National Historical Commission of the Philippines
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is a government agency of the Philippines. Its mission is "the promotion of Philippine history and cultural heritage through research, dissemination, conservation, sites management and heraldry works." As such, it "aims to inculcate awareness and appreciation of the noble deeds and ideals of our heroes and other illustrious Filipinos, to instill pride in the Filipino people and to rekindle the Filipino spirit through the lessons of history."
NHCP building in Manila.
Emmanuel Franco Calairo and Carminda R. Arevalo (Baliwag)
Image: Rizal's execution site historical marker at Rizal Park, Manila
Image: Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery historical marker
San Agustin Church (Manila)
The Church of Saint Augustine, also known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation and Cincture or the Immaculate Conception Parish, is a Catholic church under the auspices of the Order of Saint Augustine located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines. Completed in 1607, it is the oldest stone church in the country.
The church in May 2023
San Agustin Church after the 1880 earthquake
Interior from the right semitransept
Church interior in 2023