List of National Cultural Treasures in the Philippines

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List of National Cultural Treasures in the Philippines

Declarations of National Cultural Treasures (NCTs; Mga Pambansang Yamang Pangkalinangan in Filipino) are regulated by the National Cultural Heritage Act. Designations are undertaken by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and related agencies such as the National Museum, the National Library, and the National Archives. Nominations for an item to be designated with an NCT title may be submitted by any Filipino institution or person.

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Classification

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RA 10066 outlines the processes in selection, declaration, preservation, promotion and delisting of cultural property as National Cultural Treasure (NCT).[1]

NCTs are classified two property categories, tangible and intangible, meanwhile tangible cultural property can be categorized into immovable and movable national cultural treasures:

  • Tangible cultural property- cultural property with historical, archival, anthropological, archaeological, artistic and architectural value, and with exceptional or traditional production, whether of Philippine origin or not, including antiques and natural history specimens with significant value[2]
    • Movable National Cultural treasures- movable objects with historical, anthropological, archaeological value and/ or associated with national history
    • Immovable National Cultural treasures- structures that shall not be relocated, rebuilt, defaced or otherwise changed in a manner, which would destroy the property's dignity and authenticity, except to save such property from destruction due to natural causes[1]
  • Intangible cultural property- peoples' learned processes along with the knowledge, skills and creativity that inform and are developed by them, the products they create and the resources, spaces and other aspects of social and natural context necessary for their sustainability[1]

Furthermore, article II, section 3 of the law also includes the category Natural property of cultural significance refers to areas possessing outstanding ecosystem with flora and fauna of national scientific importance. This categorization is used in National Integrated Protected Areas System as well as other government databases, such as the Philippine Registry of cultural property.[3]

Privileges

Cultural properties deemed National Cultural Treasure (NCT) shall have the following [1]:

  1. Priority government funding for protection, conservation and restoration
  2. Incentive for private support of conservation and restoration
  3. An official heritage marker identifying the cultural property as national cultural treasures
  4. Governmental protection from armed conflict, national disasters and other exceptional events

Natural National Cultural Treasures

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Official NCT Name Current location Period Description Legal Bases Year declared
Petroglyphs of Alab
Bontoc, Mountain Province Bronze age

ca. 1500 BC[4]

The Alab petroglyphs are ancient figures interpreted to as human genitalia carved on rock by the prehistoric people of Bontoc, Mountain Province. PD 260, s. 1973[5] 1973
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Bangao Mummy Cave (1) (cropped)
Mummy Caves of Kabayan, Benguet and of Sagada and Alab, Bontoc
  1. Kabayan, Benguet
  2. Sagada, Mountain Province
  3. Alab, Mountain Province
14th–19th century[6] 200 man-made burial caves, 15 of which contain preserved human mummies of the Ibaloi culture known as the Kabayan Mummies PD 260, s. 1973[5] 1973
Burial caves Bagulin, La Union More commonly known as the Kedlap Burial cave. Once a burial site containing wooden coffins of carabao zoomorphic designs Proclamation no. 1683, s. 1977[7] 1977
Rizal Archaeological Reservation
Rizal, Kalinga Neolithic to Protohistoric Excavation site of prehistoric megafauna such as the rhinoceros and stegodon. [a] 1977[b][8]
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Tabon Caves Complex and all of Lipuun
Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan ca. 9,000 BP[9] The cave complex has an approximate area of 138 hectares, composed of 218 caves, 38 of which were used as habitation and burial sites in the past. Tabon Cave, one of the caves in the complex, yielded the earliest human remains found in the Philippines.[9] NMP Declaration No. 1-2011[9] 2011[9]
Dewil valley Palawan Neolithic to Protohistoric Limestone Karst forest with evidences of Neolithic to Protohistoric human habitation such as shell middens and burial sites. NMP Declaration No. 39-2020 2020[10]
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Assassination of Governor Bustamante and His Son by Félix Resurrección Hidalgo y Padilla
National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1884 An oil-on-canvass painting depicting the assassination of Spanish governor-general Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda in 1719. The painting won Hidalgo a silver medal in the 1884 Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain.
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E.A.D. Gobernador Bustamante Historical Marker, Manila
1974[11]
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Balangays
National Museum- Butuan, Libertad, Butuan 320 A.D. Balangays are large plank boats which were the main form of transportation in the precolonial era. These ancient balangays were found in what used to be the Kingdom of Butuan. Proclamation 86, s. 1987[12] 1987
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History of Manila by Carlos V. Francisco
National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1968 Also known as the Filipino struggles through history , this monumental painting depicting the History of Manila is painted by NA Carlos V. Francisco.
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Kasaysayan ng Maynila ICP Marker
1996[13]
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Basi Revolt Paintings by Esteban Pichay Villanueva
National Museum- Vigan, Ilocos Sur 1807 The paintings depict the Basi Revolt, also known as the Ambaristo Revolt in 1807 which was held in opposition to taxes on liquor in the Ilocos against the Spanish. The series of 14 paintings by Esteban Pichay Villanueva currently hangs at the National Museum in Vigan. 2009[14]
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Plan of a first class public school in Mati, Mindanao
Spanish document section of the National Archives of the Philippines
National Library of the Philippines, Ermita, Manila 18 million original pages of documentation from the Spanish colonial period dating as far as the 16th century[15] [15][16]
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Feeding the Chicken Painting by Simon Flores
National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1890 An oil-on-canvass painting of master painter Simon Flores regarded as a transition from the miniaturist school of homegrown portraitists of the nineteenth century to the idyllic tableaux of the American period academic masters. NMP Declaration No. 03-2008 2008[17]
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Una Bulaqueña
National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1895 Also known as La Bulaqueña, literally "the woman from Bulacan", the oil-on-canvass painting is portrait of a Emiliana Yriarte Trinidad, Filipino woman wearing a traditional Filipino dress. Painted by Juan Luna.
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Una Bulaqueña ICP Marker, Manila
Museum Declaration No. 01-2008
2008[17]
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Mother's Revenge
National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1894 Made by revolutionary hero Jose Rizal during his exile in Dapitan. The terra cotta sculpture is an allegorical representation of the situation in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. NMP Declaration No. 02-2008 2008[17]
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Artifacts and Ecofacts from Philippine Archaeological Sites

National Museum of Anthropology, Ermita, Manila Pleistocene (707,000 YA) – 15th century National Cultural Treasures are as follows:
  1. Manunggul Burial Jar
  2. Calatagan Ritual Pot
  3. Maitum Anthropomorphic Burial Jar No. 13
  4. Maitum Quadrangular Burial Jar
  5. Leta-Leta Jarlet with Yawning Mouth
  6. Leta-Leta Footed Jarlet
  7. Leta-Leta Presentation Dish
  8. Pandanan 14th Century Blue-and-White Porcelain
  9. Lena Shoal Blue-and-White Dish with Flying Elephant
  10. Puerto Galera Blue-and-White Jar
  11. Palawan Zoomorphic Ear Pendant
  12. Cabalwan Earliest Flake Tools
  13. Batangas Likha Figurines
  14. Mataas Shell Scoop
  15. Duyong Shell Adze
  16. Tabon Skull Cap
  17. Tabon Mandible
  18. Tabon Tibia Fragment
  19. Bolinao Skull with Teeth Ornamentation
  20. Gold Seal of Captain General Antonio Morga
  21. Oton Death Mask
  22. Butuan Paleograph
  23. Laguna Copper Plate
  24. San Diego Astrolabe
  25. Banton Burial Cloth
  26. Marinduque Celadon Jar
  27. Butuan Balangay Boat
  28. Butuan Crucible
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Palayok ng Kalatagan Marker, NMA, Manila
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Marker of Telang Pangyumao ng Banton at National Museum of Anthropology in Manila, Philippines
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NMP Declaration No. 3-2010[18]
2010
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Spoliarium
National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1884 An oil-on-canvass painting by Juan Luna considered by the Filipino art community as the most prized painting made by a Filipino master painter.
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Marker of Spoliarium by Juan Luna
2006[19]
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Retablo (altar piece) from the Church of San Nicolas de Tolentino in Dimiao, Bohol[20]

National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 18th century A side altar from the St. Nicholas de Tolentine Parish in Dimiao, Bohol.[21] The retablo with traces of vibrant polychrome was made by an unknown master.
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From the Dimiao catholic church in Bohol, Philippines
NMP Declaration No. 6-2011
2011
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National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1953 The artwork consists of four oil paintings on canvas created by national artist Carlos V. Francisco in 1953 for the entrance of the Philippine General Hospital. This quadriptych depicts the history of medicine in the Philippines until the middle of the 20th century.
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Progress of Medicine in the Philippines by Carlos V. Francisco National cultural treasure marker Pambansang yamang pangkalinangan
2011[20]
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National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1892 Interior d'un Café (Parisian Life) by Juan Luna (1857–1899) was exhibited in 1904 at the St Louis Exposition (World's Fair). [17]
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University of Santo Tomas Baybayin Documents
University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila 1613 The UST Baybayin Documents are 17th century land deeds written in baybayin, an ancient Philippine syllabary or suyat. It is the first document to be declared a national cultural treasure. 2014[22]
International Rice Research Institute by Vicente Manansala
National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1962 Twin murals of NA Vicente Manansala portraying Filipino rural life.
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IRRI Series ICP Marker, Manila
2015[23]
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Maradika Qur'an of Bayang (From Lanao del Sur)
National Museum of Anthropology, Ermita, Manila The oldest known Quran (Koran) in the Philippines. The Quran is believed to be one of the few copies translated into a non-Arabic language—that is, using a language in the Malay family and handwritten in Arabic calligraphy. 2015[24]
Alcaiceria de San Fernando Marker of 1762 (from Binondo) National Museum of Anthropology, Ermita, Manila 1762 A large stone tablet discovered at the Spanish colonial era site of the Real Alcaicería de San Fernando- a customhouse and marketplace, an example of official regulations enacted by the Spanish colonial government against the Chinese. 2015[25]
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Sacred Art of the Parish Church of Santiago Apostol (4 Paintings in Situ)

Paete, Laguna 18th–19th century Four monumental paintings inside the St. James the Apostle Parish church in Paete, Laguna, which are:
  1. San Cristobal I
  2. San Cristobal II
  3. Langit, Lupa at Impierno
  4. Jucio Final
Declaration No. 11-2015/13-2015[17] 2015[24]
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Sacred Painting of the Image of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga, Including the Intangible Properties Intrinsic to the Cultural Significance of the Painting[c]
Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Solitude of Porta Vaga, Cavite City, Cavite 1692 A shrine containing a framed image of the Virgin that was found on the beach along Cañacao Bay by fishermen and local residents working at the Cavite Royal Arsenal
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National Cultural Treasure Pin of Our Lady of Solitude of Porta Vaga
NMP declaration no. 2, s. 2017[26]
2017
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Nueva Segovia Archdiocesan Archives
Vigan, Ilocos Sur early 1990s Archives of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia which contains documents as early as 1645. Notable documents are the death register of Gabriela Silang – a national hero of the Philippines and the baptismal records of Father Jose Burgos, a Filipino martyr 2018[27]
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National cultural treasure marker Pambansang Yamang Pangkalinangan Ang Kiukok, Men at work triptych
Men at Work by Ang Kiukok
National Museum of Fine Arts, Ermita, Manila 1979 A semi-abstract triptych of men at work by NA Ang Kiukok commissioned for the National Manpower and Youth Commission which was displayed at the TESDA -NCR office.
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National cultural treasure marker Pambansang Yamang Pangkalinangan Ang Kiukok, Men at work triptych
2021[28]
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Culion Museum and Archives
Culion, Palawan 2016 Culion Museum and Archives (2016) of the Culion Leper colony, established in 1906 which once the largest leper colony in the world. [d] 2024[29][30]
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Noli Me Tangere
National Library of the Philippines, Ermita, Manila Original manuscript of the first novel of Jose Rizal- Filipino polymath and Nationalist housed at the National Library of the Philippines 2024[31]
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First page of El filibusterismo manuscript
El Filibusterismo
National Library of the Philippines, Ermita, Manila Original manuscript of the second novel of Jose Rizal- Filipino polymath and Nationalist housed at the National Library of the Philippines 2024[31]
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Mi Ultimo Adios
National Library of the Philippines, Ermita, Manila Original manuscript of the last poem of Jose Rizal- Filipino polymath and Nationalist housed at the National Library of the Philippines 2024[31]
Baptism of Christ By Juan Senson of the Saint Clement Parish Collection in Angono, Rizal Angono, Rizal 19th- to early-20th-century Ibero-American style painting of the Baptism of Christ on galvanized tin sheet by Juan "Tandang Juancho" Seson. 2024[32]
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Tangible-immovable National Cultural Treasures

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Santa Ana Site Museum
Santa Ana, Manila 1725 Contains artifacts collected from the archaeological excavations of the churchyard which was the 11th to 14th century AD settlement of the Kingdom of Namayan PD 260, s. 1973[33] 1973
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Paoay Church
Paoay, Ilocos Norte 1710 The church, built by the Augustinians, is an outstanding example of Earthquake Baroque, with its large buttresses and superior craftsmanship. Part of 4 churches under the UNESCO world heritage site distinction under Baroque churches of the Philippines PD 260, s. 1973[33] 1973
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Parish Church of Saint Andrew
Bacarra, Ilocos Norte 1782 An Augustinian established Spanish colonial-era church built of brick and coral stone. The sites' main feature is the dome-less belfry. PD 260, s. 1973[33] 1973
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Church of San Agustin and Liturgical objects
Intramuros, Manila 1607 The oldest existing Roman Catholic church in the Philippines under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine. Part of 4 churches under the UNESCO world heritage site distinction under Baroque churches of the Philippines PD 260, s. 1973[33] 1973
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Fort Pilar
Zamboanga City 1635 Formally known as Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza, the 17th-century military defense fortress built by the Spanish colonial government was used as the main line of defense in the Zamboanga region against Muslim pirates. It became Roman Catholic Marian shrine after apparitions were seen in 1734 and 1897 and also hosts the National Museum's Zamboanga branch. PD 260, s. 1973[33] 1973
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Angono Petroglyphs
Binangonan, Rizal 2000 BC A series of 127 prehistoric figures carved on rock[34] PD 260, s. 1973[33] [e]1973[35]
Stone Agricultural Calendars of Dap-ay Guiday Dap-ay, Guiday, Besao, Mountain Province A stone calendar used by the Agawa people of Mountain Province. PD 260, s. 1973[33] 1973
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Foggy Ifugao Rice Terraces
Banaue, Ifugao Series of rice terraces in the Cordillera highlands of the Philippines

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PD 260, s. 1973[33] 1973
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Mestizo Section, The Houses of Padre Jose Burgos and Leona Florentino in its Scope
Vigan, Ilocos Sur
  1. Excellent surviving example of Spanish settlement planning in the Philippines. [g]

2. The Padre Jose Burgos house is the birthplace of Fr. Jose Burgos, one of the three Filipino martyrs known as Gomburza.

3. The Leona Florentino House is the expansive bahay na bato of Leona Florentino, Filipina poet and satirist in the Ilocano and Spanish Languages.

PD 756, s. 1978 1978[36]
Tau't Batu Petroglyphs Quezon, Palawan Anthropomorphic charcoal cave drawings in Ugpay cave PD 1499, s. 1978 1978[37]
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Parish Church of San Agustin[h]
Bacong, Negros Oriental 1850 Best preserved Spanish colonial-era church in Negros Oriental.
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Bacong Church National Cultural Treasure plaque – 2
NMP Declaration 2-2001
2001[38]
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Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception[i]
Balayan, Batangas 1795 A well-preserved Spanish colonial-era church established by the Augustinian recollects. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Parish Church of Santiago Apostol[j]
Betis, Guagua, Pampanga 1770 Famous for the moniker "Sistine chapel of the Philippines" for its intricate and well preserved ceiling paintings.
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Betis Church National Museum Marker, Guagua, Pampanga
NMP Declaration 2-2001
2001[38]
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Church complex of Patrocinio de Maria – Boljoon Church Historical Landmark
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  1. Boljoon, Cebu
  2. Carcar
  3. Sibonga
  4. Argao
  5. Dalaguete
  6. Oslob
  1. 1783
The (1) Patrocinio de Maria, more commonly known as Boljoon church is a church-convent complex built in the Spanish colonial era, known for its exquisite punch woodwork.

In 2018, as an expansion of the declaration of NCT, the following sites were included.

2. Sta. Catalina de Alejandria Church

3. Nuestra Senora del Pilar

4. San Miguel Archangel

5. San Guillermo de Aquitania

6. La Inmaculada Concepcion

(1)NMP Declaration 2-2001 (1) 2001[38][39]

(2–6) 2018[40]

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Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church Calasiao (Mamaradlo, Calasiao, Pangasinan; 02-24-2023)
Parish Church of Saints Peter and Paul [l]
Calasiao, Pangasinan 1852 A Spanish colonial-era church established by the Dominicans. Best-preserved church complex in Pangasinan. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Dupax del Sur Church
San Vicente Ferrer Church Complex and Dampol Bridge of Dupax Del Sur [m]
Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya (1) 1776(2) 1818 The (1)San Vicente Ferrer Church Complex is an 18th-century Baroque church known as the best preserved Spanish colonial-era church in the province of Nueva Vizcaya.

The (2) Dampol Bridge is a single-span brick and rock bridge built by the Isinai and other indigenous communities during the Spanish colonial era. The bridge having been integral to the San Vicente church complex has been added to its declaration in 2015

NMP Declaration 2-2001 (1) 2001[38]

(2) 2015[24]

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Parish Church of Immaculate Conception of Guiuan [n]
Guiuan, Eastern Samar 1844 A Spanish colonial-era church established by the Jesuits and further ornamented by the Franciscans. Noted for its extensive shell ornamentation in its interiors.[41] NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception [o]
Jasaan, Misamis Oriental 19th century A Spanish colonial-era church done in "barn-style" baroque noted for the facade's three stories of brick and wood. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Parish Church of San Juan Bautista [p]
Jimenez, Misamis Occidental 1880 Also known as Jimenez Church, the structure is a late-19th century, Baroque church. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Church complex of San Isidro Labrador
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Lazi, Siquijor 1884 A well preserved Spanish colonial-era church made of coral stone and wood. Noted for its intact and expansive convent NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Parish Church of San Pedro and San Pablo of Loboc [r]
Loboc, Bohol 1734 A Jesuit established Baroque church made of coral stone famed for its ceiling murals done by Canuto Avila and sons. MD-2-2001 2001[38]
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Parish Church of Santa Catalina de Alejandria [s]
Luna, La Union 1741 More commonly known as the Namacpacan church, it is an example of a Spanish colonial-era earthquake baroque architecture. It is the home of the Our Lady of Namacpacan. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Parish Church of San Carlos Borromeo [t]
Mahatao, Batanes 1873 Also known as Mahatao Church, the first church was constructed in 1787. By 1789, the wooden church was replaced by a stone church. When a typhoon hit the Batanes islands in 1872, the church was damaged and was replaced with a more sophisticated rock church in 1873, which continues to be the current church of Mahatao. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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St. William the Hermit Church in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
Parish Church of San Guillermo de Aquitania [u]
Magsingal, Ilocos Sur 1827 A Spanish colonial era brick church noted for its unique and intricate retablo. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Majayjay Church, Laguna, Jul 2024
Parish Church of San Gregorio Magno [v]
Majayjay, Laguna 1649 A Spanish colonial-era Romanesque brick church[42]. Its convento is an early well-preserved example. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Maragondon Church Facade
Parish Church of the Assumption of Our Lady [w]
Maragondon, Cavite 1714 A Spanish colonial-era church famed for its intricately carved woodwork and its polychromed retablos. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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San Andres Parish Church, Masinloc, Zambales
Parish Church of San Andres de Masinloc [x]
Masinloc, Zambales 18th Century A 19th-century Baroque church built with coral stone instead of adobe stone. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Saint John the Baptist Church Tabaco (Ziga Avenue, Tabaco, Albay; 04-18-2023)
Church of Santa Monica Historical Landmark [y]
Panay, Capiz 1884 Commonly known as Panay Church, it was initially built in 1774, and was rebuilt in 1884 after the former structure was damaged by a typhoon. The church contains the largest bell in the country. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Cathedral of San Jose [z]
Romblon, Romblon 17th century Spanish colonial era church known for its exquisite retablo. Seat of the Diocese of Romblon
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National Cultural Treasure marker of Romblon Cathedral
NMP Declaration 2-2001
2001[38]
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Church of Malaueg, Cagayan
Parish Church of San Raymundo de Peñaforte [aa]
Rizal (Malaueg), Cagayan 1617 Spanish colonial era church established by the Dominicans. Noted for its compact architecture and extensive use of fired brick. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Church complex and Camposanto of San Joaquin[ab]

San Joaquin, Iloilo (1) 1869(2) 1892 The (1) San Joaquin Parish church is a Spanish colonial era baroque church hewn from coral stone. Famous for the relief of the Rendicion de Tetuan on its facade.

The (2) Camposanto de San Joaquin is a catholic cemetery built in the Spanish colonial era famous for its impressive mortuary chapel. Added to the NCT declaration of the Church of San Joaquin in 2015.

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San Joaquin Church NMPP Marker, Iloilo
(1)NMP Declaration 2-2001
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(2) 2015

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Church of Tabaco Historical Landmark [ac]
Tabaco, Albay 1879 Founded in 1664, the present church was built by the seculars in 1864 and completed in 1879. Museum Declaration 2-2001[17] 2001[38]
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Saint Ildefonsus of Toledo Parish (Tanay, Rizal; 08-14-2021)
Parish Church of San Ildefonso [ad]
Tanay, Rizal 1783 This Spanish colonial-era church is famed for the native inspired depiction of the Stations of the cross. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel (Lopez Jaena, Tayabas, Quezon; 10-08-2022)
Tayabas Basilica [ae]
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Spanish Colonial-Era Church Complexes[af]

Tayabas, Quezon 1894 Also known as the Basilica Minore de San Miguel Arkangel, this Spanish colonial era church is famous for its key-shaped layout and its long nave

In 2018, the site was expanded to include

  1. The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias
  2. The Site and Extant Remains of the Ermita de San Diego de Alcala
  3. Santuario de las Almas
  4. The Site Remains of the Cementerio de los Españoles
  5. The Capilla Mortuario
  6. The Cementerio de los Indios
NMP Declaration 2-2001

Expansion: MD-NO.1-2018

2001[38]
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Parish Church of Santa Catalina de Alejandria [ag]
Tayum, Abra 1803 19th-century Spanish colonial-era Baroque church NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Allan Jay Quesada – Tumauini Cathedral – afternoon exterior DSC 0158
Church of San Mattias, Tumauini
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Tumauini, Isabela 1783 The Tumauini Church is ultrabaroque in style and entirely made of bricks. Its belfry is the only known Spanish colonial-era cylindrical tower in the country. NMP Declaration 2-2001 2001[38]
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Las Piñas Bamboo Organ
Las Piñas 1824 The Bamboo Organ is the only known oldest and largest bamboo organ existing in the world today with a unique and distinct sound as compared to other pipe organs, built by Fr. Diego Cera
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Las Piñas Bamboo Organ National Cultural Treasure plaque
NMP Declaration No. 01-2003
2003[17]
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Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Historical Landmark
Burgos, Ilocos Norte 1892 Spanish colonial-era Lighthouse made of brick and wood. Still in use, the site is managed by the Philippine coast guard 2005[43]
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Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte 1892 Jose Rizal made this map from August to September 1892 assisted by Francisco Paula de Sanchez, his favorite teacher in Ateneo de Manila. It was intended as a way for teaching geography and history to Rizal's pupils in Dapitan and part of Rizal's beautification project to the town plaza. 2005[17]
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Daraga Church
Daraga, Albay 1773 The church is known for its Churrigueresque architectural style in its façade, a fine example of Baroque architecture, and made out of volcanic rocks, which are rich in the area.[44][45] 2007[46]
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Camarin de la Virgen
Santa Ana, Manila c. 1720–1725 Chapel room inside the Santa Ana church which functions as the dressing room of the Nuestra Señora delos Desamparados 2008[47]
Maranao Torogan Pompongan-a-marantao, Marawi, Lanao del Sur 1900 Commonly known as Kawayan Torogan, the specific structure is a traditional Maranao torogan (house) built by Sultan sa Kawayan Makaantal. It is the last standing example of the house of the elite members of the Maranaos, and the only remaining habitable torogan. NMP Declaration No. 4-2008 2008[48]
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Bonifacio National Monument
Caloocan 1933 Known commonly as Monumento, it is a monument designed by the NA Guillermo Tolentino to commemorate Philippine revolutionary Andrés Bonifacio, the founder and Supremo of the Katipunan. 2009
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University of Santo Tomas Main Building, Central Seminary, Arch of the Centuries and Open Spaces

Sampaloc, Manila 1611 The University of Santo Tomas itself was established in 1611, possessing the oldest extant university charter in Asia. In 1927, the (1) UST Main Building was re-established in its current location. The (2) Arch of the Centuries, first constructed in 1680, was transferred in the new campus in 1954 from the original site of UST in Intramuros which was destroyed during World War 2. NMP Declaration no. 1-2010 2010[17]
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Parish Church of the Holy Cross of Maribojoc
Maribojoc, Bohol 1852 to 1872 Spanish colonial era Baroque church built by order made of coral stone and rock. NMP Declaration No. 2-2010 2010[17]
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Metropolitan Theater Historical Landmark
Ermita, Manila 1931 Also known as Manila Metropolitan Theater, the Art Deco building designed by architect and NA Juan M. Arellano.
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Interior of Manila Metropolitan Theater and Facade
2010[49]
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Baclayon Church Historical Landmark
Baclayon, Bohol 1727 Best-preserved Spanish colonial-era Jesuit stone church in the Philippines 2010[50]
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Nuestra Señora de La Luz Parish Church Complex
Loon, Bohol 1864 An expansive and grand example of Recollect Baroque Architecture in the Philippines.

Includes the Inang-angan coralstone stairway

2010[50]
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Bohol Watchtowers (6)

  1. Maribojoc,
  2. Dauis,
  3. Panglao,
  4. Baclayon,
  5. Loay and
  6. Balilihan, Bohol
17th century – 18th century A series of six watchtowers in Bohol. They include the
  1. Punta Cruz Watchtower
  2. Dauis Watchtower
  3. Panglao Watchtower of
  4. Pamilacan Watchtower
  5. Loay Watchtower
  6. Balilihan Watchtower
Declaration No. 11-2011 2011[17]
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Spanish Colonial Bridges of Tayabas

Tayabas, Quezon 1793–1854 A series Spanish colonial era of bridges which include, but are not limited to:
  1. Puente de Alitao
  2. Puente de Reina Isabel II
  3. Puente de Don Francisco de Asis
  4. Puente de la Princesa
  5. Puente del Lakawan
  6. Puente del Mate
  7. Puente de la Ese
  8. Puente de las Despedidas
  9. Malagonlong Bridge
  10. Puente de Gibanga
2011
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San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church Complex and Ermita Ruins
Dimiao, Bohol 19th century Baroque church surrounded by ruins of the ermita, a walled cemetery containing human skulls exhibiting tooth-filing 2011[17]
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Shrine-Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Complex; Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Dauis; Dauis Church Complex Marker
Dauis, Bohol 1697 Spanish colonial era Gothic church built by order made of coral stone and rock. NMP Declaration No. 12-2011 2011[17]
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San Sebastian Church Historical Landmark
Quiapo, Manila 1891 A Neogothic basilica famed as being the only all-steel church in the country.
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SanSebastianCathedraljf8747 44
NMP Declaration No. 8-2011
2011[17]
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Sta. Monica Parish Church, Minalin, Pampanga (2)
Santa Monica Parish Church
Minalin, Pampanga 1834 Spanish colonial-era church made of brick and mortar. Notable for its retablo-like facade.
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National Cultural Treasure marker of Minalin Church, Pampanga 02
2011[51]
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Sto Domingo church complex and its ecclesiastical objects
Quezon City 1954 Also known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval de Manila, it is the largest church in Metro Manila and one of the biggest churches in Asia and serves as the base of the Dominicans in the Philippines. The church contains works murals painted by NA Carlos "Botong" Francisco, which shows the life of St. Dominic de Guzman
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Santo Domingo Church National Cultural Treasure marker
NMP declaration 4, s. 2012
2012[52]
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Fort San Andres in Romblon, Romblon 1
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Twin Forts of Romblon (Fuerza de San Antonio and Fuerza de Santiago)

Romblon, Romblon 1573 and 1760 respectively Spanish colonial era fortresses above (1)San Andres (San Antonio) and (2)Calvary Hills (Santiago)
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NMP Declaration No. 1-2013
2013[17]
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Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Loay, Bohol
Loay, Bohol 1822 Baroque-Renaissance Spanish Colonial era church made from cut coral stone. MD-7-2013; October 22, 2013 2013[53]
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Parish Church of the Santo Niño of Cortes
Cortes, Bohol 19th century Baroque-Renaissance Spanish Colonial era church made from cut coral stone. MD- 8-2013; October 22, 2013 2013[53]
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Jose Rizal National Monument
Ermita, Manila 1913 Entitled Motto Stella (guiding star), the monument is a memorial in Rizal Park made by Richard Kissling built to commemorate the executed Filipino nationalist, José Rizal. The monument contains his bones which were re-interred in 1912[54].
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Jose Rizal National Monument Marker
MD-9-2013; November 14, 2013
2013[55][53]
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Santa Barbara Church Complex
Santa Barbara, Iloilo 1845 Baroque-Renaissance, Spanish colonial era Augustinian church. Headquarters of Martin Delgado- General of the Philippine Revolution
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Santa Barbara Church NMPP Marker, Iloilo
NMP Declaration No. 10-2013
2013[17]
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The Fortifications of Manila : Intramuros and Fort San Antonio Abad
(1) Intramuros, Manila(2) Malate, Manila (1) 1571- 1862(2) 1584 (1) Intramuros is a walled city, built during the of the Spanish Colonial Period was synonymous to the City of Manila, having been the center of administrative and religious power in the region.[ai]

(2)Spanish colonial era fort famously captured by the British n 1762.

NMP Declaration No. 10-2014 2014[17]
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Parish Church of the Santo Tomas de Villanueva of Miagao
Miagao, Iloilo 1797 The Miagao Church was built in the late 18th century during the Spanish colonial period and is dedicated to St Thomas de Villanueva. Excellent example of Earthquake baroque. Part of 4 churches under the UNESCO world heritage site distinction under Baroque churches of the Philippines 2014[56]
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Parish Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola of Capul
Capul, Northern Samar 1781 A Spanish-era fortress church.[57][58] 2014[17]
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Church of Nuestra Señora de Manaoag
Manaoag, Pangasinan 1701 Includes the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and movable and intangible properties intrinsic to the cultural significance of the property 2015[24]
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Paco Park (Cementerio Municipal De Manila y Capilla de San Pancracio)
Paco, Manila 1822 The cemetery-park is a recreational garden and was once Manila's municipal cemetery built by the Dominicans during the Spanish colonial period. The cemetery was initially built due to a cholera epidemic in the early 19th century. Nationalist Jose Rizal and Priests Gomburza are notable burials. 2015[24]
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Watchtowers of Ilocos Norte (6)

Ilocos Norte Spanish colonial era watchtowers which includes :
  1. Badoc (Barangay Lingasay)
  2. Currimao (Barangay Poblacion Uno)
  3. Currimao (Barangay Torre)
  4. Belfry of San Guillermo Cathedral in Laoag
  5. Bacarra (Barangay Natba)
  6. Pasuquin (Barangay Puyupuyan)
2015[24]
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Watchtowers of Ilocos Sur (4)

Ilocos Sur Spanish colonial era watchtowers which includes :
  1. Santiago (Barangay Sabangan)
  2. San Esteban (Barangay Bateria)
  3. Narvacan (Barangay Sulvec)
  4. Belfry of San Agustin Church (Bantay, Ilocos Sur)
2015[24]
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La Union Watchtowers

  1. Luna
  2. Balaoan
  3. Bacnotan
  4. San Juan
  5. San Fernando

La Union

Spanish colonial era Spanish colonial era watchtowers of the province of La union which include the
  1. Baluarte Watchtower
  2. Almeida Watchtower
  3. Bacnotan watchtower
  4. Cartalan watchtower
  5. Ili sur watchtower
2015[59]
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Cagsawa ruins
Cagsawa Ruins
Daraga, Albay 1724 The present ruins are from the 1724 structure of the church, which was engulfed by a volcanic eruption in 1814. The original structure was built in 1587. 2015[24]
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Santa Maria Church Complex and Cemetery
Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur 1765 Spanish colonial-era Baroque brick structure unique in its function as both church and citadel. [aj] 2015
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The Retablos Mayor y Menores of  the Church of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria and its Church Complex
Silang, Cavite 1595 Spanish colonial era church in the baroque style with outstanding and culturally significant rococo altar pieces 2016[60]
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National Museum of Fine Arts Building (Old Legislative Building); Old Legislative Building Historical Landmark
Ermita, Manila 1918 Designed Arc. Ralph Harrington Doane and Antonio Toledo. Home of the Philippine Legislature, National Assembly of the Philippines, Commonwealth Congress and the Philippine Congress. Now houses the National Museum of Fine Arts NMP Declaration No. 07-2016 2016
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National Museum of Natural History Building (Old Agriculture and Commerce; and DOT Building)
Manila 1930s A neoclassic building designed by architect Antonio Toledo during the Philippine Commonwealth era. Now houses the National Museum of Natural History NMP Declaration No. 05-2016 2016[17]
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Camiguin Archaeological Sites Sunken Cemetery (and) Old Bonbon Church Ruins

Catarman, Camiguin
  1. 1853
The sunken cemetery (1) and the church of Bonbon (2) Ruins are spanish colonial era sites in Catarman destroyed during the eruption of Mt. Hibok-Hibok NMP Declaration No. 1-2017[17] 2016[53]
Guinsiliban Moro Watchtower Guinsiliban, Camiguin Spanish colonial era brick watchtower believed to be part of a larger structure used to guard the location from pirate attacks NMP Declaration No. 1-2017[17] 2016[53]
Pila Archeaological Site Pila, Laguna 12th century Also known as the Locsin Archaeological site, contains Iron age artifacts from the precolonial settlement of Pinagbayanan 2016[53]
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Capilla de San Pancracio
Caloocan 1884 Mortuary Chapel of the La Loma Cemetery. Oldest extant funerary chapel and cemetery grounds in Manila[61] 2016[53]
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Manila 1939 Art deco steel bridge designed by NA Juan Arellano built during the Philippine Commonwealth era. Restored after being badly damaged during the Liberation of Manila. NMP Declaration No. 02-2016 2016[17]
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Colonial Monuments of Manila

Intramuros, Manila 19th Century Monuments of monarchs and leaders during near the end of the Spanish colonial era.
  1. Rey Carlos IV
  2. Reina Isabel II
  3. Simon de Anda Monument
  4. Legaspi-Urdaneta monument
NMP Declaration No. 09-2016 2016[17]
Ayusan-Paoa Bridge (Puente de Paoa) Vigan, Ilocos Sur 1852 Spanish colonial era brick arch bridge 2016[62]
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Arch of Pagsanjan
Stone Arch of Pagsanjan
Pagsanjan, Laguna 1878 Arch was built by the locals to express gratitude to the Our Lady of Guadalupe, from protecting the town from bandits 2016[63]
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2012-06-23-Cultural Center of the Philippines-Evening
Tanghalang Pambansa of the Cultural Center of the Philippines by NA Arch. Leandro Locsin
Pasay 1969 Designed by NA Leandro Locsin, this brutalist structure contains theatres and exhibition halls.

The declaration also includes the following works

  1. Brass Sculptural Relief "the Seven Arts" by NA Vicente Manansala
  2. Woven Curtain "Genesis" by NA H. R. Ocampo
  3. Untitled Triptych Painting of NA Cesar T. Legaspi
  4. Painting "Black and White" by NA Arturo Luz
  5. Untitled Woven Curtain by Roberto Chabet
2018[40]
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Abbey of Our Lady of Monserrat, San Beda college
San Miguel, Manila 1925 Neo-gothic church of the San Beda college managed by the Benedictines 2017[42]
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The Facade of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Baclaran, Parañaque, Philippines.
National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Baclaran, Paranaque 1958 Colloquially known as Baclaran church, this Romanesque revival church is the headquarters of the Manila Vice Province of the Redemptorists. 2017[42]
Main Building & Complex of Quezon Institute by NA Juan Nakpil
Quezon City 1938 An art deco hospital designed by NA Juan Nakpil focused on the treatment of tuberculosis 2018[40]
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San Pablo de Cabagan

Casa Real Ruins

San Pablo, Isabela 1624 Ruins of a Spanish colonial-era baroque church and casa real 2018[40]
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Buildings of the Philippine Normal University

Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila Early 1920s The National Center for teacher education, established during the American occupation in 1901.

Includes:

  1. Normal Hall
  2. Geronima T. Pecson Hall (main building)
  3. PNU Faculty Center[64]
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Marker declaring the Buildings of the Philippine Normal University in Manila as an Important Cultural Property
NMP Declaration no. 1- 2018
2018[17]
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Original Sculpture in concrete and cast in bronze of "Oblation" by NA Guillermo Tolentino
Diliman, Quezon City 1939 Depicts a man facing upward with arms outstretched which became a symbol of the University of the Philippines. Sculpted by NA Guillermo Tolentino 2018[40]
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Cavite puerto

Cavite City Spanish colonial era Seaport area established during the Spanish colonial period.

Includes

  1. Ramon Quijano Samonte Park
  2. Cavite Naval Station
  3. Bell Tower of Church of Sta. Monica
  4. Main Gate and Western Part of Port San Felipe
  5. Site vestiges and archaeological remains of the Spanish colonial era fortifications, shipyards, public monuments, buildings, churches and religious buildings, houses and private establishments, street and other infrastructure together with associated anchorages and underwater sites in Bacoor Bay and Canacao Bay.
2018[40]
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Buildings of the Far Eastern University

Sampaloc, Manila 1938–1950 The six buildings of the university is recognized for its well-preserved Art Deco and International style buildings designed by National Artist Pablo Antonio and his son Pablo Jr.

Includes:

  1. Nicanor Reyes Sr. Hall
  2. Administration Building
  3. Admissions Building, formerly the Engineering Building or the East Asia Building
  4. Architecture and Fine Arts Building, formerly the Law Building
  5. Science Building
  6. FEU Chapel.[65] Also includes artwork
  7. Nicanor Reyes Memorial Square Bronze Scuptures -NA Vicente Manansala
  8. Tiled Mosaic of Our Lady of Fatima – by NA Vicente Manansala
  9. The Stations of the Cross – by NA Carlos "Botong" Francisco
  10. Crucifixion – by NA Carlos "Botong" Francisco
  11. Stained Glass Panels and Empowering the Youth Through Education Mural by Antonio Dumlao
  12. Bas Reliefs by Francesco Riccardo Monti
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Marker declaring the Buildings of the Far Eastern University in Manila as an Important Cultural Property
Museum Declaration no. 1-2018
2018[17]
Fort Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, and its Intrinsic Natural Setting at Tubigan Point San Jose de Buenavista, Antique 16th century Spanish colonial-era fort MD No. 13-2020 2019[17]
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Spanish Colonial Era Fortifications of Palawan and its intrinsic natural setting

  1. Taytay
  2. Dumaran
  3. Culion
  4. Linapacan
  5. Agutaya
  6. Cuyo
  7. Cagayancillo
  8. Balabac
Series of Spanish colonial era forts in the Province of Palawan.

Includes:

  1. Fuerza Sta. Isabel
  2. FortDumaran
  3. Fort Culion
  4. FortLinapacan
  5. FortAgutaya
  6. Fort Cuyo
  7. Fort Cagayancillo
  8. Fort Balabac
MD No. 14-2020 (June 27, 2019) 2019[17]
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Sandugo
Tagbilaran, Bohol Monument commemorating the Blood compact of Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, the chieftain of Bohol. Work by NA Napoleon V. Abueva MD-9-2020 2019[17]
Old Bridge of Paoay Paoay, Ilocos Norte 19th century A single-arch brick baroque bridge near the Paoay church NMP declaration no. 34-2020[66] 2020
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Quezon Memorial Shrine
Quezon City 1978 Memorial and Final Resting Place of Manuel L. Quezon- First President of the Philippine Commonwealth, and Aurora A. Quezon, First Lady NMP Declaration No. 29-2020 2020
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Church Complex of Nuestra Señora de Caysasay

Taal, Batangas Spanish colonial-era church complex brought about by the devotion of the people to the Our Lady of Caysasay.

Includes the

  1. Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay
  2. San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps
  3. Balon de Sta. Lucia
NMP Declaration No. 32-2020[40] 2020
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Casa Rocha
Tagbilaran Bohol 1831 Oldest Bahay na bato in the province of Bohol. Acquired by the National Museum in 2020.[67] NMP Panel of Experts Resolution No. 2-2020[68] 2020
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Severino Alberto Building, site of the Panciteria Macanista de Buen Gusto mentioned in El Filibusterismo
Binondo, Manila 1880s Site of the Panciteria Macanista de Buen Gusto, a spanish colonial-era restaurant mentioned in El Filibusterismo. 2020[69]
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Fort San Pedro with its Intrinsic Setting Relative to its Immediate Surrounding
Cebu City 1738 Oldest triangular bastion Spanish colonial era fort in the country NMP Declaration No. 12-2020 2020[17]
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Malacañang Sa Sugbo/Aduana Building
Cebu City 1910 Formerly a customs building and the official residence of the President of the Philippines in Cebu. Now the National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu NMP Declaration No. 12-2020 2020[17]
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Plaza Independencia with its Intrinsic Setting Relative to its Immediate Surrounding
Cebu City NMP Declaration No. 12-2020 2020[17]
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The Monument to Miguel Lopez De Legaspi with its Intrinsic Setting Relative to its Immediate Surrounding
Cebu City Monument to conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legaspi NMP Declaration No. 12-2020 2020[17]
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Watchtowers of Quezon

  1. Gumaca
  2. Pitogo
  3. Atimonan
  4. Unisan
  5. Macalelon
(2) 1766

(3) 1752 (5)1855

Spanish colonial-era watchtowers used by the locals to guard their territories against Moro and pirate raids.

Includes

  1. Kutang San Diego in Gumaca
  2. Kutang San Pablo in Pitogo
  3. Iskong Bantay in Atimonan
  4. Kutang San Pablo or Moog Bantayan in Unisan
  5. Kastilyo Watchtower in Macalelon
Museum Declaration no. 54-2020 2020[70]
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Limestone tombs of Kamhantik (Philippines)
Mt. Kamhantik Acheaological site
Mulanay, Quezon c. 9th century Site of a 9th century burial site which features limestone coffins. 2020[69]
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San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur
Church complex, municipio, asilo and escuela of San Vicente, Ilocos sur
San Vicente, Ilocos Sur 1795 The complex is an excellent example of Spanish colonial landscape planning. 2020[71]
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Church complex of San Vicente Ferrer Parish
Calape, Bohol 1802 Neo-gothic church established by the Augustinian recollects. NMP Declaration No. 59-2020 2020[72]
Budiao church ruins Daraga, Albay 1798 Ruins of a Spanish colonial-era baroque church destroyed durin the eruption of Mt. Mayon NMP Declaration No. 40-2020 2020[69]
Taytay-Boni Bridge Miag-ao, Iloilo 1854 Spanish colonial -era coral stone bridge NMP Declaration No. 36-2000[73] 2020[74]
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Basilica del Santo Niño and Convent Pavilion of Magellan's Cross

Cebu City 18th century
  1. Formally called the Basilica Minore del Señor Santo Niño, it is a Spanish colonial-era baroque church which houses the Sto. Niño de Cebu and Ecce Homo, two of the oldest Christian artifacts in the country.
  2. A pavilion that houses the Magellan's Cross, a Christian cross supposedly planted by Magellan upon his arrival to the islands in 1521
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Sto. Niño Basilica as National Cultural Property, Cebu City
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Pasay 1976 Asia's first convention center designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin. The declaration includes the following as NCT
  1. Concrete Sculpture "Anito" by NA Arturo Luz
  2. Steel Sculpture "Grid' by NA Arturo Luz
  3. Painting "Pagdiriwang" by NA Jose T. Joya
  4. Carved Wooden Furniture by NA Napoleon Abueva[75]
2022
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Sheikh Karim-ul Makhdum Mosque
Simunul, Tawi-Tawi 1380 Known as the birthplace of Islam in the Philippines built by Arab trader and missionary Makhdum Karim in 1380 [76]
Shell Midden sites
  1. Lal-lo
  2. Gattaran

Cagayan

Neolithic era A prehistoric dumpsite of mostly mollusk shells revealing information about eating habits and diets of ancient ancestors[ak] [77]
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Binangonan Church
Binangonan, Rizal 1621 2025[78]
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Intangible National Cultural Treasures

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Official NCT Name Associated Location/s Period Description Legal Bases/ Official marker Year declared
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Bayi, a bamboo bow from Mindoro
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Philippine Paleographs (Hanunoo, Build, Tagbanua and Pala'wan)

Mindoro and Palawan Ancient Philippine scripts which include
  1. Hanunoo
  2. Buid
  3. Tagbanua
  4. Pala'wan

[al]

NMP Declaration No. 001-97[17] (as a whole) 1997

4. 1974[79]

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Rice farming is a significant part of the local economy and culture, with traditional practices deeply rooted in the community
The Hudhud Chants of the Ifugao
Ifugao province unknown The Hudhud consists of 200 narrative chants traditionally performed by the Ifugao community, most especially in the process of the rice harvest[80] NMP Declaration No. 002-01[17] 2001[81]
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The Darangen Epic of the Maranao People of Lake Lanao
Lake Lanao, Lanao del Sur AD 100 An ancient pre-Islamic epic song that encompasses a wealth of knowledge of the Maranao people who live in the Lake Lanao region of Mindanao.[am] Declaration No. 01-2002    2002[17]
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National Cultural Treasure Petitions

More information Site/ Object/ Practice name, Locations ...
Site/ Object/ Practice name Locations Petitioner/s Description Reference
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The details of the Catholic Church of Morong.
San Geronimo Parish church (Morong Church) and its ecclesiastical objects
Morong, Rizal Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo Spanish-colonial era baroque church [82][83]
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The façade of Baras Church.
Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Joseph (Baras Church)
Baras, Rizal Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo Spanish-colonial era baroque church [82][84]
Vista Parcial del Pueblo de Angono Y Laguna de Bae (Morong) by Juan Senson Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Manila, Philippines An oil-on-canvas painting by Juan "Tandang Juancho" Senson is slated to become a National Cultural Treasure (NCT). The announcement of its declaration was made by Angono Cultural Heritage Office Director Prof. James Owen Saguinsin during the declaration ceremony for another NCT Baptism of Christ by the same artist. [85]
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See also

Notes

  1. Included in the UNESCO tentative list entitled Prehistoric Sites of the Cagayan Valley Basin.
  2. Declared as archaeological reserve by virtue of PD no. 1109, s. 1977
  3. This cultural object is both tangible-movable and intangible.
  4. Inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the world Asia-Pacific Register in 2018.
  5. Declaration official name "Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs"
  6. In 1995, the site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site entitled Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, which include Nagacadan terrace cluster, Hungduan terrace cluster, Mayoyao terrace cluster, Bangaan terrace cluster and the Batad terrace cluster. Furthermore, other terraces are in the UNESCO tentative list under the name Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (extension) which include Ahin Rice Terraces, Hingyon Rice Terraces Cluster, Central Banaue Rice Terraces Cluster (Pula, Cambulo, Poitan, Tam-an, Amganad, Kinakin, Gohang, San Fernando, Uhaj, Bocos, and Viewpoint) and Ducligan Rice Terraces
  7. Inscribed as UNESCO world heritage site under the name Historic city of Vigan.
  8. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  9. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  10. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  11. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  12. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  13. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  14. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  15. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  16. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  17. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  18. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  19. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  20. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  21. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  22. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  23. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  24. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  25. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  26. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  27. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  28. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  29. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  30. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  31. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  32. Outbuildings in the 2018 expansion of declaration of NCT to the Tayabas Basilica.
  33. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  34. Part of the 26 Spanish colonial-era churches recognized as NCT in 2001[1]
  35. Included in the UNESCO tentative list entitled Colonial Urban Plan and Fortifications of the Walled City of Manila
  36. Part of 4 churches under the UNESCO world heritage site distinction under Baroque churches of the Philippines
  37. Included in the UNESCO world heritage site tentative list entitled Prehistoric Sites of the Cagayan Valley Basin
  38. The four scripts were inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme, under the name Philippine Paleographs
  39. Designated as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008.

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