List of historical markers of the Philippines in Cagayan Valley

Marker for the Tuguegarao Cathedral in Tuguegarao, Cagayan

This list of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Cagayan Valley (Region II) is an annotated list of people, places, or events in the region that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques issued by the said commission. The plaques themselves are permanent signs installed in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations.

While many Cultural Properties have historical markers installed, not all places marked with historical markers are designated into one of the particular categories of Cultural Properties.

This article lists thirty-six (36) markers from the Region of Cagayan Valley.

Batanes

This article lists twelve (12) markers from the Province of Batanes.

Marker title	English Translation	Category	Type	Description	Location	Language	Date Issued	Image
Andres Bonifacio [1]				Founder of the Katipunan and leader of the Philippine Revolution.	Ivana	Filipino	2014
Batanes Bisumi Fighters [2]					Sabtang		2014
Batanes High School [3]				Founded in 1917 for the secondary education of the people of Batanes.	Batanes National Science High School, Basco	Filipino	2014
Casa Real [4]				First built by the Spanish out of wood in the 18th century, served as the seat of the leaders of Batanes until today.	Basco		2014
Jose Rizal [5]				National hero of the Philippines	Basco	Filipino	2014
Kenan, Aman Dangat "Buenaventura"		Structure	Monument	Ivatan martyr who revolted against Spanish rule. He was executed during the last days of September 1791.	Basco	English	June 26, 1999
Kenan Aman Dangat				Ivatan martyr who revolted against Spanish rule. He was executed during the last days of September 1791.	Basco	Filipino	2014
Simbahan ng Basco	Basco Church	Building	House of Worship	First built in 1783. Made into a stone structure, 1795.	Basco	Filipino	March 27, 2008
Simbahan ng Itbayat	Itbayat Church	Building	House of Worship	First church built between 1853 and 1858.	Itbayat	Filipino	March 27, 2008
Simbahan ng Ivana	Ivana Church	Building	House of Worship	First chapel built between 1787.	Ivana	Filipino	2008
Simbahan ng Sabtang	Sabtang Church	Building	House of Worship	First chapel built by the Dominicans in 1785. Renovated between 1983–1984.	Sabtang	Filipino	2008
Simbahan ng Mahatao	Mahatao Church	Building	House of Worship	Established in 1787 under the patronage of San Carlos Borromeo. Katipunan flag was raised on September 19, 1898.	Mahatao	Filipino

Cagayan

This article lists seventeen (17) markers from the Province of Cagayan.

Marker title	English Translation	Category	Type	Description	Location	Language	Date Issued	Image
Bayan ng Sto. Niño	Town of Sto. Niño			First established in 1891 by Manuel Faire. Formally established under the patronage of Santo. Niño on November 27, 1897.	Sto. Niño	Filipino	May 15, 1991
Church of Camalaniugan [6]				The ecclesiastical administration of this town was given to the Dominicans on June 15, 1696	Camalaniugan Church, Camalaniugan	English	1939
Church of Malaueg				Cornerstone of the early church was laid on April 26, 1608. Church and convent rebuilt four times.	Church of Malaueg, Rizal	English	1939
Cathedral of Tuguegarao				Present church and bell tower were constructed from 1761 to 1766. Diocese of Tuguegarao was created on April 10, 1910 by Pope Pius X.	Tuguegarao City	English	1939
Church of Pamplona				Constructed in 1614. Municipalities of Abulacan and Massi merged in 1842 to become Pamplona.	Pamplona	English
Diocese of Nueva Segovia				Founded on August 14, 1599. First seat in Lal-loc. Used as a garrison by American forces.	Lal-lo	English	1939
Fort Lalloc				Built for the protection of the City of Nueva Segovia/Lal-lo. Had powder and ammunition magazines.	Lal-lo	English	1938
Jose Rizal (1861-1896)		Personages	Biographical	Philippine national hero.	Rizal Monument, Rizal Park, Tuguegarao City	Filipino	June 19, 2023
Kapilya ng San Jacinto	Chapel of San Jacinto	Building	House of Worship	Built by Dominicans in 1604. Became a station for both Filipino and American forces during the Filipino-American War.	San Jacinto, Tuguegarao City	Filipino	1982
Ang Katedral ng Tuguegarao	Tuguegarao Cathedral	Building	House of Worship	Commemoration of the arrival of the Dominicans in the region in 1800.	Tuguegarao City	Filipino, English	July 15, 1982
Lalloc-Nueva Segovia				Named as Nueva Segovia by Juan Pablo Carrion in 1581. Visited by Juan Salcedo in 1572 and Luis Pérez Dasmariñas in 1592.	Lal-lo	English	1939
Lalloc-Tocolana		Building	House of Worship	Site of former church of Tocolana, when Lalloc had three parishes	Lal-lo	English	1939
Parola ng Cape Engaño	Cape Engaño Lighthouse	Structure	Lighthouse	Design by engineer Magin Pers y Pers. Construction commenced on September 21, 1888.	Palaui Island, Santa Ana	Filipino	2009
St. Paul University Tuguegarao City		Site/Campus	Educational Institution	Founded by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC) in 1907.	Tuguegarao City	Filipino	February 11, 2014
Simbahan ng Camalaniugan [7]	Camalaniugan Church	Building	House of Worship	Acceptance of the ecclesiastical administration of Camalaniugan on June 15, 1596.	Camalaniugan Church facade, Camalaniugan	English	2008
Simbahan ng Iguig	Iguig Church	Building	House of Worship	Town founded on December 28, 1607. Church and convent built from 1765 to 1787.	Iguig	English	1939
Ang Simbahan ng Pata	The Church of Pata			Built by the Dominicans on June 15, 1595. Established by Father Miguel de San Jacinto and Gaspar Zarpate.	Namoac, Sanchez-Mira	Filipino	March 18, 1981

Isabela

This article lists five (5) markers from the Province of Isabela.

Marker title	English Translation	Category	Type	Description	Location	Language	Date Issued	Image
Capture of General Aguinaldo				Site of the house where the capture of Aguinaldo took effect.	Palanan	English	1962
Fernando M. Maramag				Skilled editorialist during his time. One of the first Filipinos who became expert on the English language.	Ilagan City	Filipino	January 21, 1983
Fort Cabagan				Former site of Fort Cabagan. Fort was transferred to Cavicunga after and earthquake.	Cabagan Municipal Hall, Cabagan	English	1938
Pagdakip kay Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo	Capture of General Emilio Aguinaldo	Filipino	2001	Site of the house where Aguinaldo was captured by the Americans under the command of Brigadier General Frederick Funston on March 23, 1901.	Palanan
Simbahan ng Tumauini	Church of Tumauini	Building	House of Worship	First built of light materials in 1707. Exhibits the only cylindrical belltower in the Philippines.	Tumauini	Filipino, English	February 24, 1989

Nueva Vizcaya

This article lists two (2) markers from the Province of Nueva Vizcaya.

Marker title	English Translation	Category	Type	Description	Location	Language	Date Issued	Image
Jose Rizal [8]				National hero	Brgy. Casat, Bayombong		June 18, 2011
Labanan sa Pasong Balete	Battle of Balete Pass			Battle fought between Americans and the Japanese to control Cagayan Valley.	Dalton Pass, Santa Fe	Filipino	May 13, 2005

Quirino

This article lists no markers from the Province of Quirino.

See also

• List of Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Cagayan Valley

References

Footnotes

1. ""Andres Bonifacio" monument and marker unveiled | NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES". Archived from the original on 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2014-09-04. “Andres Bonifacio” monument and marker unveiled
2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c6mrxI4zoYRllZZjUxVWxzb2s/view NHCP Annual Report 2014
3. ""Batanes High School" historical marker unveiled. | NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES". Archived from the original on 2014-06-12. Retrieved 2014-09-04. “Batanes High School” Historical Marker unveiled
4. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c6mrxI4zoYRllZZjUxVWxzb2s/view NHCP Annual Report 2014
5. ""Jose Rizal" Monument and Marker unveiled | NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES". Archived from the original on 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2014-09-04. “Jose Rizal” Monument and Marker unveiled
6. "Retrato Photo Archive of the Filipinas Heritage Library". www.retrato.com.ph. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
7. http://harrybalais.com/2013/04/the-church-of-san-jacinto-de-polonia-and-the-bell-of-antiquity-in-camalaniugan-cagayan/ The Church of San Jacinto de Polonia and the Bell of Antiquity in Camalaniugan, Cagayan
8. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c6mrxI4zoYRHJGV0Jvd1lKdEk/view 2011 NHCP Annual Report

Bibliography

• National Historical Institute (1993). Historical Markers: Regions I-IV and CAR. National Historical Institute.
• National Historical Institute (2008). Historical Markers (1992 - 2006). National Historical Institute.
• A list of sites and structures with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
• A list of institutions with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012

External links

• A list of sites and structures with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
• A list of institutions with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
• National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures in the Philippines
• Policies on the Installation of Historical Markers