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| Metro Manila - National Capital Region |
| Place | City | Event |
| Mendiola | Manila | Site of the Mendiola Massacre where several farmers were killed while conducting a peaceful rally |
| Zapote Bridge | Las Pinas | Site of a battle between Revolutionary forces led Aguinaldo and Spanish Army. The Spaniards were defeated. |
| Fort Santiago | Manila | Spanish defense fortress where many Filipinos were killed and imprisoned. One of the prominent Filipino prisoners was Dr. Jose Rizal. |
| Luneta Park | Manila | Site of the execution of Jose Rizal - the national Hero |
| Balintawak Monument | Quezon City | Site of the launching of the Philippine Revolution against Spain |
| Pinaglabanan Shrine | San Juan | Location of the first attack of the Filipino Revolutionaries against Spain |
| People Power Monument | Quezon City | Built as a tribute to the blodless revolution in 1986 that led to the downfall of President Marcos.o |
| Muslim Mindanao - Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Malabang | Maguindanao | Execution site of Jose Abad Santos by the Japanese Army during World War II |
| Wall of Intramuros | Sulu | Constructed by the Spaniards after the fall of Jolo in February 29, 1878 |
| Poon Tao Kong Marker | Sulu | Built as a reminder of the Chinese Relations with the Pre-Spanish Sulu people |
| Princess Asturias Fort | Sulu | A defense edifice of the Spanish Regime which became an American Headquarter. It served as a dungeion for tortured Filipinos by the Japanese during World War II |
| CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Kiangan | Ifugao | Where General Tomoyuki Yamashita surrendered to the Filipino-American Forces during World War II |
| Pidigan | Abra | Location of a monument in honor of Gabriela Silang who led resistance against the Spaniards. |
| Mankayan | Benguet | Site of battles between Filipino guerrillas and Japanese invaders during World War II |
| Aguinaldo Hill | Kalinga | Used as a command post by General Aguinaldo during the Philippine-American War |
| Region 1 - Ilocos Region |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Tobacco Monopoly Monument | Ilocos Norte | Built in Laoag City in memory of the Tobacco Monopoly imposed by the SpaniardsMarcos Museum and Mausoleum |
| Marcos Museum and Mausoleum | Ilocos Norte | Located in the town of Batac where the embalmed body of the former president is on display |
| Tirad Pass | Ilocos Sur | Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar was killed after a fierce battle with American Troops during the Filipino-American War |
| Besang Pass | Ilocos Sur | Located in Cervantes town. Site of battle between the Japanese forces under Yamashita and the pursuing Filipino-American Army during World War II |
| Heroes Hill Park | Ilocos Sur | Commemorates the Ilocano Revolt led by Gabriela Silang |
| Bacsil Ridge | La Union | Site of the last defense put up by the Japanese Forces in the province |
| San Fabian | Pangasinan | Landing site of the Japanese Invaders led by General Homma |
| Lingayen | Pangasinan | One of the landing areas of American Forces led by McArthur during World War II |
| Region 2 - Cagayan Valley |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Palanan | Isabela | Where General Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by the Americans during the Filipino-American War |
| Dalton Pass | Nueva Vizcaya | Location of one of the fiercest battles between the Filipino-American Forces and the retreating Japanese Army |
| Ivana Seaport | Batanes | Landing site of Filipino fighters during the Philippine Revolution against Spain |
| Region 3 - Central Luzon |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Concepcion | Tarlac | Site of the Culatingan Massacre where several farmers were shot dead for being suspected HUK members |
| Capas | Tarlac | Final destination of the Death March during World War II. |
| Mariveles | Bataan | Start of the Death March during World War II |
| Mt. Samat | Bataan | Site of the Shrine of Valor in honor of the heroic stand of the Filipino-American forces against the Japanese during World War II |
| Barasoain Church | Bulacan | Located in Malolos City. Seat of the Philippine Republic in 1898 and the site of the Malolos Congress. |
| Biak-Na-Bato | Bulacan | Brief headquarter of the Aguinaldo Government where a pact was signed ending the Philippine Revolution against Spain |
| Region 4A - Southern Tagalog |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Corregidor Island | Cavite | Site of several battles between the Filipino-American Forces and the Japanese Army during World War II |
| Kawit | Cavite | Location of the Aguinaldo House where the Philippine Independence was proclaimed |
| Tejeros | Cavite | Site of many events such as Tejeros Assembly that happened during the Philippine Revolution Against Spain |
| Taal | Batangas | Home of many heritage buildings including the houses of Philippine Revolutionaries. |
| Tanauan | Batangas | Home of the Mabini Shrine and Laurel Library |
| Calamba City | Laguna | Birthplace of the national hero - Dr. Jose Rizal |
| Region 4B - MIMAROPA |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Torrijos | Marinduque | Site of a fierce battle that Filipinos won over the Americans |
| Sablayan | Occidental Mindoro | Location of a church's ruin with a cannon which reminds of the Spanish Occupation of the town. |
| Bongabong | Oriental Mindoro | Site of the oldest Spanish fortress in the Philippines |
| Taytay | Palawan | Site of the Santa Isabel Fort which was built in 1667 |
| Region 5 - Bicol Region |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Cagsawa Ruins | Albay | Reminder of the devastating eruption of Mayon Volcano that buried the whole village |
| Guinobatan | Albay | Site of a monument to Simeon Ola - a revolutionary hero |
| Daet | Camarines Norte | Location of the first monument of Dr. Jose Rizal |
| Sorsogon City | Sorsogon | Location of Spanish forts which reminds of the Spanish occupation in the province |
| Region 6 - Western Visayas |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Kalibo | Aklan | Site of a shrine dedicated to the brave Aklanons who were martyred by the Spaniards |
| Hamtic | Antique | Landing site the first Malayan Settlers in 1200 Ad and is marked by the Malandog Marker |
| Roxas City | Capiz | Birthplace of the President Manuel Roxas |
| Fort San Pedro | Iloilo | Built in 1600 |
| Region 7 - Central Visayas |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Mactan Island | Cebu | Site of a battle Where Magellan was killed by Datu Lapu-Lapu's men in 1521. |
| Magellan's Cross | Cebu | Site of the first Christian baptism in the Country |
| Duero | Bohol | Site of the Antibogan Massacre where many Filipinos were killed by the Japanese during World War II |
| Tagbilaran City | Bohol | Site where Datu Sikatuna and Legaspi made a blood compact. This city is also the birthplace of President Carlos Garcia |
| Danao | Bohol | Location of the Dahohoy Marker which reminds of the longest revolt against Spanish Rule |
| Dumaguete City | Negros Oriental | Location of Silliman University - the first Protestant University in the Philippines |
| Region 8 - Eastern Visayas |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Balangiga | Eastern Samar | Site of the Balangiga Massacre where American Forces were routed by a surprised attack by brave Filipino Guerrillas |
| Homonhon Island | Eastern Samar | Considered as Magellan's first landing site in the Philippines |
| Catubig | Northern Samar | Where Gen. Lukban was captured by the Americans |
| Palapag | Northern Samar | Location of Sumoroy's Marker - a reminder of the 17th century revolt against Spain |
| Palo | Leyte | Landing site of General MacArthur during World War II |
| Limasawa Island | Southern Leyte | Controversial site of the first Christian mass in Asia |
| Region 9 - Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Dapitan City | Zamboanga Del Norte | Where Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled by the Spaniards |
| Fort Pilar | Zamboanga Sibugay | Located in Zamboanga City, built in 1635 |
| Region 10 - Northern Mindanao |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Manolo Fortich | Bukidnon | Location of the graveyard of Japanese Yoshitois who was killed during World War II |
| Catarman | Camiguin | Location of the sunken cemetery which reminds of the devastating eruption of Vulcan Daan Volcano in 1871 |
| Fort Santiago | Misamis Occidental | Located in Ozamis City, the fort was built in 1756 |
| Region 11 - Davao Region |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Cape San Agustin | Davao Oriental | Considered as the site where St. Francis Xavier said his first mass |
| Region 12 - SOCCSKSARGEN |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Pikit | North Cotabato | Site of an old Spanish fort |
| Maitum | Sarangani | Location of the Ayub Cave where ancient pottery has been found |
| Region 13 - Caraga |
| Place | Province | Event |
| Loreto | Dinagat Island | One of the landing sites of the American Forces |
| Butuan City | Agusan Del Norte | Site of the discovery of ancient boats called Balangay |
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