first Philippine flag 2200 M.H. del Pilar St. Filipino May 26, 1990

Fort San Antonio Abad Structure Fortification Fort with origins dating back to 1584. BSP Grounds, Apolinario Mabini cor. Pablo Ocampo Sts. English 1937
Honoria Acosta Sison First Filipina Doctor Taft Ave. Filipino
Jose P. Laurel
(1891–1959)
President of the Second Philippine Republic. Roxas Blvd. Filipino
Manila Yacht Club Building Social Club Founded by James C. Rockwell, Joseph a Thomas, Abrey P. Ames, Stewart A. Taite, and A.S. Heyward in January 290, 1927. Roxas Blvd. Filipino, English 2006
Masoneriyang Scottish Rite Scottish Rite Freemasonry Scottish Rite Freemasonry building in Manila. Taft Ave. Filipino, English March 15, 1991
Orosa Memorial Building In memory of Maria Ylagan Orosa. California St.
Pablo Ocampo (1853–1925) Statesman, one of the secretaries of the Malolos Convention. Pablo Ocampo (formerly Vito Cruz) cor. M. Adriatico Sts. Filipino June 11, 1991
Philippine Columbian Association Established to promote Filipino and foreign relations. PCA Building, Taft Ave. English 1960
The Philippine Women's University Founded as Philippine Women's College, 1919. PWU site, Taft Ave. English 1952
Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957) President of the Philippines from 1953-1957. Roxas Blvd. Filipino and English 2007
Severina Luna-Orosa Writer, civic leader, and one of the first female doctors. Luna Orosa Building, Remedios St. cor. Taft Ave. Filipino December 20, 1990
St. Cecilia's Hall Building Theater St. Scholastica's College English July 19, 1999
St. Scholastica's College[13] Founded by the Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, Germany. St. Scholastica's College Filipino 2007

Paco

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Associacion de Damas de Filipinas
Church of Dilao-Paco First church built 1599-1601. Paco Church English 1936
Concordia College Established by Margarita Roxas de Manila. Herran St. (now Pedro Gil St.) English 1934, 1996

Jose Rizal Site Burial Site Site of Rizal's original grave site. Paco Cemetery English 1957
Looban College United Nations Ave. English 1936
Lord Justo Ukon Takayama
(1552–1615)
Site Plaza Leader of first group of Christianized Japanese. Plaza Dilao Filipino November 17, 1992
Manuel Acuña Roxas Orator, statesman, economist, and nationalist. Manuel Roxas High School, Quirino Ave. Filipino June 21, 1989
Memorare Site of the grave of Gomburza. Paco Park English
Paco Cemetery Structure Cemetery Completed shortly previous to the cholera epidemic of 1820. Paco Park Gate English 1938
Philippine Columbian Association Organized in 1907. Philippine Columbian Association English 1960
President Sergio Osmeña Highway Quirino Avenue and South Superhighway Filipino October 19, 1989

Simbahan ng Birhen ng Peñafrancia[14] First built of light materials in 1697. Peñafrancia de Paco Church Filipino 1979

Simbahan ng San Fernando de Dilao ng Paco Church of San Fernando de Dilao of Paco First established by Fray Juan de Garrovillas, OFM. Paco Church Filipino August 22, 1999
Tahanan ni Jose P. Laurel Ancestral House of Jose P. Laurel Building House Residence of Jose P. Laurel from 1926 to 1955. Peñafrancia St. Filipino, English March 8, 1998

Pandacan

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Building House Birthplace of Father Jacinto Zamora. Zamora Plaza Filipino 1954

Church of Pandacan Pandacan Church English
Mabini Bridge Formerly Nagtahan. Nagtahan Bridge site Filipino 1987
Ladislao Bonus (1854 - 1908) Father of Philippine Opera. Teodoro San Luis St. Filipino June 27, 1980

Maria Paz Mendoza-Guazon
(1884–1967)
Structure Monument Educator and doctor born in Pandacan, Manila Island Park, Pres. Quirino Ave. Filipino 1984
Simbahan ng Pandakan Pandacan Church Building House of Worship Built in 1732 by Fr. Francisco del Rosario, O.F.M. Jesus St. Filipino July 13, 1976

Port Area

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Ang Base ng Patrulyang Pambaybayin The Base of the Coast Guard First built in February 9, 1939. Muelle de Codo Filipino February 9, 1976
Order of the Knights of Rizal Established in 1909 to venerate Rizal's execution and martyrdom. Knights of Rizal Bldg. A. Bonifacio St. Filipino June 14, 1992
Bureau of Quarantine Formerly the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance Bureau of Quarantine Building Filipino June 14, 2007

Quiapo

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Aserradora Mecanica de Tuason y Sampedro Tuason and Sampedro Sawmill Mechanics First mechanical timber company in the Philippines. Globo de Oro cor. Gunao Sts. Spanish 1951

Ang Bahay ng mga Nakpil at Bautista Nakpil-Bautista Ancestral House Building House Built by Ariston Bautista Lin. Nakpil-Bautista Ancestral House, Bautista St. Filipino October 29, 2001
Beaterio de Terciarias Agustinias Recoletas Tertiary Beaterio of Agustinian Recolects Dates from 1719. Santa Rita College Convent English 1939

Church of Quiapo Building House of Worship Started as a Franciscan church built with bamboo and nipa. Quiapo Church English May 14, 1971
"Can We Defend This In Plaza Miranda?" President Ramon Magsaysay made Plaza Miranda the touchstone for public endorsement of policy and action. Plaza Miranda English 1965
El Renacimiento American-era Filipino publication. Gunao St. Filipino March 31, 1974
Gregorio Araneta y Soriano
(1869–1930)
Part of the committee that drafted the Malolos Constitution. Holy Face of Infant Jesus, R. Hidalgo Filipino 1988
Miguel Zaragoza y Aranquizna (1847–1923) Painter, propagandist, one of the first teachers of University of the Philippines Fine Arts. Nazarene Catholic School English 1939

San Sebastian Church Building House of Worship The only all-steel church in Asia. San Sebastian Church English 1934, January 29, 1977

Sampaloc

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Bulwagang Paraninfo Building Auditorium UST Main Building, España Ave. Filipino December 16, 1981
Church of Sampaloc Site donated by Franciscans in 1613. Church of Our Lady of Loreto English 1935
Colegio Medico-Farmeceutico [15] Medico-Pharmaceutic College of the Philippines Lepanto St. cor R. Papa Spanish
Colegio Medico-Farmeceutico de Filipinas Medico-Pharmaceutic College of the Philippines Lepanto St. cor R. Papa Spanish

Florentino P. Cayco (1892–1976) Founder of Arellano University. Arellano University, Legarda St. Filipino October 15, 1992
Isabelo de los Reyes Established the first labor union in the Philippines. Plaza Guipit Filipino 1964
Jose Rizal
(1861–1896)
Building / Structures School Alumnus of the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas. University of Santo Tomas, España Ave. Spanish 1960
La Gota de Leche Building Private Institution Project of La Proteccion de la Infacia, Inc. to distribute fresh cow's milk to the less fortunate. 859 Sergio H. Loyola St. Filipino 2003

La Proteccion de la Infancia Established by Teodoro R. Yangco to fight against the child disease in 1907. 859 Sergio H. Loyola St. Filipino 1977

Litografia e Imprenta de Cacho Hermanos Cacho Hermanos Lithography and Printing Legarda Spanish
Manuel L. Quezon
(1878–1944)
Building / Structures School Alumnus of the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas. University of Santo Tomas, España Ave. Spanish 1961
National University First private non-sectarian school in the Philippines Mariano F. Jhocson St. English 1952
Natividad Almeda Lopez (1892-1977) First female lawyer and first female judge. Gota de Leche, 859 Sergio H. Loyola St.
Paaralang Legarda Legarda School Building School School established in 1922 that was used as station for Japanese soldiers in World War II. Lealtad Filipino February 3, 1991

Obispo Maximo Isabelo delos Reyes, Anak Bishop Maximo Isabelo delos Reyes, Son Iglesia Filipina Independiente chapel, Concepcion St. Filipino 1972[16]
Roseville College España Ave.
Santa Catalina College Santa Catalina College, Legarda Filipino February 18, 1988
Santo Tomas Concentration Camp Concentration camp for American and allied civilians during World War II. España Ave. English September 2, 1947 [17]
Ang Unang Limbagan sa Pilipinas The First Printing Press of the Philippines Building Printing Press UST Campus, España Ave. Filipino 1943
University of Manila University of Manila site, Alejandro VI St. English 1952
University of Santo Tomas Building / Structures School Founded in 1611 by legacy of Archbishop Miguel de Benavides. University of Santo Tomas, España Ave. Filipino, English 1935, 2012

San Andres

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Maria Orosa y Ylagan Great chemist and food pharmaceutic. Bureau of Plant Industry Filipino November 29, 1983

San Miguel

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat Building House of Worship Benedictine Priorate turned into Abbey. San Beda College, Mendiola Street English 1939
Carmen de Luna
(1873–1962)
Founder of Centro Escolar University. Centro Escolar University Filipino July 16, 1973
Centro Escolar University Founded in 1907. Mendiola St. English 1966
Concepcion A. Aguila
(1894–1959)
Distinguished teacher and law practitioner. Centro Escolar University Filipino 1951
Fabrica de Cerveza de San Miguel San Miguel Beer Factory General Solano St. Spanish 1950
Generosa de Leon
(1892–1962)
Great woman educator of the Centro Escolar University. Centro Escolar University Filipino December 9, 1992
Goldenberg Mansion Building Guest House Became the offices of the Philippine preliminary exposition to the

International Esposition, St. Louis, Missouri.

General Solano St. English 1957
Hospicio de San Jose San Jose Hospice Founded in 1782. Ayala Blvd. English October 17, 1939
Hospicio de San Jose (1872) San Jose Hospice Founded in 1782. Ayala Blvd. English 1977
Kalayaan Hall Building Government Building Malacañang Palace, J.P. Laurel St. Filipino 2011
Kalye Mendiola Mendiola Street Street famous for as a ground for numerous protests. Mendiola St. Filipino 2012
Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino Commission on the Filipino Language Association / Institution / Organization Government Office The government agency responsible for the development and preservation of Filipino and other Philippine languages. Watson Building, J.P. Laurel St. Filipino 2012
La Consolacion College Manila Association / Institution / Organization School Started as an orphanage and school of Spanish Augustinian nuns. La Consolacion College Manila Filipino 2002
Liberation of Manila Structure Monument Monument dedicated to the Allied liberation of Manila by combined U.S. and

Philippine Commonwealth troops in World War II.

Plaza Aviles English February 27, 1995
Librada Avelino
1873-1934
Co-founded Centro Escolar University Centro Escolar University Filipino March 14, 1975
Malacañan Palace Building Government Center Current residence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Malacañang Palace site English 1941 (now lost)[18]
Palasyo ng Malacañang Malacañan Palace Malacañang Palace Filipino, English
San Beda College Established in 1901. San Beda College site, Mendiola St. English 1939
San Beda College Established in 1901. San Beda College site, Mendiola St. Filipino 2001
Simbahan ng San Miguel San Miguel Church Building House of Worship Stone church by the Jesuits built in 1903, became the central base for missions to Japan. 1000 Jose P. Laurel, Sr. corner General Solano Streets Filipino September 28, 2003

San Nicolas

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
K. K. Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan The Highest and Most Honorable Society of the Children of the Nation Filipino

Kataastaasan Kagalanggalang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (K.K.K.N.M.A.N.B.) The Highest and Most Honorable Society of the Children of the Nation Structure Monument Foundation site of the Katipunan. 72 Azcarraga St. (now Recto Ave.) Filipino 2008

General Antonio Luna's Birthplace Urbiztondo St. English
Mababang Paaralang Pedro Guevara[19] Pedro Guevara Elementary School Old site of the Acaiceria de San Fernando. San Fernando St. Filipino
Pook na Kinamatayan ni Teodora Alonso Death site of Teodora Alonzo Where Teodora Alonso, mother of José Rizal died, August 16, 1911. Filipino 2014
Sinilangang Pook ni Heneral Antonio Luna General Antonio Luna Birthplace Building House Birthplace of Antonio Luna on October 29, 1866. 457 Urbiztondo St. English October 29, 1967
Ang Tahanan ng Kaanak ni Rizal 1903 Daang San Fernando, Maynila House of Rizal's relatives 1903 San Fernando St., Manila Site Site Death place of Teodora Alonzo, mother of José Rizal. San Fernando St. Filipino 1960
Where 'Ang Kalayaan' Was Printed Site Site Revolutionary underground publication against the Spaniards by the Katipunan. Lavezares Street English 1941

Santa Ana

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Church of Santa Ana Building House of Worship First Franciscan mission established outside Manila in 1578. English 1936

Felipe G. Calderon
(1868–1908)
Structure Monument Drafted the constitution of the First Philippine Republic. Plaza Felipe Calderon English 1954
La Ignaciana Building / Structures Retreat House Herran St. (now Pedro Gil St.) (inexistent as of 2013, marker lost) English 1939
Lichuaco House Lichauco Heritage House, Herrán (Pedro Gil) English 2010

Thomas Earnshaw Became director and vice president of Manila Railroad Company Punta Filipino November 5, 1973

Santa Cruz

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Site of the Asociacion Feminista Filipina [20] Rizal Ave. Filipino 1955
Ariston Bautista Lin 1863 - 1928 Patriot, physician, and philanthropist. Ronquillo St. Filipino February 22, 1981

Bureau of Health San Lazaro Hospital Compound English 1950
Carriedo Fountain Structure Fountain Built as part of the Carriedo Waterworks System. Plaza Sta. Cruz Filipino July 24, 1997
Church of Santa Cruz Building House of Worship Church built and administered by the Jesuits until 1768. Plaza Sta. Cruz English 1937
Dating Libingan ni Apolinario Mabini 1903 Old Gravesite of Apolinario Mabini 1903 Original gravesite of Apolinario Mabini Chinese Cemetery 1963
Francisco V. Guilledo
(1901–1925)
The Philippines' first champion boxer; also known as "Pancho Villa" North Cemetery Filipino 1995
Gusaling Roman R. Santos Roman R. Santos Building Buildings / Structures Building Escolta Street Filipino 1977
Inauguration of the First Philippine Assembly Site of the inauguration of the First Philippine Assembly in October 16, 1907. Manila Opera Hotel English 1940
In Memoriam - Thomasites Structure Monument Burial site of the Thomasites Manila North Cemetery Filipino 2010
Jorge Pineda Known painter. Zurbaran Filipino July 26, 1982
Jose F. Fabella 1888 - 1945 Father of Philippine public health. Rizal Ave. Filipino 2007
Justiniano Asuncion
(1816–1896)
Distinguished painter. Sta. Cruz Church Filipino September 12, 1983
Kagawaran ng Kalusugan Department of Health Established in September 29, 1898. Department of Health, Rizal Ave. Filipino 1994
La Proteccion de la Infacia, Inc. Building Private Institution Built to suppress illnesses that were killing children at that time. Jose Fabella Hospital Filipino October 17, 1977
Leoncio Asuncion
(1813–1888)
Father of modern religious sculpting. Sta. Cruz Church Filipino September 12, 1983
Manila College of Pharmacy MCU Compound English 1954
The Manila Grand Opera House Site / Event Manila Grand Opera House, Rizal Avenue English 1948
Manila Law College English
Monte de Piedad and Savings Bank Oldest savings bank in the Philippines. Plaza Sta. Cruz English 1959
Mouseleo de los Veteranos de la Revolucion Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution Building Cemetery Built in memory of the veterans of the 1896 Revolution and Philippine–American War. North Cemetery Filipino 1993
Nagkakaisang Metodistang Simbahang Knox (Knox United Methodist Church) (Itinatag 1899) Knox United Methodist Church (Established 1899) Knox United Methodist Church, Rizal Avenue Filipino October 28, 1979
Philippine Tuberculosis Society Founded in July 29, 1910. Rizal Ave. cor Tayuman English Sept. 24, 1949
San Lazaro Hospital Rizal Avenue English 1952
Severino Reyes Novelist and playwright. Severino Reyes St. Filipino September 1969

Santa Mesa

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Apolinario Mabini Where he died May 13, 1903 Mabini Shrine, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Filipino 1941
Apolinario Mabini
23 Hulyo 1864 - 13 Mayo 1903[21]
Apolinario Mabini July 23, 1864 - May 13, 1903 The sublime paralytic of the Philippine Revolution. Mabini Shrine, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Filipino July 23, 2013

Dambanang Apolinario Mabini Apolinario Mabini Shrine Ancestral house of Mabini, now a shrine dedicated to him. Mabini Shrine, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Filipino July 23, 2013

Damabana ni Mabini
Pandacan, Manila
Mabini Shrine Building House, NHCP Museum Dedicated to the hero of the revolution. Mabini Shrine, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Filipino 1970

First Shot in the Filipino-American War Site Site Shot by Private William Grayson that sparked the Philippine–American War. At the corner of Sociego and Silencio Streets English 1941

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
(1904–2004)
Building School Built as Manila Business School. Anonas Street Filipino 2004
Unang Putok sa Digmaang Filipino-Amerikano First Shot in the Filipino-American War Site Site Shot by Private William Grayson that sparked the Philippine–American War. At the corner of Sociego and Silencio Streets Filipino, English 2004

Tondo

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Amado Hernandez y Vera
(1903–1970)[22]
Writer and leader of the workers. Plaza Leon Filipino 1982
Andres Bonifacio 1863 - 1897 Site Monument Founded the Katipunan. In front of Tutuban Train Station Filipino November 30, 1974
Church of Tondo Building House of worship First Catholic minister of Tondo. 600 L. Chacon St. English 1939
Domingo Franco y Tuason (1856–1897) Propagandist, patriot, and martyr Moriones St. Filipino August 4, 1992
Emilio Jacinto Known as the "Brains of the Philippine Revolution." St. Joseph Parish Church, Masangkay St. Filipino December 10, 1975
Honorio Lopez
(1875–1958)
Structure Monument Playwright and revolutionary born in Santa Cruz, Manila. Plaza Moriones Filipino 2010
Honorio Lopez
(1875–1958)
Playwright and revolutionary born in Santa Cruz, Manila. 2875 Rizal Ave. Filipino September 2, f1991
Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las Islas Filipinas (IEMELF) Evangelical Methodist Church in the Philippine Islands First local evangelical church in the Philippines. Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las Islas Filipinas compound, Peñalosa St. Filipino February 28, 1984

Jose Abad Santos y Basco Statesman and fifth Chief Justice of the Philippines Jose Abad Santos Elementary School Filipino February 19, 1986
La Liga Filipina Established by José Rizal for the reform movement and the progress of the Philippines. Ylaya St. Filipino n.d., July 3, 2015

Liga Filipina House where Rizal established the society Ylaya St. English
Manila Railroad Company Building Train Station Preparation of general plan for railroad on Luzon authorized by a royal decree issued June 26, 1875. PNR Terminal site, Claro M. Recto Ave. Filipino 1934

Mary Johnston Hospital Building Hospital First used as a bible school for women. Mary Johnston Hospital, 1221 Juan Nolasco St. Filipino December 8, 2006
Ang Pampangulong Kotse ng Tren The Presidential Train Car PNR Tutuban Terminal Filipino July 31, 1984
Rosa Sevilla de Alvero Established Instituto de Mujeres, first secular school for girls Manila Cathedral School, Tayuman Filipino March 4, 1979
Rosuario Almario Known writer in Tagalog Kagitingan Filipino August 29, 1986
Vicente L. del Fierro
(1903–1960)
Distinguished journalist Gagalangin Filipino September 6, 1984

Marikina

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Kolehiyo-Seminaryo ng San Jose College-Seminary of San Jose First established by the Jesuits in Intramuros on August 25, 1801. San Jose Seminary, Ateneo de Manila University Filipino 2002
Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Los Desamparados Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish Building House of Worship First church built by Augustinians through the use of light materials. Jose P. Rizal St., Santa Elena Filipino May 13, 1990
Unang Misa sa Baryo ng Jesus de la Peña First Mass in the Village of Jesus de la Peña First mass held in April 16. 1630. Jesus de la Peña Filipino April 16,1970
Unang Pagawaan ng Sapatos sa Marikina First Shoe Workshop in Marikina Building Government Center Pioneers of the Marikina shoe industry. Jose P. Rizal St., Santa Elena Filipino April 16, 1970

Muntinlupa

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Insular Life Building Private Company First insurance company established in the Philippines. Insular Life Drive, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang Filipino November 25, 2010
Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
United Methodist Church (Tangos, Navotas) Building House of Worship Mariano Naval cor. S. Antonio Sts., Tangos May 5, 1985

Parañaque

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Benigno S. Aquino Jr. “Ninoy” (1932-1983) [23] Ninoy Aquino monument, Ninoy Ave. February 12, 2015
Church of Parañaque Building House of Worship Established in 1580 by Spanish Augustinian friars. Quirino Ave., La Huerta English 1939
Kapilya ni San Nicolas de Tolentino San Nicolas de Tolentino Chapel Building House of Worship First built by Augustinians in 1776. Kapitan Tinoy Street, La Huerta Filipino May 7, 1995

Manuel Bernabe y Hernandez Prized poet. M.H. del Pilar St. Filipino November 29, 1983
Padre Pedro Dandan y Masangkay[24] Father Pedro Dandan y Masangkay Revolutionary priest who was part of the Cavite Mutiny. Parañaque Church Filipino

Simbahang Metodistang Episkopal Building House of Worship 0199 Quirino Avenue, Tambo Filipino March 19, 1991

Pasay

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Avenida Mexico Mexico Avenue Important route for the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade. Taft Ave. Extension Filipino 1964
Ang Bahay ni Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez House of Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Building House Old residence of the late Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez. Salud St. December 9, 1983
Claro M. Recto Nationalist, statesman, jurist, and writer 2150 F.B. Harrison Filipino October 2, 1986
Dr. Eduardo A. Quisumbing Known taxonomist. College Road. Filipino November 24, 1986
Manuel Colayco (1906–1945) WWII hero. Derham English
Ospital ng San Juan de Dios Hospital of San Juan de Dios Roxas Blvd. Filipino August 15, 1979
School for the Deaf and Blind F.B. Harrison St. English 1961
Tumira Dito
si
Claro Mayo Recto
(1890–1960) [25]
Here lived Claro Mayo Recto (1890–1960) Leveriza St. Filipino
Unang Paaralang Bayan ng Pasay First Schoolhouse of Pasay Building School Oldest school in Pasay. P. Burgos St., Barangay 60 Filipino 1951

Pasig

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Church of Pasig Building House of Worship First church built in 1575. Facade of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Plaza Rizal, Malinao English 1937
Colegio de Madres Agustinas College of the Agutinian Nuns Building School College found in 1740 by Rev. Felix Trillo O.S.A. Antonio Luna St. English 1937
Colegio del Buen Consejo College of Good Counsel Built upon the structure of the Santa Rita de Pasig convent. Antonio Luna St., Plaza Rizal Malinao Filipino 2009
Eugenio López
(1901–1975)
Founder of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Ave., San Antonio Filipino 1989
Julia Vargas Vda. de Ortigas Great civic leader and philanthropist. Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center Filipino April 27, 1982
Pang-alaalang Bantayog Memorial Monument Structure Monument Dedicated to the heroes of Pasig of World War II. Caruncho Ave., Malinao Filipino August 29, 1954

Pateros

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Simbahan ng Pateros Church of Pateros Building House of Worship Founded by the Augustinians as a visita of Pasig, 1572. Pateros Church, B. Morcilla St., Pateros, Metro Manila Filipino August 15, 2015

Quezon City

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
ABS-CBN Building Broadcasting Center The Philippines' largest media network, and owner of the country's first and largest TV network. Eugenio Lopez Jr. Communications Center, Diliman Filipino 2010
Bulwagang Panlipunan ng DND Social Hall of DND Place where Juan Ponce Enrile and Fidel V. Ramos had a press conference, and after which, the first People Power happened. Department of National Defense, Camp Aguinaldo Filipino February 22, 1991
Carriedo Fountain Part of the waterworks system under Governor General Domingo Moriones. MWSS Compound, Balara Filipino July 22, 1982

Church of the Holy Sacrifice Building House of Worship One of the first prime examples of modern architecture in the Philippines. University of the Philippines Diliman Filipino, English January 12, 2006
Church of San Francisco del Monte San Francisco del Monte English 1936
Ang Dambana ni Melchora (Tandang Sora) Aquino (6 Enero 1812 - 19 Pebrero 1919) Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora) Shrine

(6 January 1812 - 19 February 1919)

National Shrine Monument Where the remains of Melchora Aquino are currently interred. Banlat Rd., Tandang Sora English March 3, 2012

EDSA People Power Site/Events Monument Revolution of 1986 which toppled the Marcos government. Epifanio delos Santos Avenue, Camp Aguinaldo Filipino English
Gil J. Puyat Senator and civic leader. D. Tuazon St. Filipino 1982
Iglesia ni Cristo Iglesia ni Cristo Central Office, Commonwealth Ave. July 24, 2014
Jovita Fuentes
Pebrero 15, 1895 Agosto 7, 1978
Jovita Fuentes
February 15, 1895 August 7, 1978
Distinguished opera singer and first female National Artist for Music. University of the Philippines College of Music, University of the Philippines, Diliman Filipino 1995
Kampo Crame Camp Crame Site Military Camp Established as part of the Philippine Constabulary, now the headquarters of the Philippine National Police. Camp Crame, Bagong Lipunan ng Crame Filipino 2011
Komisyong Konstitusyonal ng 1986 Constitutional Commission of 1986 Assigned with the drafting of a new constitution Batasan Filipino 1987
Komisyon ng Serbisyo Sibil Civil Service Commission CSC Building Filipino September 19, 1983
Labanan sa San Mateo Battle of San Mateo General Licerio Geronimo St., Bagong Silangan Filipino December 19, 1999
Libreria ni Juan Martinez Library of John Martinez Mayon Filipino December 8, 1960
Maria Paz Mendoza-Guazon Distinguished woman in medicine. PAUW Bldg. cor. Matatag and Matalino Sts. Filipino October 20, 1984
Melchora Aquino Where her remains were placed. Himlayang Pilipino Filipino January 9, 1972
Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora) Melchora Aquino (Old Woman Sora) Structure Monument Mother of the Philippine Revolution. Banlat Road, Tandang Sora Filipino 2007

Mira-Nila Heritage House Building House Ancestral home of the Benitez family. 26 Mariposa Street, Bagong Lipunan ng Crame English June 22, 2011
Monumento sa mga Bayani ng 1896 Monument to the Heroes of 1896 Structure Monument In memory of the heroes of the 1896 revolution. Vinzons Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman Filipino November 29, 1968; 2011
National Defense College of the Philippines Institution School Founded to establish a relationship between the military and the citizenry for national sovereignty. DND Compound Filipino 2013
Paliparang Zablan, P.A.A.C. Zablan Airfield, P.A.A.C. The first aircraft for the Airforce of the Philippines was tested here in 1936. Camp Aguinaldo Filipino May 1, 1968
Pambansang Pang-alaalang Dambana ni Quezon Quezon National Memorial Shrine Building NHCP Museum In memory of Manuel Quezon, President of the Philippine Commonwealth. Quezon Memorial Circle, Pinyahan Filipino August 19, 1990; August 19, 2015
The Philippine Assembly First inaugurated at the Manila Grand Opera House Batasang Pambansa English 2007
Philippine Medical Association Association/Institution/Organization Office Built under the mission of uniting Filipino doctors. North Avenue, Santo Cristo Filipino May 6, 1992
Si Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora) Dito sa Banlat, Kalookan Isinilang Noong 1812 Melchora Aquino (Old Woman Sora) Here in Banlat, Caloocan was Born 1812 Mother of the Philippine Revolution. Banlat Filipino 1958
Ang Sigaw ng Pugad Lawin
(1896)
The Cry of Pugad Lawin

(1896)

Site Site Site where Andres Bonifacio announced the Katipunan's revolution against Spain. Bahay Toro Filipino August 23, 1984

Ang Simbahan ng Santo Domingo The Church of Santo Domingo The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary Filipino July 22, 1988
Teodoro Andal Agoncillo Historian and author. 952 Quezon Blvd. Extension
University of the Philippines Prime Philippine state university founded on June 18, 1908. Oblation Statue, Quezon Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman English June 18, 1985
University of the Philippines College of Law Malcolm Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman Filipino 2012
Unang Brodkast ng Telebisyon Sa Pilipinas First Television Broadcast in the Philippines Building Broadcasting Center The first television broadcast in the Philippines, which was made by DZAQ-TV Channel 3 (now DWWX-TV Channel 2) of Alto Broadcasting System or ABS (which is now known today as ABS-CBN). ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman Filipino December 13, 1993

San Juan

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Almacen de Polvora Gunpowder Magazine Structure Magazine Built in 1781 as preparation for any future attacks on Manila. San Juan Elementary School Compound, Rivera Filipino August 29, 1988
Battle of Pinaglabanan Site where the Katipuneros first attacked under the forces of Andrés Bonifacio and Emilio Jacinto. N. Domingo St. Filipino August 29, 1969
Church of San Juan del Monte Building House of Worship Dominican church and convent built in 1602-1604. 183 F. Blumentritt St., Kabayanan English 1937
Club Filipino Established to protect Philippine sovereignty by promoting Filipino culture. Greenhills Filipino 1980
Club Filipino
Bulwagang Kalayaan
25 Pebrero 1986
Club Filipino
Independeng Hall
25 February1986
Site where Corazon Aquino took her oath as the first female president of the Philippines. Greenhills Filipino 1988
Ang Club Filipino at ang
Partido Nacionalista
The Club Filipino and the Nacionalista Party In commemoration of the efforts of the Nacionalista Party members against the Federalista Party members' goal of making the Philippines a US state. Greenhills Filipino
El Deposito Structure Reservoir Old Spanish reservoir which supplied Manila. Pinaglabanan Rd., Corazon de Jesus August 30, 1972

Felipe Agoncillo (1859–1941) at Marcela Mariño Agoncillo (1859–1946) Felipe Agoncillo (1859–1941) and Marcela Mariño Agoncillo (1859–1946) Burial place of Felipe Agoncillo, the first Filipino diplomat and Marcela Mariño Agoncillo, who sewed the First Filipino flag. Santuario de Santo Cristo Church Filipino 1982

Pang-alaalang Dambana ng Pinaglabanan Pinaglabanan Shrine Structure Monument Dedicated to the Battle of Pinaglabanan. Pinaglabanan Road, Corazon de Jesus August 30, 1976

Ang Simbahan ng San Juan del Monte The Church of San Juan del Monte Building House of Worship Planned and built by architect Luis Arellano in 1896. 140 Pinaglabanan Road, Pedro Cruz English March 31, 1974
Tulay ng San Juan San Juan Bridge Site Bridge Served as a boundary between the Filipino and American forces. N. Domingo Street Filipino February 5, 2009

Victoria Lopez-Araneta Civic leader. White Cross Filipino 2007

Taguig

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea Monument Personage Deployed by the Philippines under command of the United Nations to defend the Korean Peninsula during the Korean War PEFTOK Memorial Hall, Taguig June 28, 2015
Pook na Sinilangan ni Felix Y. Manalo Felix Y. Manalo Birthplace Site Site Birthplace of Felix Manalo, the founder of the Iglesia ni Cristo. Calzada Filipino 2007
Simbahan ng Tagig Taguig Church Building House of Worship Built by Augustinians in 1587. Taguig Church, General Antonio Luna St., Santa Ana Filipino July 25, 1987

Valenzuela

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Dr. Pio Valenzuela

1869 - 1956
Dakilang Katipunero at Lingkod ng Bayan

Dr. Pio Valenzuela

1869 - 1956
Great Katipunero and Servant of the Nation

Great revolutionary. Filipino July 11, 1966

Labanan sa Malinta
26 Marso 1899
Battle of Malinta
March 26, 1899
Site Site Where the Battle of Malinta between Filipino and American soldiers took place. New Valenzuela City Government Complex, Karuhatan Filipino April 22, 2013 [26]
Punong Himpilan ng Operasyong Militar sa Maynila Headquarters of Military Operations in Manila Site Site Where Gen. Antonio Luna stationed against the American forces in Manila. Old Polo train Station, Brgy. Dalandanan, Filipino April 15, 2015

See also

References

Footnotes

  1. (PDF) http://www.ayala.com.ph/uploads/ir_briefcase/Ayala%20Now/AN_all.pdf. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. http://www.mymalabon.net/2010/10/gregorio-sanciangco-prominent-son-of.html Gregorio Sanciangco, prominent son of Malabon
  3. http://renz15.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/jose-b-laurel-100th-birth-anniversary-stamp-issue/ Jose B. Laurel 100th birth anniversary stamp issue
  4. http://nhcp.gov.ph/nhcp-unveils-the-national-center-for-mental-health-historical-marker/ NHCP UNVEILS THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH HISTORICAL MARKER
  5. http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=25095 Associacion Feminista Filipina Philippine Feminist Association
  6. http://urbanroamer.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/rizal-park-part-7-quirino-grandstand/ Rizal Park, Part 7: celebrations and grandstandings at the Quirino Grandstand
  7. http://nhcp.gov.ph/unveiling-of-the-chamber-of-commerce-in-the-philippine-islands-historical-marker/ UNVEILING OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS HISTORICAL MARKER
  8. http://nostalgiafilipinas.blogspot.com/2012/04/8-great-churches-of-intramuros-san_25.html 8 Great Churches of Intramuros: San Francisco Church
  9. http://nhcp.gov.ph/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=847
  10. https://www.facebook.com/PhilippinesMyPhilippines/photos/a.267779533361581.1073741905.249602095179325/415128268626706/?type=1
  11. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45391372@N07/4170622569
  12. http://www.interaksyon.com/lifestyle/historical-marker-gives-aristocrat-restaurant-its-rightful-place-in-social-history Historical marker gives Aristocrat Restaurant its rightful place in social history
  13. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151015875215395&set=a.10151015874460395.482216.735645394&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-frc3%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F547519_10151015875215395_367244371_n.jpg%3Foh%3Da02625cdeb7fcf55c48c06338a1c3ad4%26oe%3D55797C2D%26__gda__%3D1437759314_f6332a3ccb98264f58f980a59a605e27&size=640%2C960
  14. http://pinoychurches.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/olpenafranciapaco/p1120263 Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church/ Simbahan ng Birhen ng Peñafrancia (Paco, Manila)/
  15. revised "Colegio Medico-Farmeceutico de Filipinas"
  16. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205384207262796&set=oa.479415798887467&type=1&theater
  17. Roll Out the Barrel. . .the Tanks are Coming: The Liberation of the Santo Tomas Internment Camp, p. 29, at Google Books
  18. http://tumblr.malacanang.gov.ph/post/24951397967/an-old-photograph-of-the-historical-marker-the
  19. http://depedmanila.blogspot.com/2012/10/pedro-guevara-elementary-school-opens.html Pedro Guevara Elementary School Opens Alcaiceria de San Fernando Exhibit
  20. http://senorenrique.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html
  21. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/set=a.1420001758264085.1073741838.1401552000109061&type=1 111th Death Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini (05/13/2014)
  22. http://www.ivanlakwatsero.com/2011/01/walk-tour-in-manila-part-1.html A Walk Tour in Manila | Churches Part 1
  23. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c6mrxI4zoYeHZzSDJJUlVPeUE/view National Historical Commission of the Philippines Annual Report 2015
  24. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=852867344730053&set=oa.710267932365072&type=3&theater
  25. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203648243915023&set=pcb.645651018847225&type=1
  26. http://nhcp.gov.ph/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=843

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