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National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
Formerly known as the National Historical Institute (RA 10086), this government agency is responsible for promoting Philippine history and cultural heritage through research, dissemination, management and conservation of historical sites, and heraldry works.
RA 10086
This law changed the name of the National Historical Institute to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).
1972
The NHCP was established in this year as part of the reorganization of the government after President Ferdinand Marcos' declaration of martial law.
1933
The NHCP's roots can be traced back to this year when the American colonial Insular Government first established the Philippine Historical Research and Markers Committee (PHRMC).
Philippine Historical Research and Markers Committee (PHRMC)
This committee was created by the American colonial Insular Government in 1933 and is considered the predecessor of the NHCP.
Promotion of Philippine history and cultural heritage
The NHCP's mission is the promotion of Philippine history and cultural heritage through research, dissemination, conservation, sites management, and heraldry works.
Heroes and other illustrious Filipinos
The NHCP aims to inculcate awareness and appreciation of the noble deeds and ideals of these individuals, who played important roles in Philippine history.
Historical sites
One of NHCP's main functions is the conservation and management of these, which hold historical significance to the Philippines.
President Ferdinand Marcos
This political leader declared martial law, leading to the reorganization of the government, which included the establishment of the NHCP in 1972.
Heraldry works
One of the NHCP's roles involves creating and maintaining official symbols, insignias, and emblems of the Philippines, which is known as this type of work.
National Archives of the Philippines
The task of guaranteeing that documents and records are preserved and accessible to the public lies with this institution.
Preservation of primary sources of Philippine history
Its main responsibility is to preserve the primary sources of information on Philippine history, the basic components of cultural heritage, and collective memory.
Community identities and shared national experiences
These documentary sources are the embodiment of community identities as well as testaments to shared national experiences.
60 million documents
The National Archives of the Philippines is the home of about this many documents from the centuries of Spanish rule in the Philippines, the American and Japanese occupations, as well as the years of the Republic.
Notarized documents
The National Archives is also the final repository for these voluminous legal documents in the country.
Treaty of Paris
This historical agreement, signed on December 10, 1898, led to the establishment of the Office of Archives (formerly Spanish Division of Archives) under the Americans.
Treaty of Paris
This treaty urged the turn-over of documents from Spain and the Philippines.
Treaty of Paris
This act, passed on October 21, 1901, established the Bureau of Archives under the Department of Public Instruction (now Department of Education).
Philippine Commission Act No. 273
The Bureau of Archives was originally placed under this department, now known as the Department of Education.
Department of Public Instruction
This law, passed on May 21, 2007, was the first archival legislation after more than a century, officially establishing the National Archives of the Philippines.
RA 9470
The passing of this law strengthened the government's recordkeeping systems and administration programs for archival materials.
Two-pronged approach
In implementing its mandate, the National Archives utilizes this approach, where effective records management is paired with the development of a sense of pride in one's heritage.
Government agencies and the private sector
To achieve its goals, the National Archives collaborates with these groups to set up projects illustrating how heritage resources can enhance community life.
Tourism information
Archival materials can be used for this type of information, helping promote historical and cultural sites.
Creative product design
Archival materials can be utilized for this, aiding in the creation of culturally inspired items.
Heritage education modules
Archival materials can be used for this type of educational content, which helps young people develop a stronger sense of identity.
Youth's sense of identity and membership in a dynamic, multifaceted nation
Heritage education modules aim to revitalize this, making young people more aware of their cultural roots.
University of the Philippines Diliman Library
This academic institution founded its library in 1922 under the decision of the Board of Regents.
Teaching, research, and extension work
The library collections of UP Diliman have been developed to support these three major academic activities.
Filipiniana Collections
This is considered one of the top collections in UP Diliman, available in print, non-print, and digital forms.
Saliktroniko
This digital version of the UP Diliman Library allows users to access resources online.
A few terms and conditions
The UP Diliman Library and its digital version are accessible to visitors under these.
University of Santo Tomas Miguel Benavides Library
This is known as the oldest university library in the Philippines.
Fr. Miguel de Benavides
The first seeds of the UST Library were planted in the early 17th century when this person, also known as 'the founder,' donated his private collection for a future college.
Fr. Diego Soria and Hernando de Los Rios Coronel
Along with Fr. Miguel de Benavides, these benefactors also donated their private collections to help establish the library.
Religious order
Through the history of the University, members of this religious order contributed books essential for education in the priesthood and other sciences.
Dominicans
The UST Central Library Building was inaugurated in this year.
October 1989
The University Library has completed its transformation from a manually operated system to this type of system.
Fully automated library
The UST Library is currently engaged in the development of this modern type of library.
Virtual library
Each section/branch of the library houses a rich collection of these materials, which vary according to the courses offered by the university.
Print and non-print materials
This area in the library provides space for meetings, lectures, and events.
Conference hall
This area showcases various exhibitions related to books, culture, and history.
Exhibit area
This facility allows students to collaborate and discuss academic topics in a group setting.
Discussion rooms
These rooms are available for students who prefer to study alone without distractions.
Individual study rooms
This area is specifically designated for university professors and instructors.
Faculty area
This library feature allows users to charge and use their electronic devices.
Gadget corner
These stations provide internet access for students and researchers.
Internet stations
These stations are used to search for books and other resources in the library's digital catalog.
OPAC stations
This section of the library offers refreshments, allowing users to grab a snack while studying.
Reader's café
This famous institutional library is a destination for students and professionals seeking in-depth research on various studies.
Ateneo University Rizal Library
This library houses a vast collection of resources, including this historical collection, which consists of more than 13,000 books, 18,000 photographs, and other materials related to the American presence in the Philippines.
American Historical Collection
This special section in the Rizal Library contains writings authored by women.
Women's Writings
This library section features personal collections of historical materials donated by historians, writers, and other distinguished Filipino personalities.
Pardo de Tavera Library and Special Collections
This section contains books written by Filipino authors or foreign authors about the Philippines, including local periodicals, religious files, annual reports, maps, and vertical files on Philippine issues.
Filipiniana section
This section houses around 3,000 research projects completed by former Ateneo students.
Theses and dissertations collection
The Filipiniana section has more than this number of materials in the humanities, social sciences, and general sciences.
32,000
The Filipiniana section contains 1,200 local periodicals, including rare original copies of these three notable magazines.
Aliwan, Liwayway, and Philippines Free Press
This documentary archive, established and hosted by the Spanish Ministry of Education in 2007, provides free access to digitized images of Spanish archives.
Portal de Archivos Españoles (PARES)
PARES includes historical documents related to this country's history during Spanish rule.
