List of historical markers of the Philippines overseas

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Historical marker by the gate of the Kudan, Tokyo, Japan The Kudan main gate (3).jpg
Historical marker by the gate of the Kudan, Tokyo, Japan

This list of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) outside the Philippines 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. Many markers outside the country have been written in the local languages such as French, German, and Spanish.

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The Kudan, the Philippine embassy building in Tokyo, has been declared a national historical landmark by the NHCP and was granted a historical marker on March 3, 2014. It is the first and currently the only overseas site to be granted such status. [1] During the unveiling of the marker, Ambassador Manuel Lopez called the building as the crown jewel of Philippine foreign service. [2]

This article lists forty (40) markers outside the Philippines.

Overseas markers

Marker titleEnglish TranslationCategoryTypeDescriptionLocationLanguageDate IssuedImage
Apolinario Mabini
(1854–1903)		StructureBanished to Guam from 1901 with other Filipino political prisoners who are against the American rule.Asan Point, Guam, United StatesEnglish1964 Apolinario Mabini memorial - War in the Pacific National Historical Park (Asan Beach Unit) - DSC00847.JPG
Apolinario Mabini
(1854–1903)		Banished to Guam from 1901 with other Filipino political prisoners who are against the American rule.Guam, United StatesEnglish
The Arrival of Filipino Plantation Workers in HawaiiThey arrived on December 20, 1906. They were fifteen who came from Ilocos and the pioneer Filipino migrants in Hawaii.Filipino Community Center, Waipahu, Hawaii, United StatesEnglishSeptember 16, 2006 Arrival of Filipino Plantation Workers in Hawaii NHCP historical marker.jpg
Dr. Jose Rizal [3] Acapulco, MexicoJanuary 11, 1998
Dr. Jose RizalWhere Rizal studied the local educational system and where he got famous for being an oculist.Hong Kong, ChinaEnglish
Dr. Jose RizalWhere Rizal began his annotation of Antonio de Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas.London, United KingdomEnglish
Dr. Jose RizalMadrid, SpainSpanish
Dr. Jose RizalWhere Rizal lived in Paris and wrote the first chapter of Noli Me Tángere.45 rue de Maubeuge, 9th arrondissement, Paris, FranceEnglish
Dr. Jose Rizal (1861–1896)National hero of the Philippines, visited Chicago on May 11, 1888.Filipino American Council of Chicago, Chicago, United StatesEnglish1993
Dr. Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [4] National hero of the Philippines, where Rizal stayed in Vienna.Leopold Hof Building, Vienna, AustriaGermanJune 19, 1995 Wien01 Franz-Josefs-Kai031 2018-01-19 GuentherZ GD Rizal 0318.jpg
Dr. Jose Rizal (1861–1896)National hero of the Philippines, where he completed Noli Me Tángere.Jägerstraße, Berlin, GermanyGerman2003 Dr. Jose Rizal NHCP Historical Marker, Berlin, Alemanya.jpg
Embahada ng Pilipinas
Fujimi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 		Embassy of the Philippines
Fujimi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo		Declared as a national historical landmark by the NHCP.Chiyoda-ku, Tōkyō, JapanFilipino,

A Japanese translation is provided under

March 3, 2014 Embahada ng Pilipinas historical marker (Tagalog and Japanese).jpg
Embassy of the Philippines
Tokyo		Building/StructureForeign EmbassyBuilding purchased by Jose P. Laurel for the Philippines.Chiyoda-ku, Tōkyō, JapanEnglish
HommageTributeCommemorating the gathering of Filipino intellectuals and patriots who gathered at the studio of Juan Luna.Masson Daniel, 65 Boulevard Arago, Paris, FranceFrench1987 Paris 13e - Cite fleurie - plaque 2.JPG
Jose P. Laurel [5] Nara, JapanMarch 9, 1969
Jose Protacio Rizal

(1861-1896)

National Hero of the Philippines. Martyred on December 30, 1896.Columbus Drive, Jersey City, New Jersey [6] EnglishOctober 24, 2000 Jose Rizal Monument in Jersey City historical marker.jpg
Jose RizalNational Hero of the Philippines. House where he wrote El Filibusterismo.42 Rue Philippe de Champagne, Brussels, BelgiumFrench2007 Jose Rizal historical marker in Brussels, Belgium.jpg
Jose RizalNational hero of the Philippines. The living soul of the Philippine Revolution.Rosemeadow, Campbelltown, New South Wales, AustraliaEnglishOctober 26, 2012 Jose Rizal historical marker in Campbelltown.jpg
Jose RizalNational Hero of the Philippines. Martyred on December 30, 1896.Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USAEnglishNovember 17, 2018
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Brussels, BelgiumJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Brasilia, BrazilJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Havana, CubaJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Madrid, SpainJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Ottawa, CanadaJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Stockholm, SwedenJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] Roppongi, Tōkyō, JapanJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) [3] VaticanJune 12, 1998
Jose Rizal

(1861–1896)

National hero of the Philippines.Carson International Sculpture Garden, 801 E. Carson Street, Carson, California, United States [7] EnglishSeptember 29, 2012 Jose Rizal (Carson, California) historical marker.jpg
Jose Rizal

(1861–1896)

National hero of the Philippines.Mose Creek, Regional Park, Airdree, Alberta, CanadaEnglishJune 19, 2022 [8] Jose Rizal historical marker Airdrie, Canada 05.jpg
Jose Rizal (1861-1896)PersonagesBiographical markerNational hero of the Philippines.Earl Bales Park, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaEnglishJune 22, 2022 Jose Rizal (1861-1896) NHCP Historical Marker.png
Jose Rizal 1861-1896National hero of the Philippines.Rizal Monument, Cooper River Park, Camden County, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USAEnglishNovember 17, 2023 [9]
José Rizal 1861–1896 [10] National hero of the Philippines, marking the house where Rizal wrote the final parts of Noli Me Tángere.Wilhelmsfeld, GermanyGermanJanuary 4, 1960 Jose Rizal historical marker in Wilhelmsfeld.jpg
José Rizal 1861–1896 [11] National hero of the Philippines, ophthalmology clinic of Rizal in Paris.124 rue de Rennes, 6th arrondissement, Paris, FranceFrench1959 Plaque Jose Rizal, 124 rue de Rennes, Paris 6e.jpg
José Rizal

1861–1896

National hero of the Philippines, where Rizal lived when he published the Fili.Henegouwenstraat 9, Ghent, BelgiumFrench1959

Jose Rizal gedenkplaat Henegouwenstraat Gent.png

Lumang Chancery ng Pasuguan ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Estados Unidos Old Chancery of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the United StatesBuilt under the designs of Appleton Prentis Clark, Jr. Bought by the Philippine Commonwealth through the efforts of Joaquin Elizalde from 1941 to 1946.Old Philippine Embassy Chancery, 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC, United StatesFilipino, EnglishNovember 9, 2018
Paduka Batara King of Sulu who died in Dezhou. He travelled to China in 1417 to pay tribute to Emperor Yongle. Dezhou, ChinaEnglishMay 23, 1999
Philippine Ambassador's Residence in the United States Buildings/

Structures

HouseBuilt by William Lipscomb for General and Charles and Emma Fitzhugh.2253 R Street Northwest, Washington D.C., United StatesEnglishJune 13, 2022 [12]
The Philippine National Flag Where the first flag was sewn by Marcela Mariño Agoncillo and her companions Lorenza Agoncillo and Delfina Herbosa Natividad. First hoisted during the Battle of Alapan. Morrison Hill, Hong Kong, ChinaMay 28, 1998 [3]
Sewing of the First National Flag [3] Hong Kong, China1998

See also

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Historical Commission of the Philippines</span> Philippine agency on the countrys history

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is a government agency of the Philippines. Its mission is "the promotion of Philippine history and cultural heritage through research, dissemination, conservation, sites management and heraldry works." As such, it "aims to inculcate awareness and appreciation of the noble deeds and ideals of our heroes and other illustrious Filipinos, to instill pride in the Filipino people and to rekindle the Filipino spirit through the lessons of history."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Historical markers of the Philippines</span> Commemorative plaques in the Philippines

Historical markers are installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and its predecessor agencies in the Philippines and places abroad that signify important and historic events, persons, structures, and institutions. The commemorative plaques are permanent signs installed by the NHCP in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations. The NHCP also allows local municipalities and cities to install markers of figures and events of local significance, although these markers are barred from using the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcelo H. del Pilar Shrine</span> Mansion in Bulacan, Philippines

The Marcelo H. del Pilar Shrine is a declared national shrine by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in honor of Filipino lawyer, poet and propagandist Marcelo H. del Pilar. Located at Sitio Cupang, Brgy. San Nicolas, Bulakan, Bulacan, the shrine is the former site of the house of the del Pilar clan. Currently, the shrine is under the management of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Kudan</span>

The Residence of the Philippine Ambassador to Tokyo, informally known as the Kudan (九段), is the official residence of the Philippine ambassador to Japan. It is located in 1-1-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It is called the "crown jewel of Philippine foreign service" and became the first officially designated National Historical Landmark outside Philippine soil.

<i>Filipina Comfort Women</i> Bronze sculpture dedicated to Filipino comfort women

Filipina Comfort Women was a statue publicly displayed along Baywalk, Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Unveiled on December 8, 2017, and installed through the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and other donors and foundations, it was dedicated to the Filipino "comfort women", who worked in military brothels in World War II including those who were coerced into doing so.

References

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Envoy's residence in Japan becomes PHL's 1st overseas historical landmark". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  2. ↑ "Philippine Ambassador's Official Residence in Tokyo Proclaimed Philippine "National Historical Landmark" | Philippine Embassy – Tokyo, Japan". tokyo.philembassy.net. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 National Historical Institute Annual Report 1998. National Historical Institute. 1998.
  4. ↑ http://knightsofrizal.org/?p=268 Did he or didn't he?
  5. ↑ National Historical Commission Annual Report 1968-1969. National Historical Commission. 1969.
  6. ↑ "PHOTOS: 150th birthday of Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal celebrated in Jersey City". NJ.com. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  7. ↑ "Unveiling for First Monument on Carson's International Sculpture Garden Scheduled for Sept. 29". BakitWhy. September 5, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Dr. José Rizal statue becomes historical monument". DiscoverAirdrie. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  9. ↑ "NHCP unveils "Jose Rizal (1861-1896)" historical marker". National Historical Commission of the Philippines .
  10. ↑ http://ufreytag.michel-media.de/page13.html The Wilhelmsfeld Story of José Rizal
  11. ↑ http://xiaochua.net/2013/07/24/xiao-time-18-july-2013-fall-of-the-bastille-ang-pransiya-at-ang-pilipinas/ XIAO TIME, 18 July 2013: FALL OF THE BASTILLE: ANG PRANSIYA AT ANG PILIPINAS
  12. ↑ "Historical Marker Installed at Ambassador's Official Residence in Washington, D.C". dfa.gov.ph. Retrieved 2022-06-21.

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