Historical Places in the Philippines
Originally the house where the first and youngest President of the Philippines lived and also become the site where the Philippine Independence from Spanish rule was declared.
Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine
When was the proclamation of Philippine Independence?
June 12, 1898
The Founder of KKK
Andres Bonifacio
She is called the "Woman of Revolution", "Mother of Balintawak", "Mother of the Philippine Revolution"
Melchora Aquino or Tandang Sora
This marks the site of a General’s return to the Philippines to fulfill his promise to the Filipinos in helping free the country from Japanese forces.
The Leyte Landing Memorial Park or The MacArthur Landing Memorial Park
When did Ferdinand Magellan arrive here in the Philippines?
March 1521
Who designed the Philippine flag?
Emilio Aguinaldo
She is a military leader best known for her role as the female leader of the Ilocano independence movement from Spain.
Gabriela Silang
This shrine was built to honor and commemorate all the Filipino and American soldiers who fought and died against Japanese forces during World War II.
Mt. Samat
When was Martial Law declared?
September 21, 1972
A revolutionary leader, educator, lawyer, and statesman who served first as a legal and constitutional adviser to the Revolutionary Government, and then as the first Prime Minister of the Philippines upon the establishment of the First Philippine Republic.
Apolinario Mabini
She is the intelligence officer during World War II. She is the first and only Asian to receive a Silver Star Medal for her wartime contributions.
Magdalena Leones
It was formerly a citadel which served as headquarters for armies and foreign powers when the Spaniards were in control of the country.
Fort Santiago
When did EDSA Revolution happened?
February 22–25, 1986
He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.
Juan Luna
The first Filipina known to have taken part in the sacred blood pact or Sandugo and also called, “Ina ng Biak-na-Bato”
Trinidad Tecson
The place where Dr. Jose Rizal was executed.
Bagumbayan or Rizal Park
When did the 'Cry of Pugad Lawin' took place?
August 23, 1886
They incurred the hatred of Spanish authorities for fighting for equal rights among priests
GOMBURZA (Mariano Gomez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora)
Who sewn the Philippine flag?
Dona Marcela Marino de Agoncillo with the help of her daughter Lorenza and Mrs. Delfina Herbosa de Natividad(niece of Dr. Jose P. Rizal)