Historical markers of the Philippines

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and its predecessor agencies install historical markers (Filipino: Panandang pangkasaysayan; Spanish: Marcador histórico or Placa histórica) in the Philippines and overseas to commemorate significant and historic events, persons, sites, structures, and institutions. The commemorative plaques are permanent signs installed by the NHCP in publicly visible locations such as buildings, monuments, or other notable sites. The NHCP also allows local municipalities and cities to install markers honoring figures and events of local significance, although these markers are prohibited from using the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

Among private institutions and other concerned clients, the presence of markers denotes legacy and have stoked 'pride of place', or in cases, of individuals or of institutions.

As of December 2023, the total number of historical markers (designated as Level II) included in the NHCP's registry is 1,381; however, the number of markers from all lists exceeds 1,810, including those that are not yet listed on known official records (despite having the official seal), decommissioned, lost, destroyed, or of unknown location.

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