NHCP Museum of Philippine Social History

16/04/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon for “From Soil to Soul: Food as Bridge to Collective Healing of Filipinos”: a meaningful gathering for Filipino Food Month 2026.

Through lecture, exhibit, and hands-on workshop, we explore how food carries memory, identity, longing, and healing across generations and communities.

Lecture
We Are What We Eat: Food Heritage as Living Memory and the Core of Filipino Identity
by Mr. John Sherwin Felix

Exhibit
Featuring works by Kapampangan artist Alvin Dungca, reflecting communal food practices, memory, and diaspora.

Workshop
A collaborative cooking session on root crops from the Alaya Women’s Center's Namimingaw Project, facilitated by Chef Laorence Castillo

TOMORROW at the Museum of Philippine Social History, 17 April 2026, starts at 01:00 PM

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Come and experience how food becomes a bridge between heritage, healing, and home.





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For other inquiries please give us a call at (045) 963-0641 or send us an email at [email protected]

The Museum of Philippine Social History is one of the museums of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and is open to the public. It is housed at the Old Florentino Pamintuan's Mansion, Santo Entierro St. cor. Miranda St., Sto. Rosario, Angeles City, Philippines 2009. Visit us from Tuesdays to Sundays, 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

13/04/2026

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines enjoins the nation in celebrating Filipino Food month this April 2026 under Proclamation No. 469 signed in 2018, led by the Department of Agriculture and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, it aims to preserve, promote, and support local culinary traditions and agricultural communities.

In line with this, the NHCP Museum of Philippine Social History in collaboration with Alaya Women’s Center will hold a lecture-workshop-exhibit entitled:

“From Soil to Soul: Food as Bridge to Collective Healing of Filipinos”

This will be on 17 April 2026, Friday at the Museum of Philippine Social History at 1:00 in the afternoon.

The aim of this activity is to enable participants to reconnect to food heritage in connection to healing as a people. The exhibit explores how the food we harvest, prepare, and consume becomes part of our collective memory—an experience that helps shape us as Filipinos. It features works of Kapampangan Artist Alvin Dungca, which depicts Kapampangan and Filipino communal practices on food. As part of the exhibit, we gather women from the Alaya Center and members of Lualo Studio, a Filipino Community from Houston, Texas to reflect on their longing of their place of origin. From Soil to Soul carries emotional and cultural weight to the Filipino migrants, locally or internationally. The women from Alaya Center who reside in Samar and the Filipinos in America as both migrants could share the same concepts of diaspora longing, adaptation, and intergenerational memory.

"We Are What We Eat: Food Heritage as Living Memory and the Core of Filipino Identity" a lecture by Mr. John Sherwin Felix, Founder of Lokalpedia and food heritage advocate will discuss about value of reconnecting to food heritage and healing as a people.

The workshop on how to cook the root crops in the Namimingaw Project of Alaya Women Center will be facilitated by Chef Laorence Castillo. The participants on the said event shall be divided into 5 groups for the following themes:

1. Food you want to pass on (i-pamana) to the next generaton
2. Food you serve during fiesta
3. Food you eat for healing when sick
4. Food you eat when you are longing for home
5. Food you eat during scarcity/calamity

ADMISSION IS FREE.





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For other inquiries please give us a call at (045) 963-0641 or send us an email at [email protected]

The Museum of Philippine Social History is one of the museums of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and is open to the public. It is housed at the Old Florentino Pamintuan's Mansion, Santo Entierro St. cor. Miranda St., Sto. Rosario, Angeles City, Philippines 2009. Visit us from Tuesdays to Sundays, 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Bringing history to life through theater arts, the Philippine Science High School Central Luzon Campus – Theatrium Organization, composed of students from different grade levels, delivered a powerful performance of “Huling Hikbi ng mga Bayani” at the Museum of Philippine Social History.

The production showcased not only the students’ passion and talent, but also their deep appreciation for Philippine history—transforming significant moments from the past into a moving and meaningful stage experience.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our judges, experts in history and theater, for dedicating their time and sharing their valuable insights. Their guidance in evaluating the students’ performance and offering constructive feedback on both content and acting skills greatly contributes to the continuous growth of these young artists.

05/04/2026

The NHCP Museum of Philippine Social History and the Theatrium Club of the Philippine Science High School Central Luzon Campus presents:

Huling Hikbi ng mga Bayani: Isang Maikling Dulaang Serye ng Buhay ng mga Bayani

As part of the culminating finale activity of the Theatrium Club of
Philippine Science High School Central Luzon Campus, the club introduced an innovative and meaningful concept of collaboration with the Museum of Philippine Social History. This aims to bring history closer to the public by presenting a series of short plays that
highlight the lives, and contributions of our national heroes.

Through this creative initiative, the club seeks to educate
audiences by transforming historical narratives into engaging
theatrical experiences.

This will be on 8 April 2026, 03:00 p.m. at the Museum of Philippine Social History. ADMISSION IS FREE!





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For other inquiries please give us a call at (045) 963-0641 or send us an email at [email protected]

The Museum of Philippine Social History is one of the museums of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and is open to the public. It is housed at the Old Florentino Pamintuan's Mansion, Santo Entierro St. cor. Miranda St., Sto. Rosario, Angeles City, Philippines 2009. Visit us from Tuesdays to Sundays, 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

30/03/2026

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𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬

Please be informed that the NHCP Central Office & Museums will be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 on:

𝟬𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Thursday (Maundy Thursday)
𝟬𝟯 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Friday (Good Friday)
𝟬𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Saturday (Black Saturday)

Museum operations resume on Sunday, 𝟬𝟱 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Central Office operations resume on Monday, 𝟬𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

28/03/2026

Urbanization At The Edge Of Empire: Making State Spaces In Upland Northern Luzon.

A Lecture By: Jeraiah D. Gray

26/03/2026

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Please be informed that in view of the effects of the on-going Nationwide Transport Strike, the 𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗣 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 and our 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 & 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 will be 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

We will resume regular work-from-home operations on Friday, 27 March 2026 and regular in-office operations on Monday, 30 March 2026.

22/03/2026

The NHCP Museum of Philippine Social History presents:

"Urbanization at the Edge of Empire: Making State Spaces in Upland Northern Luzon"

by
Jeraiah D. Gray
Teaching Associate
University of the Philippines Baguio

The significance of Baguio City as the Summer Capital of the Philippines shall be celebrated this month of March by the museum through a lecture and workshop. The lecture will delve into the historical, cultural, and social factors that shaped Baguio, highlighting how Baguio’s development reflects broader themes in Philippine social history context, from its colonial beginnings to its role as a beloved destination for rest, recreation, and cultural exchange.

Baguio, originally a small highland settlement (ranchería) in southern Benguet, was officially established as a city in 1909 during American colonial rule, becoming the second chartered city after Manila. Unlike Manila, Baguio was still relatively isolated at the time, with limited connections to major systems of transportation, trade, and governance.

Despite this, Baguio’s development reflects how colonial authorities expanded their control into frontier areas. Indigenous communities in these were not fully absorbed into the colonial system but interacted with it from the margins—existing outside formal structures while still being influenced by them. This situation is described as pericolonialism, where local societies engage with colonial power without complete integration.

This lecture specifically aims to examine how the establishment of towns like Baguio served as a strategy for extending state control into frontier regions. The process of town-building transformed loosely governed borderlands into more regulated spaces, reshaping relationships between colonial authorities and indigenous populations.

Understanding southern Benguet as a historical borderland helps explain how colonial rule created new forms of marginalization. It shows how areas that were once central to local societies became peripheral under colonial systems—resulting in what scholars describe as “new peripheries in old centers.”

This activity will be on 28 March 2026, registration starts at 09:00 a.m. at the Audio Visual Room of the Museum of Philippine Social History.

NO REGISTRATION FEE! Join us!



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For other inquiries please give us a call at (045) 963-0641 or send us an email at [email protected]

The Museum of Philippine Social History is one of the museums of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and is open to the public. It is housed at the Old Florentino Pamintuan's Mansion, Santo Entierro St. cor. Miranda St., Sto. Rosario, Angeles City, Philippines 2009. Visit us from Tuesdays to Sundays, 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

07/03/2026

“We’re cooking up something special for April Food Month… Abangan!

07/03/2026

This National Women’s Month, the Museum of Philippine Social History celebrates the courage, resilience, and contributions of Filipino women as part of our nation’s story. From quiet acts of care to bold movements for change, their voices and victories continue to inspire generations.

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20/02/2026

We proudly present “Life by the River”, a special curation exhibit project by the Immersion Senior High School under Humanities Program students of Malabanias Integrated School.

As part of their immersion program, two batches of students were given the unique opportunity to step into the role of curators — conceptualizing and designing an exhibit using selected artifacts from the museum’s collection. Their challenge was to create a meaningful narrative centered on the importance and value of water in our daily lives.

Through thoughtful research and creative interpretation, the students explored how water sustains communities — from farming that feeds families, fishing that supports livelihoods, cooking that brings people together, to trading that drives local economies. Each artifact tells a story of how rivers have shaped culture, survival, and progress.

“Life by the River” is not just an exhibit — it is a reflection of how deeply connected we are to water, and a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and value this vital resource.

Congratulations to our young curators for their dedication, creativity, and passion in bringing this meaningful project to life!

Exhibit runs from Feb 17 to March 31.