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After Bretman Rock video, NHCP says dancing to national anthem violates flag law
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines posts a notice to the public following complaints over a video of vlogger Bretman Rock twerking to 'Lupang Hinirang'
IN PHOTOS: Cars used by Philippine presidents now on display
Check out the Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine used by Elpidio Quirino, the Willys Jeep used by Ramon Magsaysay, and more in this first-of-its-kind museum
NHCP rejects bid to declare Lipa Carmelite Convent a nat'l historical landmark
National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairman Rene Escalante says the commission has no competency to validate and confirm the veracity of the apparitions that occurred at the site
How to sing PH national anthem, and display symbols in proposed flag code
A House bill sets tougher penalties for improper singing of Lupang Hinirang as well as incorrect usage of the Philippine flag and other national symbols
SC allows Torre de Manila construction to continue
3RD UPDATE The High Court says it found that there is no law that prohibits the construction of the challenged Torre de Manila
VACC fails to stop historic Army Navy club from being turned into hotel
UPDATED The next option would be to file for annulment of contract before a regional trial court
Diokno: Next anti-Marcos campaign is to educate the youth
Teaching the youth about Martial Law is the way to move forward from the rallies says former NHCP Chairperson Maria Serena Diokno and other educators
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NHCP's Diokno resigns over Marcos burial
4th UPDATE [The Marcos burial] denies our history erases the memory of lives lost and destroyed mocks the collective action we took to oust the dictator and denigrates the value of our struggle for freedom
NHCP to Duterte: Lead way to true healing, reconsider Marcos burial
If healing is the aim then the wounds of the past are best dealt with by coming to terms with them fairly and squarely not by denying them deflating their effect or ignoring them altogether says NHCP chair Maria Serena Diokno
House approves bill declaring Jan 23 as 1st Philippine Republic Day
The NHCP says the short lived First Philippine Republic still catapulted the Filipino nation onto the world s consciousness
SC orals on Marcos burial: Issues and answers
On Wednesday morning August 31 the Supreme Court hears arguments on the petitions filed by Martial Law victims to stop the burial of the late president Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
NHCP chair on Marcos burial: Dealing with past part of moving on
There also seems to be an incongruence with history in allowing the burial of ex president Ferdinand Marcos at a heroes cemetery says chairperson Maria Serena Diokno
Army prepares military honors for Marcos
The Philippine Army has already designated a protocol officer who will coordinate with the Marcos family on the details of the planned burial
History and law go against Marcos burial at Libingan ng mga Bayani
Courts are required to take judicial notice of the political history of the Philippines without needing further evidence Findings that Marcos wartime military records are fake therefore settle the matter
NHCP objects to Marcos burial at Libingan ng mga Bayani
UPDATED The historical commission says that former president Marcos record as a soldier during World War II is fraught with myths factual inconsistencies and lies
Museo Pambata: Are we having casino for a neighbor?
UPDATED Nina Lim Yuson president of the children s museum raises the alarm again that building a gaming casino in a heritage building like the Army Navy Club violates the National Cultural Heritage Act
Historical commission slams Madonna for using PH flag in concert
An official of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines says the pop icon violated the law on proper flag handling
DPWH scraps plans to move Anda Monument
Following an outcry from heritage conservationists the DPWH will no longer push through with its proposal to convert Anda Circle into an intersection
Order DMCI to demolish Torre de Manila, SolGen asks SC
The Solicitor General says DMCI should demolish Torre de Manila at its own expense for violating both local zoning laws and the Constitution
NHCP: Manila should enact laws to protect Rizal Monument
The NHCP says local governments are in the best position to impose building height restrictions and other rules that would protect historical landmarks
Sereno questions SolGen's authority to challenge historical commission
The Solicitor General has dropped as client the National Historical Commission of the Philippines which says its guidelines do not provide a legal standard for them to stop Torre de Manila
Pia Cayetano calls on Maris Diokno to quit over Torre issue
The senator says NHCP chair Maria Serena Diokno should resign if she cannot defend the Rizal Monument which heritage advocates say is under threat from the controversial Torre de Manila high rise building
SolGen no longer NHCP counsel in Torre de Manila case
The Solicitor General says continuing to represent the NHCP would compromise the statutory duty to articulate a legal argument that will best serve its ultimate client the Republic
NHCP hits SolGen for reversing position on Torre de Manila
But the National Historical Commission of the Philippines has itself flipflopped on the issue saying that since Torre de Manila cannot possibly obstruct the front view of the said National Monument
SolGen now declares Torre de Manila illegal
Reversing an earlier position the Solicitor General is now saying Torre de Manila should be demolished
SC justice on Torre de Manila: Gov't guidelines have no legal weight
Justice Francis Jardeleza says the National Historical Commission of the Philippines guidelines on monuments were never published to have the effect of a law
July 21 oral arguments on Torre de Manila to proceed
The Supreme Court is hearing a case filed by the Knights of Rizal seeking to have a condominium demolished because it threatens the visual dominance of the Rizal Monument
NCCA to DMCI: P20M Torre de Manila lawsuit 'ridiculous'
The NCCA says the developer of the controversial high rise building did not stop construction when it issued a cease and desist order in January
Gov't respects free speech, but not through hacking
Malacañang says there are legal feedback mechanisms that citizens can use to channel their concerns to the government
Philippine historical commission website defaced by hackers
On Philippine Independence Day hackers ask President Benigno Aquino III to apprise them on what he has done in the last 5 years to improve the economy and the fight against corruption and ensuring justice for all
Luna Mencias Street: 'Lolo to live on'
This serves as a lesson for us that we need to tell and retell our history and pass on the great stories of those who came before us
Don't rename Luna Mencias Street
The proposed name change of Luna Mencias Street in Mandaluyong and San Juan prompts Dr Bonifacio Lopez Mencias grandchildren from the Philippines and abroad to speak out against it
PH cultural agencies in need of major overhaul?
The unclear jurisdictions of the NCCA NHCP and National Museum may have led to the controversial greenlighting of development projects threatening the historical and cultural sites of Manila
One year after: Pre-restoration almost done for Bohol, Cebu churches
EXCLUSIVE The National Historical Commission provides a report on the status of 26 earthquake damaged structures in Bohol and Cebu
NHCP: Army Navy Club developer tampered with historic building
All activities in the main building have been suspended until approval of the final development plan
NHCP: Anda monument's transfer for its own safety
Amidst plans of the public works department to replace Anda Circle with an ordinary intersection to ease traffic the historical commission says the monument is safer somewhere else
Historic Army Navy Club set to become a boutique hotel
The government assures concerned citizens that the supposed demolition of the Army Navy Club is in fact a restoration
Court stops Taal Basilica project
A Taal court temporarily suspends the construction of a controversial events venue beside a National Historical Landmark
NHCP backs off from Torre de Manila issue
The National Historical Commission now approves of the controversial Torre de Manila project that threatens to mar the Rizal Shrine sightline
Artist, priest fight over Taal Basilica project
Sculptor Ramon Orlina opposes an events venue being built beside the historic church in his hometown of Taal
Cultural agencies to restore damaged heritage structures
A team of experts that will be formed and will visit the sites starting October 17 with mobilization fund from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Carcar City in Cebu: From heritage town to heritage zone?
Preservation of Carcar s landmarks will help foster tourism in the city
Ways to celebrate Bonifacio at 150
From a ballet rock concert to a fiesta in Bonifacio Global City here are activities leading up to the hero s birth anniversary
