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Church of San Juan del Monte historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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San Sebastian Church historical marker

Designed by Genaro Palacios. The structural metal of which this church is uniquely built was manufactured in Belgium and erected here by Belgian engineers. The church was solemnly blessed August...

Designed by Genaro Palacios. The structural metal of which this church is uniquely built was manufactured in Belgium and erected here by Belgian engineers. The church was solemnly blessed August...

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Andres Bonifacio historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is PD-PhilippinesGov.

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Vicente Manansala historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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Ferdinand Magellan’s Death historical marker

On this spot Ferdinand Magellan died on April 27, 1521, wounded in an encounter with the soldiers of Lapulapu, Chief of Mactan Island. One of Magellan’s ships, the Victoria, under the command of...

On this spot Ferdinand Magellan died on April 27, 1521, wounded in an encounter with the soldiers of Lapulapu, Chief of Mactan Island. One of Magellan’s ships, the Victoria, under the command of...

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Goco Ancestral House historical marker

This heritage house of the Goco family is registered with the National Historical institute, pursuant to NHI Board Resolution No. 03, S. 2000. Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine...

This heritage house of the Goco family is registered with the National Historical institute, pursuant to NHI Board Resolution No. 03, S. 2000. Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of...

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Church of the Holy Trinity of Loay historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is PD-PhilippinesGov.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is PD-PhilippinesGov.

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Zamboanga Beach historical marker

Here on the 10th of March, 1945 the 41st Division, U.S. Army under the command of Maj. Gen. Jens A. Doe landed in order to liberate the City of Zamboanga from the Japanese Forces. Liberation...

Here on the 10th of March, 1945 the 41st Division, U.S. Army under the command of Maj. Gen. Jens A. Doe landed in order to liberate the City of Zamboanga from the Japanese Forces....

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The Town of Obando historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-Zero.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-Zero.

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José Rizal 1861–1896 historical marker

Si José Rizal ay bininyagan ni P. Rufino Collantes sa pabinyagang ito ng Simbahan ng Calamba, noong ika-22 ng Hunyo ng 1861, at naging inaama sa binyag si P. Pedro Casanas. Content courtesy of...

Si José Rizal ay bininyagan ni P. Rufino Collantes sa pabinyagang ito ng Simbahan ng Calamba, noong ika-22 ng Hunyo ng 1861, at naging inaama sa binyag si P. Pedro Casanas. Content courtesy...

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International Rice Research Institute historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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General Nicolas Gonzales y Lantin historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Paco Cemetery historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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General Isidoro D. Torres historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is PD.

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Birthplace of Valentin Diaz historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Battle of Alapan historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Church of Lubao historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Tomas Guillermo T. del Rosario historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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Balangiga Massacre historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Don Mariano Marcos y Rubio historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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