HISTORIC SITES AND LANDMARKS

RECOGNIZED BY THE
NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE
PHILIPPINES
 Hundreds of sites all over the
Philippines became part of our history
and culture. Many of these sites as
well as landmarks are recognized by
the National Historical Commission of
the Philipppines (NHCP)
As stated in Republic Act No. 10086,
“
the NHCP is responsible for the
conservation and preservation of the
country’s historical legacies. Its
major thrusts encompass an
ambitious cultural program on
historical studies, curatorial works,
architectural conservation,
Philippine heraldry, historical
information dissemination activities,
restoration and preservation of
relics and memorabilia of heroes
and other renowned Filipinos.
 Historical information
dissemination activities also
include the recognition of
historical sites and landmarks,
turning them into museums
and parks, and making them
open to visitors such as
students to promote historical
awareness among the youth.
Luzon
&
NCR
 Town Center of Pila
Portion of the Town of Taal Town Center of Malolos
NATIONAL HISTORICAL
LANDMARK
National
Historical
Sites
National Monument
National
Shrine
UNESCO
World
National Museum Complex

Of Fine Arts Of Natural History

Of Anthropology National Planetarium

 Private-run Museums

UST Museum of Arts and Ayala Museum Lopez Museum and Library
Science

Kaisa Angelo King Heritage Museo Iloilo Cultural Center of the

Center Philippines
 National Heritage Act
(Republic Act No. 10066)

• Historic buildings that survived second world war has been

preserved

• Monuments that date back to colonial era

• Archeological sites found in provinces

Relevance