List of historical markers of the Philippines in Zamboanga Peninsula
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This list of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is an annotated list of people, places, or events in the region that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques issued by the said commission. The plaques themselves are permanent signs installed in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations.
While many Cultural Properties have historical markers installed, not all places marked with historical markers are designated into one of the particular categories of Cultural Properties.
This article lists twenty-four (24) markers from the Zamboanga Region, including five (5) that are part of the Quincentennial historical markers series.
Zamboanga del Norte[edit]
This article lists eleven (11) markers from the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.
| Marker title | English Translation | Category | Type | Description | Location | Language | Date Issued | Image |
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| Building | House of Worship | Church built by the Jesuits in 1883. Where José Rizal stood while hearing mass every Sunday during his exile. | Dapitan | Filipino and English | 1989 | 
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| Ang Casa Real | The Royal House | Site | Site | Where Rizal lived while he was in exile. Official residence of the politico-military general. | Dapitan | Filipino and English | 1989 |
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| Dito Lumunsad si Rizal | Site Where Rizal Landed | Site | Site | Where Rizal landed during the night of July 17, 1892 to his place of exile. | Dapitan | Filipino and English | 1989 | 
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| Dr. Jose Rizal (1861–1896) | Site | Site | Shore where Rizal left on July 31, 1896, in Dapitan ending his four years in exile. | Dapitan | Filipino | July 31, 1996 |
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| Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital | Hospital was established on June 19, 1916. This is where José Rizal lived when he was banished in Dapitan in 1892. Transferred to present site in 1991. | Lawaan, Dapitan City | Filipino | July 13, 2017 | 
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| Jose Rizal 1861–1896 [1] |
Replica of the house constructed by Rizal.[2] He lived here from March 1893 – July 31, 1896. | Dapitan | English | 1962 |
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| Kipit
Ruta ng Ekspedisyong Magallanes – Elcano sa Pilipinas |
Kipit
Route of the Magallanes – Elcano Expedition in the Philippines |
Rajah Calanao made a blood compact with Juan Carvallo, leader of the expedition. Where the expedition became aware that Luzon was actively trading with Ryukyu.[3] | Brgy. Kipit, Labason | Filipino | May 7, 2021[4] | 
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| Liwasan ng Dapitan | Dapitan Park | Site | Plaza | Plaza planned by Rizal while he was exiled from 1892 to 1896. Contains a relief map of Mindanao. | Dapitan | Filipino | 2003 |
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| Ang Lumang Bayan ng Dapitan [5] | The Old Town of Dapitan | Heritage Zone/Historic Center | City/Town | Designated as a heritage zone by the NHCP. | Dapitan | Filipino | 2011 |
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| Ang Pagdalaw ni Valenzuela sa Dapitan | The Visit of Valenzuela in Dapitan | Site where Pio Valenzuela visited Rizal in Dapitan to consult for plans. | Dapitan | Filipino | June 19, 1981 |
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| Sakahan ni Jose Rizal[6] | Farm of Jose Rizal | Site | Site | The farmland that Rizal bought and cultivated during his years in exile. | Katipunan | Filipino | 1998 | 
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Zamboanga del Sur[edit]
This article lists thirteen (13) markers from the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, including the independent city of Zamboanga City.
| Marker title | English Translation | Category | Type | Description | Location | Language | Date Issued | Image |
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| Bahay-Pamahalaan ng Lungsod ng Zamboanga (Dating Panlalawigang Kapitolyo ng Zamboanga) |
Zamboanga City Hall (Old Zamboanga Capitol) | Building | Government Center | Built by the federal government of the United States from 1905 to 1907. | Zamboanga City | Filipino | 1969 | 
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| Bank of the Philippine Islands Zamboanga | First branch of BPI in Zamboanga; residence of Gen. John Pershing, military-governor of the Moro Province | Zamboanga City | Filipino | 2012 | 
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| Cawit
Ruta ng Ekspedisyon Magallanes-Elcano sa Pilipinas |
Cawit
Route of the Magallanes – Elcano Expedition in the Philippines |
Sites/Events | Site | Pigafetta described the place where an exceptional type of cinnamon grew. | Cawit Elementary School, Brgy. Cawit, Zamboanga City | Filipino | December 27, 2021[7] | 
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| Cesar Cortes Climaco (1916–1984) |
Personage | Mayor of Zamboanga City from 1953 to 1961. | Zamboanga City | Filipino | 2009 | 
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| Fort Pilar | Structure | Fortification | Founded as a southern outpost of the Spanish under the supervision of Melchor de Vera in 1635. Attacked by the Dutch in 1646. | Zamboanga City | English | 1969 | .jpg)
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| Katubigan ng Golpo ng Moro
Ruta ng Ekspedisyon Magallanes-Elcano sa Pilipinas |
Waters of the Moro Gulf
Route of the Magallanes – Elcano Expedition in the Philippines |
Sites/Events | Site | Magellan expedition fleet came from the waters of Cauit and Monoripa and the Subanin. | Pagadian City Fish Port, Brgy. San Pedro, Pagadian | Filipino | December 22, 2021[8] | 
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| Gusali ng Zamboanga Normal School | Zamboanga Normal School Building | First normal school building in Mindanao; became the Western Mindanao State University. | College of Teacher Education Building, Western Mindanao State University, Normal Road, Zamboanga City | Filipino | April 30, 2024[9] | 
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| Mga Guho ng Kuta ng Tukuran[10] | Ruins of the Fort of Tukuran | Site of the village of Sultan Untung turned into a Spanish fort. | Tukuran | Filipino | October 28, 2014 | |||
| Manalipa
Ruta ng Ekspedisyon Magallanes-Elcano sa Pilipinas |
Manalipa
Route of the Magallanes – Elcano Expedition in the Philippines |
Sites/ Events | Site | Where the Magellan expedition encountered people living in boats (bangkang lepat). | Manalipa Island, Zamboanga City | Filipino | March 21, 2022 | |
| San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm[11] | First became a prison during Spanish times, became a prison by the Japanese during WWII. | Zamboanga City | Filipino | November 13, 2014 | ||||
| Subanin
Ruta ng Ekspedisyon Magallanes-Elcano sa Pilipinas |
Subanin
Route of the Magallanes – Elcano Expedition in the Philippines |
Sites/ Events | Site | Where the Magellan expedition encountered a community of Subanen. | RT Lim Boulevard, Brgy San Jose Cawa-cawa, Zamboanga City | Filipino | March 21, 2022 | 
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| Taluksangay Mosque | Oldest mosque in Zamboanga Peninsula, built by Hadji Abdullah Maas Nuno in 1885. | Taluksangay, Zamboanga City | Filipino | February 25, 1992 | ||||
| Vicente S. Alvarez (1862–1942) |
Personage | Revolutionary general, lead the surrender of the Spaniards in Zamboanga. | Zamboanga City | Filipino | 2010 | |||
| Zamboanga Beach | Site | Beach | Where the US 41st division landed to liberate the city of Zamboanga from the Japanese. | Zamboanga City | English | 1952 | 
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Zamboanga Sibugay[edit]
This article lists no markers from the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ^ http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AYt_lrIIJpo/UZHsKjo9xSI/AAAAAAAAAks/J40cdNb9MiQ/s1600/IMG_8594.jpg [bare URL image file]
- ^ http://harrybalais.com/2013/10/rizal-shrine-in-dapitan-the-heros-exile/Rizal Shrine in Dapitan: The Hero’s Exile
- ^ Twitter https://twitter.com/nqcphilippines/status/1390544115096383488. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Unveiling of the Kipit quincentennial historical marker". National Quincentennial Committee. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ http://harrybalais.com/2013/10/a-day-in-the-old-town-of-dapitan/ A Day in the Old Town of Dapitan
- ^ http://harrybalais.com/2013/10/a-tale-of-two-farmers/ A Tale of Two Farmers
- ^ Carreon, Frencie (28 December 2021). "Quincentennial marker unveiled in Zamboanga City village". Rappler. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/TeamAsensoPagadian/posts/501667447986981
- ^ "NHCP unveils the "Gusali ng Zamboanga Normal School" Historical Marker". PIA. 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "NHCP unveils the Mga Guho ng Kuta ng Tukuran historical marker | NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES". Archived from the original on 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2014-10-24. NHCP UNVEILS THE MGA GUHO NG KUTA NG TUKURAN HISTORICAL MARKER
- ^ "NHCP unveils the San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm historical marker | NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES". Archived from the original on 2014-12-29. Retrieved 2015-01-02. NHCP UNVEILS THE SAN RAMON PRISON AND PENAL FARM HISTORICAL MARKER
Bibliography[edit]
- National Historical Institute (1994). Historical Markers: Regions V-XIII. National Historical Institute.
- National Historical Institute (2008). Historical Markers (1992–2006). National Historical Institute.
- A list of sites and structures with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
- A list of institutions with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
External links[edit]
- A list of sites and structures with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
- A list of institutions with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
- National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures in the Philippines
- Policies on the Installation of Historical Markers
