Mga Makasaysayang Pook at Pangyayari

These flashcards cover key historical locations and events related to Philippine history.

Makasaysayang Pook

A place where an important event in history occurred.

National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)

A government agency that designates and oversees historical sites and structures.

Rizal Shrine

A historical site in Calamba, Laguna, where Dr. Jose Rizal grew up.

Aguinaldo Shrine

Located in Kawit, Cavite, it served as the home of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, and the site where the Philippine flag was first raised in 1898.

Luneta Park

A historic place in the Philippines where Dr. Jose Rizal was executed after leading a propaganda movement against the Spaniards.

Fort Santiago

Built in 1590, it is a historical site in Luzon that served as a prison during the Spanish era, where Dr. Jose Rizal was held before his execution.

Barasoain Church

A historical site where the First Philippine Congress was established and the Malolos Constitution was ratified.

Mactan Shrine

Established to commemorate Datu Lapu-Lapu, this site is known for the historic Battle of Mactan, where Lapu-Lapu defeated Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.

Corregidor Island

A significant site in World War II, it symbolizes the bravery of Filipino and American soldiers against the Japanese forces.

Limasawa, Southern Leyte

The site of the first documented Catholic mass in the Philippines on March 31, 1521, led by Father Pedro de Valderrama.

Pagdating ng Pangkat ni Magellan sa Isla ng Homonhon

The arrival of Ferdinand Magellan at Homonhon Island in 1521, marking the start of Spanish influence and colonization in the Philippines.

Labanan Sa Bud Bagsak

A battle during the resistance of Filipino Muslims against American colonization, fought from June 11 to June 15, 1913.

Pagpapalaya ng Maynila

The liberation of Manila on February 3, 1945, marked by intense fighting and significant casualties.