Historical markers of the Philippines

Established on October 23, 1933[7] via Executive Order 451 during the governorship of Frank Murphy during the American colonial era, one of its tasks was to mark cultural and historical antiquities in Manila, which was later expanded to cover the rest of the Philippines.

Two of the first markers outside of the Philippines were installed in Ghent, Belgium, commemorating the residence of José Rizal when the El Filibusterismo was published, and in Dezhou, China, commemorating Paduka Batara, a King of Sulu who paid tribute to the Yongle Emperor and died there.

Pati ba naman eskinitang inihian ni Rizal ibig lagyan ng marker!"

[8] In 2002, during the unveiling ceremony of the marker National Federation of Women's Clubs in the Philippines in Manila Hotel, former president Fidel Ramos joked that the curtain raising reminded him of striptease, and everybody laughed.

[13] During the unveiling of the marker, Ambassador Manuel Lopez called the building as the crown jewel of Philippine foreign service.

A marker was installed in Macabebe, commemorating the leader of the Battle of Bangkusay Channel, the "first native to give up his life for independence.

The markers were installed on site with the help of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The reliefs are made by sculptors Jonas Roces and Francis Apiles and are based on sketches by muralist Derrick Macutay.

The NHCP described the designs as a deviation from typical "orientalist" depictions by foreigners of pre-colonial Filipinos as savages.

The commission said, "The markers will highlight the struggle of Asia's first democratic constitutional republic against colonialism as it fought to survive by moving across the country where it met and was aided by Filipinos of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The markers series track events that gave birth to the Philippine nation, starting from Kawit, Cavite (proclamation of Independence) to Palanan, Isabela (site of Emilio Aguinaldo's capture by the Americans).

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 .
Unveiling ceremony of Kabisera ng Republika ng Pilipinas Tarlac, Tarlac ( Capital of the Republic of the Philippines Tarlac , Tarlac ) historical marker on July 14, 2014, at the Tarlac State University (site of old Casa Real).
Where "Ang Kalayaan" was Printed marker of the revolutionary publication of the Katipunan in San Nicolas, Manila was damaged because of the war. The original site was destroyed. Note the damaged part of the marker.
Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila , installed in 1934, was one of the first markers.
Suluan quincentennial monument and historical marker, Suluan , Guiuan , Eastern Samar , unveiled on March 16, 2021.
Marker and pedestal of Malolos .
A certificate of transfer and acceptance for a marker.
Current seal design on top of markers
Baguio City Hall façade, with the historical marker on one of its columns.
Some markers are not installed as they may have been lost, stolen, worn-out, or replaced by an updated marker. In some cases, like these markers currently at the storage of the NHCP, they have been decommissioned because of various reasons and may be displayed, restored, and/or reinstalled in the future.