Slim chance for Duterte to join Independence Day celebration at Lapu-Lapu shrine — exec

Futch Anthony Inso 06/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is a slim chance that President Rodrigo Duterte will attend the National Commemoration of the Independence Day Celebration on June 12, in Lapu-Lapu City. This is according to Dr. Rene Escalante, National…

Archdiocese, CLI unveils redesign of Patria de Cebu project

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has given its approval to the redesign of the Patria de Cebu project that will retain the building’s original look in its final design. Rene Escalante, chairman…

What’s in a name? Lapulapu or Lapu-Lapu for the national hero?

Immae Lachica 05/04/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—  Everyone knows about the famous Cebuano hero who defied Ferdinand Magellan.  But, how do we really spell the name of the famous ruler of Mactan? The National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) has submitted a comprehensive…

The Patria de Cebu may stay — NHCP

Rosalie Abatayo 02/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Heritage advocates may have a reason to rejoice. The Patria de Cebu might be saved after all. Dr. Rene Escalante, chairperson of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), told Cebu Daily…

NHCP: Capitol is taking great risk in proceeding with resource center project

Rosalie O. Abatayo 02/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu provincial government is taking a great risk in pursuing with the construction of the 20-story resource center without any clearance from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). Dr. Rene Escalante,…

NHCP unveils marker for Augustinians

Delta Dyrecka Letigio, Gerard Vincent Francisco 08/08/2018

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines unveiled a marker at the Basilica del Sto. Niño on Wednesday to highlight the contributions of the Augustinian fathers to the country’s history and culture. NHCP chairman Dr. Rene Escalante…

Still no permit from the NHCP

Jobers R. Bersales 07/04/2018

I received word from someone who late last week wrote the chair of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) that the NHCP has not issued any permit to allow the Cebu provincial government to proceed…

NHCP frowns on construction of 20-storey building at Capitol compound

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/05/2018

Saying it distorts the Capitol’s image as a historical landmark, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has asked the Cebu provincial government to forego the construction of the proposed 20-storey building at the Capitol compound.…

Learning about heritage from George Town

Jobers R. Bersales 11/30/2016

I missed the turnover ceremonies for a number of heritage churches in Cebu, including that of the Metropolitan Cathedral that the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) last week due to a busy schedule. I would…

Cebu inches towards full recovery three years after

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/14/2016

Stone after stone, brick by brick, the road to recovery from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake which jolted Central Philippines on October 15, 2013, was slow but sure. In its epicenter, Bohol, the energy released by the powerful earthquake,…

Museo Sugbo: A Cebuano heritage structure restored

Izobelle T. Pulgo 08/21/2016

(Conclusion) In the early morning of October 15, 2013, the whole of Cebu and its neighboring provinces were jolted by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that toppled buildings, bell towers and churches, causing major damage to centuries-old infrastructure.…

Marcos unfit for hero’s burial — historical body

08/09/2016

Philippine activists and a historical body on Monday criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to give late dictator Ferdinand Marcos a hero’s burial, saying the ex-leader lied about his military record. Duterte said Sunday he would fulfill his…

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