About the NHCP

By virtue of Republic Act 10086, "Strengthening Peoples' Nationalism Through Philippine History Act," the National Historical Commission of the Philippines is the primary government agency responsible for history; management and preservation of national shrines and artifacts; and awareness, appreciation, and access of historical and cultural heritage. 

A Filipino society with citizens informed of their history, who love their country, and are proud of their cultural heritage.

The mission of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines is the promotion of Philippine history and cultural heritage through research, dissemination, conservation, sites management and heraldry works. It aims to inculcate awareness and appreciation of the noble deeds and ideals of our heroes and other illustrious Filipinos, to instill pride in the Filipino race and to rekindle the Filipino spirit through the lessons of history.

• Commemorate significant historical events and declare historically significant sites, structures, events and personages.

• Conduct research, produce materials in various media and publish and disseminate historical works.

• Undertake and prescribe the manner of restoration, conservation, and protection of the country’s historical movable and immovable objects.

• Manage, maintain and administer national shrines, monuments, historical sites, edifices and landmarks of significant historic-cultural value.

• Regulate the design and manufacture of heraldic items of government agencies, pursuant to Republic Act 8491 (Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines).

• Resolve historical controversies or issues.

We, the officials and employees of the NHCP, commit to: 

Humbly and conscientiously serve the public.

Instill patriotism and nationalism through the promotion of Philippine history. 

Satisfy customers to search for information on history-related matters.

Treat customers with disabilities, senior citizens, and pregnant women with special attention as well as customers who traveled from far away places.

Optimize research efforts to achieve accurate information

Respond efficiently and effectively to customers' queries.

Yes! We pledge to serve.