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Ladislao Bonus 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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Church of Pagsanjan historical marker

Founded, 1687. Father Agustin de la Magdalena, first curate. Original chapel of bamboo and nipa reconstructed, 1690, under the direction of Miguel Guan-co and Alguacil Mayor Alonso Garcia....

Founded, 1687. Father Agustin de la Magdalena, first curate. Original chapel of bamboo and nipa reconstructed, 1690, under the direction of Miguel Guan-co and Alguacil Mayor Alonso...

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The House of Rizal’s Relatives historical marker

Si Teodora Alonzo, ina ni Rizal, ay namatay noong ika-16 ng Agosto ng 1911 sa isang bahay na nakatayo sa pook na ito (ngayo'y Blg. 476-478) at ari ni Gng. Luisa Lichauco. Content courtesy of...

Si Teodora Alonzo, ina ni Rizal, ay namatay noong ika-16 ng Agosto ng 1911 sa isang bahay na nakatayo sa pook na ito (ngayo'y Blg. 476-478) at ari ni Gng. Luisa Lichauco. Content courtesy...

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Concepcion Church historical marker

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Tiong Se Academy 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 Lucban historical marker

The first church, built in 1595, was ruined in 1629. The second church was constructed between 1630 and 1640, but was seriously damaged by fire in 1733. The present church was completed in 1738...

The first church, built in 1595, was ruined in 1629. The second church was constructed between 1630 and 1640, but was seriously damaged by fire in 1733. The present church was completed in...

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Cuartel de Santa Lucia 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.

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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Municipality of San Juan 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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Landing at Nasugbu historical marker

Sa pook na ito dumaong ang mga sundalo ng Unang Batalyon at 188th Glider Infantry ng 11th Airborne Division sa pangunguna ni Lt. General Robert Eichelberger, 31 Enero 1945. Nagsilbing kabalikat ng...

Sa pook na ito dumaong ang mga sundalo ng Unang Batalyon at 188th Glider Infantry ng 11th Airborne Division sa pangunguna ni Lt. General Robert Eichelberger, 31 Enero 1945. Nagsilbing kabalikat ng...

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Sofia Reyes de Veyra historical marker

Ipinanganak sa Arevalo, Iloilo ika-30 ng Setyembre ng taong 1876. Namuno sa mahahalagang kilusang sibiko at sa mga adhikaing pangkababaihan ng bansa. Tampok sa larangan ng paghubog sa puso at...

Ipinanganak sa Arevalo, Iloilo ika-30 ng Setyembre ng taong 1876. Namuno sa mahahalagang kilusang sibiko at sa mga adhikaing pangkababaihan ng bansa. Tampok sa larangan ng paghubog sa puso...

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Bulacan Military Area 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 Las Piñas 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-Zero.

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Martyr of Camarines Norte historical marker

Alaala sa mga Katipuneros at mga dakilang anak ng Daet at mga karatig bayan na nag-alay ng buhay para sa Inang Bayan noong 1898: Ildefonso Moreno, Tomas Zaldua, Telesforo Zaldua, Marianito Zaldua,...

Alaala sa mga Katipuneros at mga dakilang anak ng Daet at mga karatig bayan na nag-alay ng buhay para sa Inang Bayan noong 1898: Ildefonso Moreno, Tomas Zaldua, Telesforo Zaldua, Marianito...

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Church of Apalit 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.

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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EDSA People Power 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 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

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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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

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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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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