This list of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Cagayan Valley (Region II) is an annotated list of people, places, or events in the region that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques issued by the said commission. The plaques themselves are permanent signs installed in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations.
While many Cultural Properties have historical markers installed, not all places marked with historical markers are designated into one of the particular categories of Cultural Properties.
This article lists 37 markers from the Cagayan Valley region.
Batanes This table lists twelve markers from the province of Batanes. Marker title Description Location Language Date issued Image Andres Bonifacio Founder of the Katipunan and leader of the Philippine Revolution. Ivana Filipino 2014 “Andres Bonifacio” monument and marker unveiled Batanes Bisumi Fighters(1944) Resistance against the Japanese, named after the six towns of Batanes: Basco, Ivana, Sabtang, Uyugan, Mahatao, and Itbayat. Sabtang Filipino 2014https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c6mrxI4zoYRllZZjUxVWxzb2s/view NHCP Annual Report 2014 Batanes High School Founded in 1917 for the secondary education of the people of Batanes. Batanes National Science High School, Basco Filipino 2014 “Batanes High School” Historical Marker unveiled Casa Real First built by the Spanish out of wood in the 18th century, served as the seat of the leaders of Batanes until today. Basco 2014https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c6mrxI4zoYRllZZjUxVWxzb2s/view NHCP Annual Report 2014 Jose Rizal “Jose Rizal” Monument and Marker unveiled National hero of the Philippines Basco Filipino 2014 Kenan, Aman Dangat "Buenaventura" Ivatan martyr who revolted against Spanish rule. He was executed during the last days of September 1791. Basco English June 26, 1999 Kenan Aman Dangat Ivatan martyr who revolted against Spanish rule. He was executed during the last days of September 1791. Basco Filipino 2014 Simbahan ng Basco First built in 1783. Made into a stone structure, 1795. Basco Filipino March 27, 2008 Simbahan ng Itbayat First church built between 1853 and 1858. Itbayat Filipino March 27, 2008 Simbahan ng Ivana First chapel established in 1787. Ivana Filipino 2008 Simbahan ng Sabtang First chapel built by the Dominicans in 1785. Renovated between 1983 and 1984. Sabtang Filipino 2008 Simbahan ng Mahatao Established in 1787 under the patronage of San Carlos Borromeo. Katipunan flag was raised on September 19, 1898. Mahatao Filipino
Cagayan This table lists 17 markers from the province of Cagayan. Marker title Description Location Language Date issued Image Bayan ng Sto. Niño First established in 1891 by Manuel Faire. Formally established under the patronage of Santo. Niño on November 27, 1897. Sto. Niño Filipino May 15, 1991 Church of Camalaniugan The ecclesiastical administration of this town was given to the Dominicans on June 15, 1696 Camalaniugan Church, Camalaniugan English 1939 Church of Malaueg Cornerstone of the early church was laid on April 26, 1608. Church and convent rebuilt four times. Church of Malaueg, Rizal English 1939 Cathedral of Tuguegarao Present church and bell tower were constructed from 1761 to 1766. Diocese of Tuguegarao was created on April 10, 1910 by Pope Pius X. Tuguegarao City English 1939 Church of Pamplona Constructed in 1614. Municipalities of Abulacan and Massi merged in 1842 to become Pamplona. Pamplona English Diocese of Nueva Segovia Founded on August 14, 1599. First seat in Lal-loc. Used as a garrison by American forces. Lal-lo English 1939 Fort Lalloc Built for the protection of the City of Nueva Segovia/Lal-lo. Had powder and ammunition magazines. Lal-lo English 1938 Jose Rizal (1861–1896) Philippine national hero. Rizal Monument, Rizal Park, Tuguegarao City Filipino June 19, 2023 Kapilya ng San Jacinto Built by Dominicans in 1604. Became a station for both Filipino and American forces during the Filipino-American War. San Jacinto, Tuguegarao City Filipino 1982 Ang Katedral ng Tuguegarao Commemoration of the arrival of the Dominicans in the region in 1800. Tuguegarao City Filipino, English July 15, 1982 Lalloc–Nueva Segovia Named as Nueva Segovia by Juan Pablo Carrion in 1581. Visited by Juan Salcedo in 1572 and Luis Pérez Dasmariñas in 1592. Lal-lo English 1939 Lalloc–Tocolana Site of former church of Tocolana, when Lalloc had three parishes Lal-lo English 1939 Parola ng Cape Engaño Design by engineer Magin Pers y Pers. Construction commenced on September 21, 1888. Palaui Island, Santa Ana Filipino 2009 St. Paul UniversityTuguegarao City Founded by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC) in 1907. Tuguegarao City Filipino February 11, 2014 Simbahan ng Camalaniugan Acceptance of the ecclesiastical administration of Camalaniugan on June 15, 1596. Camalaniugan Church facade, Camalaniugan English 2008http://harrybalais.com/2013/04/the-church-of-san-jacinto-de-polonia-and-the-bell-of-antiquity-in-camalaniugan-cagayan/ The Church of San Jacinto de Polonia and the Bell of Antiquity in Camalaniugan, Cagayan Simbahan ng Iguig Town founded on December 28, 1607. Church and convent built from 1765 to 1787. Iguig English 1939 Ang Simbahan ng Pata Built by the Dominicans on June 15, 1595. Established by Father Miguel de San Jacinto and Gaspar Zarpate. Namoac, Sanchez-Mira Filipino March 18, 1981
Isabela This table lists six markers from the province of Isabela. Marker title Description Location Language Date issued Image Capture of General Aguinaldo Palanan, Isabela Site of the house where the capture of Aguinaldo took effect. Palanan English Capture of General Aguinaldo Site of the house where the capture of Aguinaldo took effect. Palanan English 1962 Fernando M. Maramag Skilled editorialist during his time. One of the first Filipinos who became expert on the English language. Ilagan City Filipino January 21, 1983 Fort Cabagan Former site of Fort Cabagan. Fort was transferred to Cavicunga after and earthquake. Cabagan Municipal Hall, Cabagan English 1938 Pagdakip kay Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo Site of the house where Aguinaldo was captured by the Americans under the command of Brigadier General Frederick Funston on March 23, 1901. Palanan Filipino 2001 Church of Tumauini (English plaque)Ang Simbahan ng Tumauini (Filipino plaque) First built of light materials in 1707. Exhibits the only cylindrical belltower in the Philippines. Tumauini Filipino, English February 24, 1989
Nueva Vizcaya This table lists two markers from the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Marker title Description Location Language Date issued Image Jose Rizal National hero Brgy. Casat, Bayombong June 18, 2011https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c6mrxI4zoYRHJGV0Jvd1lKdEk/view 2011 NHCP Annual Report Labanan sa Pasong Balete Battle fought between Americans and the Japanese to control Cagayan Valley. Dalton Pass, Santa Fe Filipino May 13, 2005
Quirino There are no markers from the province of Quirino.
See also List of Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Cagayan Valley
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A list of sites and structures with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012 A list of institutions with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
External links A list of sites and structures with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012 A list of institutions with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012 National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures in the Philippines Policies on the installation of historical markers