Quincentennial Anniversary

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia to be the Home of the Santo Niño de Cebu in Spain

In line with the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines, the Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona spearheads the presentation of the Santo Niño de Cebu to the Basilica dela Sagrada…

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Arts & Culture

Cardinal Advincula To Grace Tondo Book Launch

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (OLPGV) Parish will launch the coffee table book “A Golden Voyage in Tondo” today, September 18, to coincide with the pastoral visit to…

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Portuguese National Post Office Launches Philippine Themed Stamps as Part of Special Edition Series Commemorating 500 Years of Arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in the PH

In commemoration of the 500 years of the arrival of Portuguese navigator Fernão de Magalhães (Ferdinand Magellan) in the Philippine islands, the Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones (CTT) Correios de Portugal,…

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Arts & Culture

Philippines to Host International Conference on the First Circumnavigation of the World

The National Quincentennial Committee is pleased to announce that between 20 October and 17 December 2021, the country will host the Philippine International Quincentennial Conference (PIQC). Around 100 Filipino and…

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MonteMaria Cellars brings ‘Blessings in a Bottle’ to commemorate 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines

MonteMaria sits on a plateau overlooking a serene ocean gateway where vessels large and small cruise to and from the southern tip of Luzon island in the Philippines. At 322…

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What to anticipate this 500 Years of the Battle of Mactan

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declared April 27 as a special day throughout the country in celebration of the 500th anniversary or quincentennial of the Victory at Mactan by virtue of…

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Arts & Culture

50 OPM Artists joined singing the 500 Years of the Victory at Mactan Theme Song

The National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) and PHLPOP released last April 23 the new music video of “Bagani,” the theme song of the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines (2021 QCP).…

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Arts & Culture

A museum to highlight the Philippine pre-colonial history set to open

On the eve of the national day for the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) will…

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Arts & Culture

A Lecture on Pigafetta’s Role in the History of the Philippines

On 13 April 2021, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines will pay tribute to Antonio Pigafetta, the Italian chronicler in the Magellan-Elcano expedition 500 years ago, by unveiling a…

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Arts & Culture

In celebration of 500 Years of Christianity: Cebu Archdiocese ties up with Smart, InnoPub for historic exhibit

A chronicle of the richness of the Archdiocese of Cebu’s historical patrimony, the Panaw sa Pagtuo: The Journey of Faith at 500 Years of Christianity Travelling Exhibit is set to…

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Arts & Culture

Food of the Filipino for the World

Mini-documentary series on Philippine cuisine released in line with 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations The National Quincentennial Committee in collaboration with Mama Sita Foundation and the Philippine Association of Condiments Producers recently…

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Arts & Culture

Exhibit, Cultural Treasure Declaration Slated this Christianity at 500

The National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) joins the Filipino Catholic faithful in the official commencement of the 500 Years of Christianity this Easter Sunday. The NQC, in partnership with The Roman Catholic…

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Arts & Culture

Ending the Limasawa Controversy

The historical controversy on where the 1521 Easter Sunday Mass (previously called “First Mass”) was held has been affecting generations of Filipinos. NOTE: This is just a digest of the…

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Arts & Culture

National Quincentennial Committee Unveils Butuan Museum of Philippine Early History

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) released on 30 March 2021 the rendition of the restored Old Butuan City Hall (currently the Butuan Police Office). It is envisioned to…

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Arts & Culture

Gold of Our Ancestors

On March 29, 500 years ago, Magellan was surprised by the gold in the life of our ancestors. He realized this when he met at Limasawa (in today’s Southern Leyte)…

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Arts & Culture

National Museum Displays Rare Magellan, Elcano Portraits

On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world, the National Museum of the Philippines brings to public view, for the first time in many…

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Arts & Culture

Pigafetta Monument Readied for the Quincentennial

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ (NHCP) Materials Research Conservation Division, together with the Cebu City Cultural and Historical Affairs Office (CHAO), is almost done in sprucing up the 1980…

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OPAV to Lead Quincentennial Events in the Visayas

The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) takes over the functions of the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) in the Visayas beginning 20 March until 7 April 2021. This is in consideration…

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Arts & Culture

National Historical Commission of the Philippines Completes Magellan Monument Conservation

After almost a month, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ Materials Research Conservation Division (NHCP MRCD) has finished conserving the 1866 Magellan Obelisk at the Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu…

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Technology

PLDT and Smart power NQC-led Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines

The country’s largest integrated telecommunications company, PLDT and and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), have been tapped by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the…

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Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia to be the Home of the Santo Niño de Cebu in Spain

Cardinal Advincula To Grace Tondo Book Launch

Portuguese National Post Office Launches Philippine Themed Stamps as Part of Special Edition Series Commemorating 500 Years of Arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in the PH

Philippines to Host International Conference on the First Circumnavigation of the World

MonteMaria Cellars brings ‘Blessings in a Bottle’ to commemorate 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines

What to anticipate this 500 Years of the Battle of Mactan

50 OPM Artists joined singing the 500 Years of the Victory at Mactan Theme Song

A museum to highlight the Philippine pre-colonial history set to open

A Lecture on Pigafetta’s Role in the History of the Philippines

In celebration of 500 Years of Christianity: Cebu Archdiocese ties up with Smart, InnoPub for historic exhibit

Food of the Filipino for the World

Exhibit, Cultural Treasure Declaration Slated this Christianity at 500

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Ending the Limasawa Controversy

National Quincentennial Committee Unveils Butuan Museum of Philippine Early History

Gold of Our Ancestors

National Museum Displays Rare Magellan, Elcano Portraits

Pigafetta Monument Readied for the Quincentennial

OPAV to Lead Quincentennial Events in the Visayas

National Historical Commission of the Philippines Completes Magellan Monument Conservation

PLDT and Smart power NQC-led Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines

Pag-IBIG Fund, Avida and Amaia join hands to expand homeownership for Filipino workers

PhilDev Celebrates the Legacy of Filipino Excellence

Chef Sharwin Tee shines a light on Filipino Tsinoy cuisine at Marriott Cafe

Negros Oriental Gears Up for a Bigger and Brighter Buglasan Festival 2026

NRCE 2026 Opens, Showcasing the Future of Philippine Retail Through Innovation, Technology, and Business Collaboration

SM Hotels Celebrates Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s Five-Year Legacy

WOCEE 2026 and WOSAS 2026 Officially Open, Showcasing the Future of Innovation and Security

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