Human Rights Violations Victims' Memorial Commission

17/10/2026

Sa piling ng kalikasan, ang sining ay naging espasyo para sa pahinga, pagninilay, at pagbabahagi ng mga pangarap ng mga Martial Law survivors.

Mula sa mga sandali ng pagpansin at pakiramdam, isinilang ang mga likhang-sining na nag-uugnay sa personal na pag-asa at kolektibong pangarap—mga pangarap na sama-samang itinatanim at inaalagaan para sa susunod na henerasyon.

Tampok ang mga likhang ito sa eksebisyong 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽 na magbubukas sa publiko simula 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Halina’t tunghayan ang mga pangarap na patuloy na pinasisibol ng alaala, sining, at sama-samang pag-asa.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆
𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆
𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀-𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼, 𝟵 𝗡.𝗨.-𝟱 𝗡.𝗛.

16/10/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁 | 𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄

On 29 September 2026, the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission held a Child-Friendly Learning Session at the UP Integrated School in UP Diliman, using theater to introduce young learners to human rights and the experiences of Martial Law.

The session featured “Saving Tonet,” a play performed by the Langgam Theater Group. Inspired by the experience of a Human Rights Violations Victim, the play translates a difficult part of our history into a story that children can understand and connect with.

Through storytelling, music, and performance, the session opened a space for young learners to explore ideas of courage, empathy, human rights, and standing up for what is right.

Remembering history also means finding ways to make its lessons accessible to the next generation. Because some stories are worth telling early and remembering for a lifetime.

Photo Credits: Langgam Performance Troupe

16/10/2026

The Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former Speaker Pro Tempore Raul Aguila Daza, who passed away at 91.

Daza served the country for more than five decades as a lawyer, legislator, and governor. When Martial Law was declared in 1972, he was serving in the House of Representatives. He left the country the following year and spent 12 years in exile in the United States, where he remained active in the movement opposing the dictatorship.

In 1985, he returned to the Philippines despite the charges he faced under the Martial LAw. After the EDSA People Power Revolution, he continued his public service, including as a representative and governor of Northern Samar.

In his memoirs, Years of Crisis and Years of Hope, Daza shared his experiences under the dictatorship and his struggle to restore democracy. His story is part of the history of those who stood against authoritarian rule and worked to restore democratic institutions.

We remember Raul Aguila Daza for his years of service and his commitment to democracy. May his life and legacy remind us of the importance of protecting human rights, upholding the rule of law, and preserving the truth about Martial Law.

May he rest in peace.

Sources:
HRVVMC: Roll of Victims (Motu Proprio) – hrvvmc.gov.ph/roll-of-victims/roll-of-victims-motu-proprio/

Official Statement: Niko Raul Daza (2026) – facebook.com/NikoRaulDaza/posts/pfbid0HGSrm2UFK9F95hQNAjqnqfeXhPY8iAv7AeT5PzNrGKNHv5eaM3fY5AnWfUiVKohTl

Manila Bulletin: "Daza's years of crisis and hope"; by Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid (2025) – mb.com.ph/2025/09/06/dazas-years-of-crisis-and-hope

Inquirer.net: "Solon recalls talks with Ninoy Aquino..."; by DJ Yap (2017) – newsinfo.inquirer.net/924198/benigno-aquino-jr-ninoy-aquino-raul-daza-marcos-martial-law-days

Inquirer Opinion: "Raul A. Daza, forever a Liberal"; by Ramon Farolan (2017) – opinion.inquirer.net/107036/raul-daza-forever-liberal

LA Times: "Foe of Marcos Returns From Long Self-Exile"; by Nick B. Williams Jr. (1985) – latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-08-13-mn-1376-story.html

UPI Archives: Opposition leader Raul Daza returns home by Paul Anderson (1985) – upi.com/Archives/1985/08/10/Philippines-opposition-leader-Raul-Daza-returning-home-after-12/8420492494400/

12/10/2026

The Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) is inviting interested members of the public, museum and heritage professionals, researchers, academics, human rights advocates, cultural workers, and other stakeholders to participate in the 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.

The policy provides a framework for the responsible management, care, documentation, and preservation under the custody of the Commission, particularly as it continues to develop and strengthen its museum and collections management systems.

As part of our commitment to transparency, accountability, and participatory policymaking, we welcome comments, recommendations, and suggestions from the public. Your feedback will help us further refine the policy and ensure that it reflects appropriate professional standards while remaining responsive to the Commission’s mandate and the needs of its collections and stakeholders.

The draft policy may be reviewed through the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t8OsBG18cRRH4QAvYJ4iHnbt_uJv0_fD/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106284746020748444416&rtpof=true&sd=true
(Please log in to your Google Account to add comments.)

Alternatively, your comments and recommendations may be submitted through:
[email protected]

The public review period will be from 12 October to 23 October 2026.

We encourage interested individuals and organizations to take part in this consultation and contribute their knowledge and perspectives to the continuing development of the HRVVMC’s collections management practices.

Thank you for your interest and support in strengthening the preservation and stewardship of materials entrusted to the Commission.

11/10/2026

Ang pangarap, tulad ng puno, ay kailangang may ugat.
At tulad ng ibon, kailangan nitong magkaroon ng kalayaang lumipad.

Inaanyayahan namin kayong saksihan ang 𝙋𝙪𝙣𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙥, isang eksibit na isinilang mula sa expressive arts workshop kasama ang mga survivor ng Batas Militar (1972-1986)—kung saan nagsanib ang alaala, kalikasan, sining, at kolektibong pangarap para sa bukas.

🌿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗯𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗸𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁
📅 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟮:𝟬𝟬–𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻
📍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆

Bukas sa publiko simula Oktubre 23, 2026.

09/10/2026

History calls on us not just to look back, but to stand firm.

Thank you to everyone who visited the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 last week at the Philippine Science High School - Main Campus Library.

This project is in line with the celebration of Museums and Galleries Month and the 54th year marking the declaration of Martial Law.

If you have photos from the exhibit, feel free to share them and tag us! 📸

Special thanks to AKSIS - Aksyon Iskolar, the Social Science Unit of the PSHS-Main Campus, Ms. Tina Bawagan, and Antevasin Digital.

Essential Truth stamps designed by Egai Talusan Fernandez and Ang Gerilya; hand carved by Marz Today.

📌 For Mobile Gallery partnership and collaboration inquiries, kindly fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/pf54NzLLZktWCYfv9 or email the Museum Division at [email protected]

09/10/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: Bilang bahagi ng paggunita sa ika-54 na anibersaryo ng Deklarasyon ng Martial Law, nakibahagi ang Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission sa iba’t ibang talakayan at gawaing nagbigay-buhay sa pag-alala at pagkatuto mula sa kasaysayan.

Tao sa Tao | National University – Las Piñas
Noong 9 Setyembre, ibinahagi nina 𝘕𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘢 𝘎𝘪𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘢-𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘯 at 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘰 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘴 ang kanilang mga karanasan bilang victim-survivors sa harap ng mga estudyante at g**o ng NULP.

Laban sa Paglimot | UP College of Media and Communication Library
Noong 18 Setyembre, tinalakay ni history researcher Alfred Mendiola ang historical documentation at media representation ng Martial Law.

Tindig ng Masa | UP Manila – Pangkalusugang Lingkod Bayan
Noong 21 Setyembre, tinalakay ni history researcher Karl Karganilla ang healthcare at resistance noong Martial Law sa kanyang lecture na 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳.

Tao sa Tao | University of Santo Tomas
Noong 23 Setyembre, nakibahagi si history researcher Gian Mayo sa Tao sa Tao session ng UST Department of History at UST History Society, kung saan naghatid siya ng pambungad na mensahe.

Nagkakaisa ang layunin ng mga talakayan na ito. Panatilihing buhay ang alaala, pakinggan ang mga karanasan, at patuloy na matuto mula sa kasaysayan.

Para sa lipunang makatarungan at makatao.

Photo credits: UST History Society; Pangkalusugang Lingkod Bayan

07/10/2026

📢 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 📢

GALLERY - NOTICE OF NO OPERATIONS

The Freedom Memorial Museum Gallery will be temporarily closed from 𝟭𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆) 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆) in preparation for an upcoming exhibit that will be launched later this month.

Regular gallery hours will resume on 23 October 2026 (Friday).

The Freedom Memorial Museum Gallery is located at 150 Corporate Center, Panay Avenue, Quezon City and is open to the public from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesdays to Sundays, except on holidays or work suspensions, with no admission fee.

Special guided tours are conducted Tuesdays-Thursdays and must be booked 3 working days in advance.

For inquiries, please send an email to [email protected]

06/10/2026

05/10/2026

Hindi natin kailangang makipagpatintero sa mga alaala. Kinakailangan nating maglaan ng espasyo na magpapaalala sa atin ng ating nakaraan at pinagmulan.

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