History Month: Celebrating the stories of our people

Every August, the Philippines observes History Month — Buwan ng Kasaysayan — a time to reconnect with the long, complex, and often hard-fought journey of our nation. Declared under Proclamation No. 339, s. 2012, and signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III, History Month seeks to deepen historical awareness among Filipinos and promote the conservation of our shared heritage.

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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) leads the 2025 celebration with the theme “Diwa ng kasaysayan, kabilin sa kabataan” (Spirit of history, heritage for the youth), focusing on educating and engaging the younger generation. More than ever, this message resonates in a time where historical distortion and digital misinformation threaten to rewrite the past.

The NHCP, through its network of museums and partners, is organizing exhibits, lectures, and commemorative rites across the country. Among the key observances are the 127th anniversary of the Bacoor Assembly held Aug. 1, the birth anniversaries of Manuel L. Quezon (Aug. 19), Marcelo H. del Pilar (Aug. 30), and Ramon Magsaysay (Aug. 31), and the death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino (Aug. 21) - lives that shaped the democratic and civic landscape of the Philippines.