Aklan Freedom Shrine

Aklan Freedom Shrine

The monument in 2008
Location	Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines
Type	Mausoleum
Dedicated to	Nineteen Martyrs of Aklan

Aklan Freedom Shrine is a monument and mausoleum in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. It is recognized as a National Historical Shrine since 2019.

Monument

The Aklan Freedom Shrine features a monument with a 19-step stairs with each step dedicated to the individuals who comprise the Nineteen Martyrs of Aklan. On top of the structure is a sculpture of the group's leader Francisco Del Castillo, the leader of the Katipunan revolutionaries in Capiz (modern day Aklan). ^{[1] [2]}

The remains of the martyrs were buried elsewhere before they were exhumed and re-interred on the site of what is now the Aklan Freedom Shrine. ^{[2] [3]}

Heritage status

In 2019, the Sangguniang Bayan of Kalibo issued a resolution asking the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to recognize the site as a National Historical Shrine. ^[4] The NHCP recognized the site as such on April 25, 2019. ^{[3] [5]}

References

1. "Places". Vibrant Kalibo: The Official Website of the Municipality of Kalibo. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
2. Torres, Sophia (November 20, 2014). "Exploring the lush natural attractions of Kalibo, Aklan". GMA News. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
3. Aguirre, Jun (April 26, 2019). "NHI declares Aklan Freedom Shrine of national importance". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
4. "Kalibo asks NHCP to convert Aklan Freedom Shrine to national shrine". Panay News. March 2, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
5. "Labingsiyam na Martir ng Aklan". National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures (in Filipino). National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Retrieved January 31, 2026.