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Historic sites in the Philippines are designated by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and its predecessor agencies through the installation of historical markers (Filipino: panandang pangkasaysayan). [1] The following are lists of NHCP historical markers by region:
The site is a major green sea turtle breeding and hatchery zone in the Asia-Pacific. [28] Mayon Volcano Natural Park: Albay: vii, x (natural) 2015 The site is the central property of the Albay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.Initially, it was set for declaration by 2020, but canceled after government failed to submit the site documents on time. [29] [30]
The map, along with 270 other maps, was used by the Philippines' team of experts to refute China's historic claim of ownership of the entire South China Sea. [16] The Philippines believes that the label Panacot on the map refers to the Scarborough Shoal, and it is the first map with label Panacot on it.
The present name of the Philippines was bestowed by the Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos [1] [2] or one of his captains Bernardo de la Torre [3] [4] in 1543, during an expedition intended to establish greater Spanish control at the western end of the division of the world established between Spain and Portugal by the treaties of Tordesillas and Zaragoza.
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and its predecessor agencies install historical markers (Filipino: Panandang pangkasaysayan; Spanish: Marcador histórico or Placa histórica) in the Philippines and overseas to signify important and historic events, persons, [1] [2] sites, structures, [3] and institutions. [4]
Philippines National Historic Landmarks is a registry of historic sites in the Philippines that have been officially declared by the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property. There appear to be about 120 of them, as of August 2018. [note 1] These are: Session Hall of the Senate of the Philippines; Bradford Memorial Church
Historic sites in the Philippines. Encompassing all Philippine historic sites and structures recognized by: official designation; and/or by listing in heritage registers . Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable.
Old site of the Acaiceria de San Fernando, the main market for Chinese silk. San Fernando St. Filipino September 1. 1998 Ang Parola ng Binondo: Binondo Light House First built at the mouth of the Pasig River under Governor-General Sebastian Hurtado de Corcuera in 1642. Pasig River Lighthouse Filipino November 12, 2002