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Church of Apalit historical marker

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EDSA People Power 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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Church of Paete historical marker

Paete was founded in 1580 by the Rev. Juan de Plasencia. Its stone Church and its Convent, built in 1646, were ruined before 1717. The Rev. Francisco de la Fuente, O.F.M., constructed a stronger...

Paete was founded in 1580 by the Rev. Juan de Plasencia. Its stone Church and its Convent, built in 1646, were ruined before 1717. The Rev. Francisco de la Fuente, O.F.M., constructed a stronger...

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Church of Nagcarlang 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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Iloilo City Business District as Heritage Zone historical marker

Sentro ng komersyo sa Iloilo na nagbigay daan sa pagbubukas ng daungang nagpaunlad ng pandaigdigang kalakalan at industriya ng asukal noong ika-19 dantaon. Napanatili ang arkitektura ng mga...

Sentro ng komersyo sa Iloilo na nagbigay daan sa pagbubukas ng daungang nagpaunlad ng pandaigdigang kalakalan at industriya ng asukal noong ika-19 dantaon. Napanatili ang arkitektura ng...

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Church of Cainta 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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Pagsanjan historical marker

Formerly a barrio of Lumbang. Organized into a municipality, 1668. Francisco Umali, first Gobernadorcillo. Became capital of Laguna, 1688–1858. Town gate constructed, 1878–1880; inaugurated, 1984,...

Formerly a barrio of Lumbang. Organized into a municipality, 1668. Francisco Umali, first Gobernadorcillo. Became capital of Laguna, 1688–1858. Town gate constructed, 1878–1880; inaugurated, 1984,...

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Church of San Juan del Monte 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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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

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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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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

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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General Nicolas Gonzales y Lantin 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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Paco Cemetery 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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