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First Mass in the Barrio of Jesus de la Peña historical marker

Sa dating kinatatayuan ng isang bodega na kinatitirikan ngayon ng simbahang ito ay ginanap ang unang misa noong Abril 16, 1630, sa kapahintulutan ni Padre Pedro de Arce, Obispo ng Maynila. Ang...

Sa dating kinatatayuan ng isang bodega na kinatitirikan ngayon ng simbahang ito ay ginanap ang unang misa noong Abril 16, 1630, sa kapahintulutan ni Padre Pedro de Arce, Obispo ng Maynila. Ang...

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Plaza Olivia Salamanca historical marker

In memory of Olivia Salamanca, M.D., pioneer woman physician of the Philippines. Born in San Roque, Cavite on 1 July 1889; appointed government scholar in 1905; studied in Drexel Institute,...

In memory of Olivia Salamanca, M.D., pioneer woman physician of the Philippines. Born in San Roque, Cavite on 1 July 1889; appointed government scholar in 1905; studied in Drexel...

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Methodist Episcopal Church 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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Church and Convent of Saint John the Baptist of Bagumbayan 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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Church of Candon historical marker

Itinatag ng mga misyonerong Agustino, 1591. Itinayo, 1695. Nasira ng lindol, 1707 at isinaayos, 1709–1713. Muling isinaayos, 1865. Kinubkob ng mga Rebolusyonaryo sa pamumuno ni Isabelo Abaya ang...

Itinatag ng mga misyonerong Agustino, 1591. Itinayo, 1695. Nasira ng lindol, 1707 at isinaayos, 1709–1713. Muling isinaayos, 1865. Kinubkob ng mga Rebolusyonaryo sa pamumuno ni Isabelo Abaya ang...

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San Juan Bridge 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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Honoria Acosta Sison 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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December 8, 1964 historical marker

Matamis na alaala ng mga anak-pawis sa Ama ng Kilusan sa Paggawa, Isabelo de los Reyes. Nagtatag ng unang kapisanan sa paggawa noong Pebrero 2, 1902, sa Sine Variadades sa Daang Sulukan, Sampalok,...

Matamis na alaala ng mga anak-pawis sa Ama ng Kilusan sa Paggawa, Isabelo de los Reyes. Nagtatag ng unang kapisanan sa paggawa noong Pebrero 2, 1902, sa Sine Variadades sa Daang Sulukan, Sampalok,...

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Philippine Post Office 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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T.S.C. Lowe's Observation Flight

The first telegram sent from an observation balloon took place on the National Mall in D.C., on the grounds of what is now the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. A plaque commemorates...

The first telegram sent from an observation balloon took place on the National Mall in D.C., on the grounds of what is now the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. A plaque commemorates...

  • lincoln
  • balloon
  • observation
  • aerial recon...
  • 1861