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Church of San Jose historical marker

The foundation of this town, known formerly as Malaquing Tubig, dates from 1765. The church was built by the famous botanist, The Rev. Manuel Blanco, O.S.A., in 1812. The stone bridge over...

The foundation of this town, known formerly as Malaquing Tubig, dates from 1765. The church was built by the famous botanist, The Rev. Manuel Blanco, O.S.A., in 1812. The stone bridge...

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Church of Bula historical marker

The town dates from 1578. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1676. The second church, built in 1688, was destroyed by a typhoon in 1700. The present Church was completed in 1706 and...

The town dates from 1578. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1676. The second church, built in 1688, was destroyed by a typhoon in 1700. The present Church was completed in 1706...

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Amado V. Hernandez 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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Manuel Severino HofileƱa Ancestral House historical marker

This is a Heritage House pursuant to Board Resolution no. 3 dated April 6, 1993 of the National Historical Institute of the Republic of the Philippines. Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of...

This is a Heritage House pursuant to Board Resolution no. 3 dated April 6, 1993 of the National Historical Institute of the Republic of the Philippines. Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of...

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West Visayas State University historical marker

Itinatag bilang Iloilo Normal School, 16 Hunyo 1902. Natapos ang gusali ng paaralan, 1924. Naging West Visayas State College, 4 Mayo 1965. Naging West Visayas State University, 27 Enero 1986....

Itinatag bilang Iloilo Normal School, 16 Hunyo 1902. Natapos ang gusali ng paaralan, 1924. Naging West Visayas State College, 4 Mayo 1965. Naging West Visayas State University, 27 Enero...

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Site of the Diocese of Nueva Segovia 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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Tejeros Convention 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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Luna House 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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Father Jacinto Zamora historical marker

Sa pook na ito ng Pandakan, Maynila, isinilang noong ika-14 ng Agosto, 1835 si Pari Jacinto Zamora. Magiting na anak nina Venancio Zamora at Hilaria del Rosario. Binitay na kasama ng mga paring...

Sa pook na ito ng Pandakan, Maynila, isinilang noong ika-14 ng Agosto, 1835 si Pari Jacinto Zamora. Magiting na anak nina Venancio Zamora at Hilaria del Rosario. Binitay na kasama ng mga paring...

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Home of Puruganan Family 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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Balilihan Belfry historical marker

Constructed of materials taken near Baclayon, 1844, by Recollect Fr. Antonio Cortes. Withstood the 1863 storm which destroyed the church, utilized as guard post by the Spanish, Filipino, American...

Constructed of materials taken near Baclayon, 1844, by Recollect Fr. Antonio Cortes. Withstood the 1863 storm which destroyed the church, utilized as guard post by the Spanish, Filipino, American...

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Roman Catholic Cathedral of Manila 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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Punta Cruz Watchtower 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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Birthplace of General Gregorio H. del Pilar historical marker

Site in the town of Bulacan where General Gregorio H. del Pilar was born November 14, 1875. Fifth child of Ferrnando H. del Pilar and Felipa Sempio. Intrepid, valiant and youngest Filipino...

Site in the town of Bulacan where General Gregorio H. del Pilar was born November 14, 1875. Fifth child of Ferrnando H. del Pilar and Felipa Sempio. Intrepid, valiant and youngest Filipino...

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Pililla Church historical marker

Dumating ang mga unang paring misyonero noong 1572 sa pook na ito. Unang simbahang kawayan at kogon ay ipinagawa ng mga paring Pransiskano noong 1585 sa ilalim ng patrona Santa Maria Magdalena....

Dumating ang mga unang paring misyonero noong 1572 sa pook na ito. Unang simbahang kawayan at kogon ay ipinagawa ng mga paring Pransiskano noong 1585 sa ilalim ng patrona Santa Maria Magdalena....

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Plaza Cuartel historical marker

On this site, once a military base during the Second World War, some 150 American prisoners of war were burned to death by Japanese soldiers, 14 December 1944. A few survivors swam to Iwahig. The...

On this site, once a military base during the Second World War, some 150 American prisoners of war were burned to death by Japanese soldiers, 14 December 1944. A few survivors swam to Iwahig....

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Manuel H. Bernabe 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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Casa del Chino Ygua 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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The Church of Tayabas 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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Gomburza execution site historical marker

Supuestos complicados en motin militar de Cavite, 20 Enero 1872, Padre Jose A. Burgos, Padre Mariano Gomez, Padre Jacinto Zamora Martires de la libertad de Filipinas, ejecutados en garrote vil en...

Supuestos complicados en motin militar de Cavite, 20 Enero 1872, Padre Jose A. Burgos, Padre Mariano Gomez, Padre Jacinto Zamora Martires de la libertad de Filipinas, ejecutados en garrote vil en...

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