2021 Calendar: Key Quincentennial Commemoration Events in the Philippines

KEY EVENTS

Jan	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
17 *5:40pm*	1. 100-day countdown to the 500^th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan (D-Day)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Lapu-Lapu City LGU	John Kristoffer Rafols Lapu-Lapu City Tourism, Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission llc.tchac@gmail.com
	2. Declaration of Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City as site of permanent display (24/7) of the Philippine flag	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Lapu-Lapu City LGU	Gerwill Cruz National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
	3. LED-lighted 500 emblem at Rizal Park, Manila	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, NM, NPDC	Karen Anne Capiz Deputy Director Liter of Light Philippines karen.capiz@literoflight.org
	4. Beginning of D-Day campaigns		PCOO	Ken Marcaida Philippine Information Agency kmarcaida.pcoo@gmail.com
Mar	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
16	5. Beginning of the 500^th anniversary of the Philippine part in the first circumnavigation of the world and unveiling of the Samar quincentennial historical marker, Calicoan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar (8-9am)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP Guiuan LGU	Kinna Kwan Guiuan Municipal Government kinna.kwan@gmail.com, ad.lguguiuan@gmail.com
16	6. Unveiling of the Suluan quincentennial historical marker, Suluan Is., Guiuan, Eastern Samar (1-2pm)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP Guiuan LGU	Kinna Kwan Guiuan Municipal Government kinna.kwan@gmail.com, ad.lguguiuan@gmail.com
17 *9am*	7. Groundbreaking of the Guiuan Museum, Guiuan, Eastern Samar	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP Guiuan LGU	Kinna Kwan Guiuan Municipal Government kinna.kwan@gmail.com, ad.lguguiuan@gmail.com
18	8. 500^th anniversary of the Philippine-Spanish Contact and the unveiling of the Homonhon quincentennial historical marker, Homonhon Is., Guiuan, E. Samar (9-10am)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP Guiuan LGU	Kinna Kwan Guiuan Municipal Government kinna.kwan@gmail.com, ad.lguguiuan@gmail.com
18	9. Unveiling of the Guiuan Church Historical Marker, Guiuan, Eastern Samar (5-6pm)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP Guiuan LGU	Kinna Kwan Guiuan Municipal Government kinna.kwan@gmail.com, ad.lguguiuan@gmail.com
Apr	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
14	10. Declaration of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu and the image of the Santo Niño de Cebu as National Cultural Treasure (500^th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NM, Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu – Philippines	TBA
14	11. Opening of the Exhibit: Santo Niño in the Life of the Filipino People	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu – Philippines	Gerwill Cruz National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
27 *8am*	500^th Anniversary of the Victory and Mactan Commemorative Rites (8am) 12. Military Honors for Lapulapu’s 500^th Anniversary of Heroism, Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City (invited guest of honor: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte) 13. Unveiling of the Mactan, Lapulapu and Magellan quincentennial historical markers, Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Cebu,	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, AFP, Lapu-Lapu City LGU	Ken Marcaida Philippine Information Agency kmarcaida.pcoo@gmail.com
	14. Nationwide simultaneous flag raising ceremony (8pm)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	DILG, CSC, DFA	Ken Marcaida Philippine Information Agency kmarcaida.pcoo@gmail.com
	15. Quincentennial TV Special	PTV4, RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	PCOO	Ken Marcaida Philippine Information Agency kmarcaida.pcoo@gmail.com
	16. Lighting of various historic sites and landmarks across the country (6pm)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	DILG, CSC, DFA	Ken Marcaida Philippine Information Agency kmarcaida.pcoo@gmail.com
	17. Quincentennial Evening Show, Metropolitan Theater and Liberty Shrine (7pm)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NCCA, NHCP	Ken Marcaida Philippine Information Agency kmarcaida.pcoo@gmail.com
	18. Lighting of the Solar-Powered Quincentennial Emblem, Lapu-Lapu City (8pm)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	A Liter of Light Foundation	Karen Anne Capiz Deputy Director Liter of Light Philippines karen.capiz@literoflight.org
	19. Lighting of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway, SRP, Cebu City (8pm)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	CCLEX, MetroPacific	Jasmin Suma-oy Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Corporation jgsumaoy@cclex.com.ph
Oct	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
20	20. Opening Session of the Philippine International Quincentennial Conference at Cotabato City (Virtual/Tentative)	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Gerwill Cruz National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph

MAJOR EVENTS

Jan	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
18 *4pm*	21. Launching of the 5000-piso commemorative banknote and medal	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas	Atty. Sarah Severina C. Curtis Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas curtissc@bsp.gov.ph
Mar	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
24-26	22. Visitation of the Spanish Navy training ship Juan Sebastian Elcano at Cebu and Manila	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	DND, DFA, Embassy of Spain in the Philippines	TBA
25	23. 500^th anniversary of the Dinagat Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Gibusong quincentennial historical marker, Magsaysay, Gibusong Is., Loreto, Dinagat Island	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Engr. Joy Conales (Municipal Engineer) 0910-415-8033 0966-245-6837 jess2conales@gmail.com jessamarrette@gmail.com
25	24. 500^th anniversary of the Hinunangan Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Hinunangan quincentennial historical marker, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Arnie Estillore (Municipal Tourism Officer) 0917-136-3186 0961-027-6235 arnie.satt@gmail.com
29	25. 500^th anniversary of the Limasawa Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Limasawa quincentennial historical marker, Government Compound, Limasawa, Southern Leyte	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Remigilda Salomon 0917-633-8215 rems_0418yahoo.com
Apr	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
4	26. 500^th anniversary of the Leyte Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Leyte quincentennial historical marker, Combado, Maasin City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Atty. Pina Luz “Chen” Abrea (City Tourism Officer) 0917-328-8025 lgumaasincity@yahoo.com chenabrea@gmail.com
5	27. 500^th anniversary of the Canigao Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Canigao quincentennial historical marker, Canigao Island, Matalom Leyte	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ar. Genissa O. Villegas National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat infra@nqc.gov.ph
	28. 500^th anniversary of the Gatighan Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Gatighan quincentennial historical marker, Himokilan Island, Hindang, Leyte	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Mr. Dexter Zarcon (Municipal Tourism Officer) 0919-002-1722 dothindang@gmail.com
	29. 500^th anniversary of the Baybay Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Baybay quincentennial historical marker, Baybay City, Leyte	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ar. Genissa O. Villegas National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat infra@nqc.gov.ph
6	30. 500^th anniversary of the Ponson Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Ponson quincentennial historical marker, Pilar Cebu	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Rosario Fernandez (Municipal Tourism Officer) 0942-409-0199 0917-749-2132 lina_zarco@yahoo.com rosariomanoza8@gmail.com
	31. 500^th anniversary of the Poro Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Poro quincentennial historical marker, Poro, Cebu	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Jocelyn “Joy” Tawil (Municipal Tourism Officer) 0917-128-5456 0939-910-4598 joylaja@yahoo.com
	32. 500^th anniversary of the Ticobon Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Ticobon quincentennial historical marker, San Francisco, Cebu	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP
7	33. 500^th anniversary of the Cebu Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Cebu quincentennial historical marker, Plaza Sugbu, Cebu City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Mr. Bryner Diaz (OIC, Cebu City Cultural and Historical Affairs Office) 0917-591-0498 bryner_diaz@yahoo.com
13	34. Unveiling of the Antonio Pigafetta historical marker, Plaza Independencia, Cebu City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cebu City LGU, Philippine-Italian Association	Mr. Bryner Diaz (OIC, Cebu City Cultural and Historical Affairs Office) 0917-591-0498 bryner_diaz@yahoo.com
13	35. Book Launching: Felice Prudente Sta. Maria’s Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic, Fort San Pedro, Cebu City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cebu City LGU	Ian Christopher Alfonso National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
May	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
2	36. 500^th anniversary of the Bohol Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Bohol quincentennial historical marker, Punta Cruz, Maribojoc, Bohol	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ar. Genissa O. Villegas National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat infra@nqc.gov.ph
4	37. 500^th anniversary of the Panilongon Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Panilongon quincentennial historical marker, Dumaguete City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ar. Genissa O. Villegas National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat infra@nqc.gov.ph
7	38. 500^th anniversary of the Kipit Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Kipit quincentennial historical marker, Brgy. Kipit, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Claire Catalbas (Assistant to the Municipal Tourism Officer) 0917-958-6019 labasontourism@gmail.com
13	39. 500^th anniversary of the Cagayan Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Cagayan quincentennial historical marker, Mapun, Tawi-Tawi	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Mr. Arasid Mohammad (Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator) 0905-152-0560 MapunLGU2020@gmail.com
27	40. 500^th anniversary of the Palawan Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Palawan quincentennial historical marker, Sitio Marikit, Brgy. San Juan, Aborlan, Palawan	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Karen Dondon (Municipal Tourism Officer) 0945-401-1874 ktemps.kt@gmail.com
Jun	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
18	41. 500^th anniversary of the Tagusao Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Tagusao quincentennial historical marker, Sitio Tagusao, Barong-Barong, Brooke’s Point, Palawan	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Michael Angelo Doblado Palawan Studies Center, Palawan State University palmike767@yahoo.com
21	42. 500^th anniversary of the Balabac Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Balabac quincentennial historical marker, Balabac, Palawan	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Michael Angelo Doblado Palawan Studies Center, Palawan State University palmike767@yahoo.com
Sept	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
30	43. 500^th anniversary of the Palawan Cape Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Dulo ng Palawan quincentennial historical marker, Buliluyan, Bataraza, Palawan	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021		Mr. Junaide Dawili (Municipal Tourism Officer) 0917-167-9111 tourismbataraza@gmail.com
Oct	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
11	44. 500^th anniversary of the Sulu Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Sulu quincentennial historical marker, Jolo, Sulu	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Engr. Vanessa Hassan Malbun (Municipal Engineer) 0995-621-3266 jolomungvt@gmail.com jolotourismoffice@gmail.com
11	45. 500^th anniversary of the Basilan Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Basilan quincentennial historical marker, Fuego-Fuego Beach, Brgy. Tabi-awan, Isabela City, Basilan	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Mr. Claudio Ramos II (City Tourism Officer) 0917-709-6624 claudmramos@yahoo.com
12	46. 500^th anniversary of the Cawit Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Cawit quincentennial historical marker, Cawit, Zamboanga City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez (City Tourism Officer) 0915-919-6081 sebastian.sarita@gmail.com
12	47. 500^th anniversary of the Subanen Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Subanin quincentennial historical marker, Zamboaga City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez (City Tourism Officer) 0915-919-6081 sebastian.sarita@gmail.com
14	48. 500^th anniversary of the Manalipa Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Manalipa quincentennial historical marker, Manalipa Island, Zamboanga City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez (City Tourism Officer) 0915-919-6081 sebastian.sarita@gmail.com
15	49. 500^th anniversary of the Moro Gulf Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Moro Gulf quincentennial historical marker, Pagadian City	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Mr. Gerardo “Gerry” San Pablo (City Tourism Officer) 0939-914-1855 gerardosanpablo458@gmail.com
19	50. 500^th anniversary of the Maguindanao Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Maguindanao quincentennial historical marker, Old Cotabato City Hall	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ms. Norianne Lou “Gurlie” Frondoza (City Tourism Officer) 0917-643-0028 gsfrondoza@gmail.com
25	51. 500^th anniversary of the Kamanga Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Benaian quincentennial historical marker, Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Mr. Joverie Glenogo (Executive Assistant to the Mayor) 0997-320-8936, 0929-474-2402
26	52. 500^th anniversary of the Batulaki Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Batulaki quincentennial historical marker, Brgy. Batulaki, Glan, Sarangani Province	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Mr. Joel Toledo (Mayor’s Office) 0916-349-0297 lgu_glan@yahoo.com
27	53. 500^th anniversary of the Balut Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Candighar quincentennial historical marker, Municipal Grounds, Balut Island, Sarangani Municipality, Davao Occidental	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Engr. Reynaldo Camillo (Municipal Engineer) 0917-701-1105
28	54. 500^th anniversary of the Sarangani Part in the First Circumnavigation of the World/ Unveiling of the Sarangani quincentennial historical marker, Brgy. Camalig, Sarangani Island, Sarangani Municipality, Davao Occidental	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Engr. Reynaldo Camillo (Municipal Engineer) 0917-701-1105

CULTURAL EVENTS

Jan	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
6	55. Deadline of submission to the Quincentennial Art Competition (12nn) and Lapulapu National Monument Design Competition (5pm)	NHCP Online Announcement via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ayesha Sayseng Quincentennial Art Competition Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673 Ar. Genissa Villegas Lapulapu National Monument Design Competition Secretariat infra@nqc.gov.ph
6	56. Biggest LED-lighted rosary show at the Rizal Park, Manila (for the front liners) (8pm)	Online Stream via fb.com/ themanilacathedral	A Liter of Light Foundation, Manila Cathedral, NPDC, NM	Karen Anne Capiz Deputy Director Liter of Light Philippines karen.capiz@literoflight.org
11	57. 2021 National Heritage Month Digital Poster Competition (11:59pm – Phil. Standard Time)	Via NCCA facebook page	NCCA	NHM Secretariat nhmsecretariat@gmail.com.
Feb	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
26	58. Announcement of winners to the Quincentennial Art Competition and Lapulapu National Monument Design Competition	NHCP Online Announcement via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Ayesha Sayseng National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673
Mar	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
16	59. Launching of the new Quincentennial Theme Song MTV “Bagani” (participated in by 50 OPM artists)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
27	60. Inauguration of the Battle of Mactan Diorama (Sulu Garden, Miag-ao, Iloilo)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	Sulu Garden Foundation	John Rick F. Bolaño Executive Associate Sulu Garden Foundation, Inc. Mobile: 0927-206-5902
31	61. 500^th anniversary of the mass at Limasawa, Southern Leyte	TBA	Diocese of Maasin, Limasawa LGU, Southern Leyte LGU	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
May	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
1	62. “Of Balanghai and Galleons: Journey Towards Nationhood”	Online Stream via FHFI FB page and Youtube	Museum of the Filipino People	Judith Neric FHFI Proj. Coordinator 09196179915 nericjudith@yahoo.com
2	63. Heritage Month Commemorative Stamps featuring: Philippine Indigenous Boats	Online Stream via FHFI FB page and Youtube or via zoom	Museum of the Filipino People, Phil. Postal Corp, NHCP, UPD CSSP Dean Dr. Abrera	Judith Neric FHFI Proj. Coordinator 09196179915 nericjudith@yahoo.com
Four weekends	64. Virtual Performances featuring: Alfonso “Coke” Bolipata & Pundaquit Virtuosi	Online Stream via FHFI FB page and Youtube	Museum of the Filipino People, Casa San Miguel, Julio Nakpil Music Project	Judith Neric FHFI Proj. Coordinator 09196179915 nericjudith@yahoo.com
TBA	65. Announcement of Winners: 2021 National Heritage Month Digital Poster Competition	TBA	NCCA	NHM Secretariat nhmsecretariat@gmail.com.
June	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details

ACADEMIC EVENTS

Jan	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
20 *9am*	66. 8^th Local Historical Committees Network Webinar Series: “The First Republic and Democracy in Asia”	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cavite Studies Center, LHCN	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
20 *10am*	67. Signifying Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s Bisayan Islands in the 21^st Century Online Heritage Lecture Series for the Quincentennary Celebration Episode 1: Unpublished Alcina	Online Stream via fb.com/ easternvisayas	Department of Tourism Region VIII, Tourism Promotions Board, University of Santo Tomas, Infinite Escapes	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
21 *10am*	68. 7^th Road to 500 with Loren Legarda: Simbahan and the Formation of a Nation	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	Office of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, NM, LHCN	Gerwill Cruz National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
22 *10am*	69. 15^th Countdown to 500 Online Lecture Series with Francis Navarro (“Reading and Appreciating Spanish Archival Documents”)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, LHCN	Ayesha Sayseng National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673
27 *10am*	70. Signifying Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s Bisayan Islands in the 21^st Century Online Heritage Lecture Series for the Quincentennary Celebration Episode 2: Wood and Forest of Leyte	Online Stream via fb.com/ easternvisayas	DOT Region VIII, Tourism Promotions Board, University of Santo Tomas CCPET, CBCP ECCHC, Infinite Escapes	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
29 *3pm*	71. Gabii sa Kabilin: “The Journey of the Santo Niño: Arrival Up to Kaplag” by Fr. Ric Anthony Reyes, OSA	Online Stream via fb.com/gabiisakabilincebu	RAFI The Kabilin Center	Sigrid Garcia Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. sigird.garcia@rafi.ph
Feb	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
3 *10am*	72. Signifying Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s Bisayan Islands in the 21^st Century Online Heritage Lecture Series for the Quincentennary Celebration Episode 3: Material Culture	Online Stream via fb.com/ easternvisayas	DOT Region VIII, Tourism Promotions Board, University of Santo Tomas CCPET, CBCP ECCHC, Infinite Escapes	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
10 *10am*	73. 16^th Countdown to 500 Online Lecture Series with Felice Prudente Sta. Maria (“Goodwill, Tolerance, and Deception: The Role of Food in the Battle of Mactan”)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, LHCN	Ayesha Sayseng National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673
10 *10am*	74. Signifying Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s Bisayan Islands in the 21^st Century Online Heritage Lecture Series for the Quincentennary Celebration Episode 4: Township	Online Stream via fb.com/ easternvisayas	DOT Region VIII, Tourism Promotions Board, University of Santo Tomas CCPET, CBCP ECCHC, Infinite Escapes	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
14 *3pm*	75. “IOT”! Visayan Women’s Power in Bed and Politics 500 Years Ago	Online Stream via fb.com/PalmGrass	NHCP, NQC, Museo Sugbo, Central Visayas Association of Museums, USC	Serafin Guivelondo-Blanco Representative PALM GRASS Cebu Heritage Hotel board_@palmgrasshotel.com.ph
17 *10am*	76. Signifying Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s Bisayan Islands in the 21^st Century Online Heritage Lecture Series for the Quincentennary Celebration Episode 5: Evangelization	Online Stream via fb.com/ easternvisayas	DOT Region VIII, Tourism Promotions Board, University of Santo Tomas CCPET, CBCP ECCHC, Infinite Escapes	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
20 *3pm*	77. “The Impact of the Magellan Expedition,” First of the Three-Part Webinar Bound by History: Magellan, Santo Niño, and the Beginnings of the Augustinian Evangelization.	Online Stream via fb.com/ BMSNCebu	Santo Niño at 500 Committee	Lora Manigos Santo Niño at 500 Committee osasecsantonino500@gmail.com \| +639474825508
22 *2pm*	78. 8^th Road to 500: Our Ancestors in Philippine Textile Patterns	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	Office of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, NM, LHCN	Gerwill Cruz National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
24 *10am*	79. 17^th Countdown to 500 Online Lecture Series with Danilo Gerona (“Magellan: A Tragic Hero”)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, LHCN	Ayesha Sayseng National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673
24 *10am*	80. Signifying Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s Bisayan Islands in the 21^st Century Online Heritage Lecture Series for the Quincentennary Celebration Episode 6: Jewelry	Online Stream via fb.com/ easternvisayas	DOT Region VIII, Tourism Promotions Board, University of Santo Tomas CCPET, CBCP ECCHC, Infinite Escapes	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
26	81. 9^th Local Historical Committees Network Webinar Series: “In commemoration of the Philippine-American War” (9am)	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cavite Studies Center, LHCN	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
26	82. Gabii sa Kabilin: “Tracing the Magellanic Expedition Part 2 (Magellan’s Last 42 Days)” by Dr. Jose Eleazar R. Bersales (3pm)	Online Stream via fb.com/gabiisakabilincebu	RAFI The Kabilin Center	Sigrid Garcia Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. sigird.garcia@rafi.ph
Mar	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
3 *10am*	83. Signifying Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s Bisayan Islands in the 21^st Century Online Heritage Lecture Series for the Quincentennary Celebration Episode 7: Kindness/Diplomacy	Online Stream via fb.com/ easternvisayas	DOT Region VIII, Tourism Promotions Board, University of Santo Tomas CCPET, CBCP ECCHC, Infinite Escapes Philippines	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
5 *10am*	84. 18^th Countdown to 500 Online Lecture Series with Dr. George Emmanuel Borrinaga (“The War God of Homonhon and the Arrival of Magellan”)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, LHCN	Ayesha Sayseng National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673
8 *10am*	85. 9^th Road to 500: Preparations for the Quincentennial	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	Office of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, NM, LHCN	Gerwill Cruz National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph
10	86. Signifying Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s Bisayan Islands in the 21^st Century Online Heritage Lecture Series for the Quincentennary Celebration Episode 8: Alcina Futures	Online Stream via fb.com/ easternvisayas	DOT Region VIII, Tourism Promotions Board, University of Santo Tomas CCPET, CBCP ECCHC, Infinite Escapes Philippines	Quincentenary Celebration in Eastern Visayas Committee dotreg8@yahoo.com
10	87. 10^th Local Historical Committees Network Webinar Series: In commemoration of the 152^nd Birth Anniversary of Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cavite Studies Center, LHCN	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph 09175523881
13 *2-3pm*	88. The Making of the Biggest Diorama on the Battle of Mactan Part 1: Historical Research (Dr. Danilo Gerona)	Online Stream via fb.com/sulugardenmiagao fb.com/ChinatowMuseum	Chinatown Museum. Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art, Sulu Garden Foundation, NHCP	Beverly Tan Museum Administrator Chinatown Museum chinatownmuseumph@gmail.com
13 *3pm*	89. “The Santo Niño: The Beginning of the Christian Faith and the Expansion of the Devotion, Second of the Three-Part Webinar Bound by History: Magellan, Santo Niño, and the Beginnings of the Augustinian Evangelization.	Online Stream via fb.com/ BMSNCebu	Santo Niño at 500 Committee	Lora Manigos Santo Niño at 500 Committee 0947- 482-5508 osasecsantonino500@gmail.com
16	90. UP Department of History and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines Special Webinar Lecture Series No. 1: The Confusion and Contention over Mazaua	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	UP History Department, UP Diliman OICA, NHCP	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph 09175523881
17	91. 2^nd Consuelo Paz Commemorative Lecture: In solidarity with the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines		UP Department of Linguistics, NHCP
18	92. 19^th Countdown to 500 Online Lecture Series with Carlos Madrid Álvarez-Piñer (“Guiuan: The Beacon and Hope in the Pacific”)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, LHCN	Ayesha Sayseng National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673
18	93. Launching of the Pagkain Natin: Food of Our Ancestors, a Ten-Part Food Documentary	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	Mama Sita Foundation, NHCP	Chuchay Veneracion-Andrada Mama Sita Foundation chuchaymsf@yahoo.com.ph
19	94. 2^nd Consuelo Paz Commemorative Lecture: In solidarity with the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines		UP Department of Linguistics, NHCP
20 *2pm*	95. The Making of the Biggest Diorama on the Battle of Mactan Part 2: Diorama Details and Design	Online Stream via fb.com/sulugardenmiagao fb.com/ChinatowMuseum	Chinatown Museum. Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art, Sulu Garden Foundation, NHCP	Beverly Tan Museum Administrator Chinatown Museum chinatownmuseumph@gmail.com
18-20	96. Sabang: Early Southeast Asian-European Intercultural Conference (International Conference of the UP Asian Center)	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	UP Asian Center, NHCP, UP Diliman OICA	Dr. Ariel Lopez UP Asian Center aclopez2@up.edu.ph
22	97. 20^th Countdown to 500 Online Lecture Series with Carl Sanchez Bordeos (“Fr. Cantius Kobak, OFM and the Development of Samar-Leyte History”)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, LHCN	Ayesha Sayseng National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673
26 *3pm*	98. Gabii sa Kabilin: “The First Mass (Latest Report)” by Dr. Rolando O. Borrinaga	Online Stream via fb.com/gabiisakabilincebu	RAFI The Kabilin Center	Sigrid Garcia Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. sigird.garcia@rafi.ph
Apr	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
3 *3pm*	99. “The Augustinians: Their Pioneering Missionary Work and its Impact to the Faith Growth and the Philippine Society,” Third of the Three-Part Webinar Bound by History: Magellan, Santo Niño, and the Beginnings of the Augustinian Evangelization.	Online Stream via fb.com/ BMSNCebu	Santo Niño at 500 Committee	Lora Manigos Santo Niño at 500 Committee 0947- 482-5508 osasecsantonino500@gmail.com
7	100. UP Department of History and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines Special Webinar Lecture Series No. 2: Understanding 16^th Century Visayan Society	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	UP History Department, UP Diliman OICA, NHCP	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph 09175523881
21	101. 11^th Local Historical Committees Network Webinar Series: In commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cavite Studies Center, LHCN	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph 09175523881
23	102. UP Department of History and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines Special Webinar Lecture Series No. 3: Mapping Perspectives on Indigenous Warfare	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	UP History Department, UP Diliman OICA, NHCP	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph 09175523881
26	103. 21^st Countdown to 500 Online Lecture Series with National Artist Resil Mojares (“Lapulapu as the Heritage of the Filipino People”)	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, DepEd, DFA, NCCA, LHCN	Ayesha Sayseng National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| +639957794673
May	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
26	104. Birth Bicentenary of Jose Felipe Del-Pan, Champion of Nascent Philippine Studies and Filipino Scholarship	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Embassy of Spain in the Philippines
26	105. 12^th Local Historical Committees Network Webinar Series: Philippine Heritage Issues	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cavite Studies Center, LHCN	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph 09175523881
Jun	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
11	106. 13^th Local Historical Committees Network Webinar Series: In celebration of the 123^rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cavite Studies Center, LHCN	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph 09175523881
Jul	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
2	107. 14^th Local Historical Committees Network Webinar Series: 108. In commemoration of the Anniversary of the Founding of the La Liga Filipina	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, Cavite Studies Center, LHCN	Josef Alec Geradila National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat secretariat@nqc.gov.ph 09175523881
10	109. Birth Centenary of William Henry Scott, Scholar of Philippine Pre-Colonial History Commemorative Colloquium	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	UP Baguio, NHCP	Dr. Maria Nela Florendo UP Baguio Department of History and Philosophy mbflorendo2@up.edu.ph
23-24	110. International Conference on Contacts and Continuities: 500 Years Asian-Iberian Encounters	RTVM Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021 (opening ceremony) NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021 (sessions)	ADMU	Dr. Felice Noelle Rodriguez Interdisciplinary Studies Department, 2/F Horacio de la Costa Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City noerjomo@yahoo.com
Oct	Event	Mode	Institutions	Contact Details
13	111. Opening Session of the 19^th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day at Zamboanga City (Virtual/Tentative)	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, UP History Department
20-22	112. Situating the Filipino and the Philippines in 1521: International Quincentennial Conference on the Victory at Mactan, the Introduction of Christianity in the Philippines, and the Philippine Part of the First Circumnavigation of the World	NHCP Online Stream via fb.com/nqc2021	NHCP, BARMM’s Bureau on Cultural Heritage, LHCN, UST, USC, ADMU, UP, DLSU, MSU-IIT, FSUU	Mr. Ian Christopher B. Alfonso National Quincentennial Committee Secretariat 2^nd Floor, National Historical Commission of the Philippines Bldg., T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila secretariat@nqc.gov.ph \| (+63) (02) 5335-1200 loc. 145

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