A local republic recognised a national government
The Republica de Negros historical marker connects a local proclamation to the First Philippine Republic.
Daily trivia
Why do we observe All Souls’ Day?
All Souls’ Day focuses on praying for the departed, while All Saints’ Day honours the saints.
A revolutionary congress met in Malolos
Emilio Aguinaldo convened the Revolutionary Congress in Malolos on September 15, 1898.
A Philippine president also worked as a teacher
Carlos P. Garcia’s historical marker includes public-school teaching among his early roles.
Who read the declaration at Kawit?
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista read the declaration of independence during the ceremony on June 12, 1898.
The national anthem’s earlier title
The music played during the 1898 independence proclamation was identified as the Marcha Nacional Filipina.
Alapan is part of the Philippine flag’s history
The NHCP marker traces the flag’s early use to the Battle of Alapan on May 28, 1898.