As part of celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Philippine Historical Research and Markers Committee (PHRMC), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has signed Proclamation No. 396, declaring 2023 to 2033 the “Dekada ng Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas.”
This is in adherence to Section 2 of Republic Act No. 10086, which aims to strengthen the “Filipino people’s nationalism, love of country, respect for its heroes, and pride in the people’s nationalism.”
The proclamation also honors the creation of the PHRMC, which was established by virtue of Executive Order No. 451 series of 1933 on October 23, 1933, to facilitate the cultural and historical mapping of Philippine antiquities and their preservation.
In 2010, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) became an independent government agency through RA No. 10086 to spearhead the “restoration, conservation, and protection of the country’s historical objects, as well as the determination of all factual matters relating to official Philippine history."
“The Filipino Nation greatly values the almost a century of contributions of the dedications of the dedicated individuals who make up the NHCP, including historians, researchers, curators, architects, engineers, chemists, conservators, artists, planners, managers, and many others, who all work tirelessly to advance historical research, promote the legacy of esteemed Filipino figures through commemorative events, safeguard and restore historic sites, structures, objects, and properties, show reverence for national symbols, and educate the public about their rich history and heritage,” the President said in the proclamation.
Proclamation No. 396 tasks the NHCP with leading the programs and activities for the celebrations along with other government agencies and instrumentalities, government-owned and controlled corporations, government financial institutions, and state universities and colleges. Meanwhile, local government units, non-government organizations, and the private sector are hereby encouraged to participate.
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