Casa REAL

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 173, October 04, 1965 ]

DECLARING THE “CASA REAL” AT MALOLOS, BULACAN, A NATIONAL SHRINE.

PRINTING PRESS

A Printing press during the Malolos Republic. This picture displays an old-fashioned Imperial print press on exhibit at the Museo ng Kasaysayang Pampulitika ng Pilipinas (Museum of Philippines Political History) at the Casa real Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan. This specific printing press was used as the National Printing Office of the First Philippine Republic from 1898-1899, where revolutionary organs like La Independencia were published.

PEN USED BY DELEGATES

JOSE Y. PEREZ

This image displays a framed exhibit featuring a photograph and the pen used by Delegate Jose Y. Perez to sign the 1935 Constitution of the Philippines.

PRESIDENT

MANUEL A. ROXAS

Manuel Roxas serving as the fifth President of the Philippines from 1946 until his death 1948. He was also the third and last president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, and subsequently became the first President of the independent Third Philippine Republic after the United States ceded sovereignty on July 4, 1946.

SERGIO OSMENA

Sergio Osmeña Sr. was a pivotal Philippine leader, serving as the second President of the Commonwealth (1944-1946), succeeding Manuel Quezon, and played key roles as Vice President, Speaker of the Assembly, and Senator, contributing significantly to national autonomy through his advocacy for independence bills, leading post-war reconstruction, and establishing the foundation for a free republic. He co-founded the Nacionalista Party and guided the nation through the difficult transition from Japanese occupation to full independence in 1946.

MANUEL L. QUEZON

Manuel L. Quezon (August 19, 1878 – August 1, 1944) was a Filipino soldier, politician, and the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, serving from 1935 to 1944. He is considered the second president of the Philippines, after Emilio Aguinaldo

RAMON F. MAGSAYSAY

Featured is an exhibit with a framed portrait of President Ramon F. Magsaysay, alongside his wooden signature.

ELPEDIO QUIRINO

Elpedio Quirino was the sixth President of the Philippines, serving from the 1948 to 1953.

FERDINAND MARCOS

This is the framed portrait and a signature plaque of Ferdinand E. Marcos, who served as the 10th President of the Philippines.

A VINTAGE COPY OF THE 1973 CONSTITUTION OF THE PHILIPPINES

A vintage 1973 Philippine Constitution reflects a shift to a parliamentary system under President Marcos, establishing a strong executive (Prime Minister) alongside a National Assembly, emphasizing social justice, national patrimony, and Filipino identity, while retaining fundamental rights but under Martial Law's shadow, making it a significant, often controversial, historical document establishing a "transitory" government, seen on the Senate's site and LawPhil.

1971 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION INAUGURAL HYMN SHEET MUSIC

The sheet music for the 1971 Constitutional Convention Inaugural Hymn, entitled "The Dawn of a New Day (Liwayway ng Bagong Pag-asa)", served a ceremonial and symbolic role, commissioned specifically for the convention's opening.

MANUSCRIPT

This well-preserved manuscript, written in an elegant historical style, displays the original signatures of the framers of the Philippine Constitution. It offers a rare glimpse into the nation’s founding, highlighting the dedication and unity of those who shaped the country’s future.

THE 1978 CONSTITUTION

The 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates its translation into major regional languages, including Cebuano, to promote inclusivity, transparency, and public understanding of the supreme law of the land. The role of such a pamphlet is to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their primary language, can comprehend their fundamental rights and the structure of their government.

This sketches and text are from Kon Leche, a publication in Manila from 1898 to 1899. Kon Leche used political cartoons to criticize the new Filipino government, with its title intentionally misspelled for humor and effect.

This well-preserved manuscript, written in an elegant historical style, displays the original signatures of the framers of the Philippine Constitution. It offers a rare glimpse into the nation’s founding, highlighting the dedication and unity of those who shaped the country’s future.

This is Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. after his assassination on August 21, 1983. The phrase “HINDI KA NAG-IISA” became a symbol of unity against the Marcos regime.

A diorama of the Casa Real Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan, which houses the Museum of Philippine Political History. It highlights the traditional "bahay na bato"architecture and includes a small Philippine flag near the entrance, capturing the historical significance of the site.

This is an antique church bell from the Spanish colonial period. The phrase “Bajo la campana” refers to the colonial policy of reducción, which required indigenous communities to live within earshot of church bells for religious and political control.

These books are old educational materials, featuring textbooks on Philippine history, basic arithmetic, and other subjects used in schools long ago.

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