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Bonifacio Trial House historical marker

In this house, erected in 1889, by its owner, Teodorico Reyes, Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan, was tried with his brother, Procopio, May 1897, by a court-martial headed by...

In this house, erected in 1889, by its owner, Teodorico Reyes, Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan, was tried with his brother, Procopio, May 1897, by a court-martial headed by...

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Jose P. Laurel historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Juan Luna y Novicio historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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The Town of Taal historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-Zero.

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Jose Rizal historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Church of Pila historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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Chapel of San Jacinto historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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International Rice Research Institute historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Tagaytay Ridge Landing historical marker

Site of the first parachute landing in the Philippines executed by the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, 8th Army, USA, under Lt. Gen. Robert Eichelberger, with Maj. John...

Site of the first parachute landing in the Philippines executed by the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, 8th Army, USA, under Lt. Gen. Robert Eichelberger, with Maj. John...

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Padre Modesto de Castro historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Casa de Comunidad de Tayabas historical marker

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Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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Zoilo J. Hilario y Sangalang historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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The Church of Binondo historical marker

Dito itinatag ng mga paring Dominikano ang misyon para sa mga Intsik noong 1587 at naging parokya noong 1596. Nasira nang pumasok ang mga Ingles noong 1762. Inilipat sa paring sekular noong 1769...

Dito itinatag ng mga paring Dominikano ang misyon para sa mga Intsik noong 1587 at naging parokya noong 1596. Nasira nang pumasok ang mga Ingles noong 1762. Inilipat sa paring sekular noong...

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Sheik Makhdum Mosque historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is PD-PhilippinesGov.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is PD-PhilippinesGov.

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Rizal Fountain historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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National University historical marker

The first private non-sectarian university in the Philippines. Founded, August 1, 1900, as Colegio Filipino by Mariano F. Jhocson. Renamed Colegio Mercantil, 1905; National Academy, 1916....

The first private non-sectarian university in the Philippines. Founded, August 1, 1900, as Colegio Filipino by Mariano F. Jhocson. Renamed Colegio Mercantil, 1905; National Academy, 1916....

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Fort San Diego historical marker

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

Content courtesy of Encyclopedia of Philippine Heritage, which is an ongoing program of the Wiki Society of the Philippines. Wikimedia image page here, image license is CC-BY-SA-3.0.

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Church of San Jose historical marker

The foundation of this town, known formerly as Malaquing Tubig, dates from 1765. The church was built by the famous botanist, The Rev. Manuel Blanco, O.S.A., in 1812. The stone bridge over...

The foundation of this town, known formerly as Malaquing Tubig, dates from 1765. The church was built by the famous botanist, The Rev. Manuel Blanco, O.S.A., in 1812. The stone bridge...

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Church of Bula historical marker

The town dates from 1578. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1676. The second church, built in 1688, was destroyed by a typhoon in 1700. The present Church was completed in 1706 and...

The town dates from 1578. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1676. The second church, built in 1688, was destroyed by a typhoon in 1700. The present Church was completed in 1706...

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