This list of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Central Luzon (Region III) 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.
A marker on the site of the assassination of Aurora Aragon Quezon in Bongabon was rededicated on the site on April 28, 2013, after the original marker dated February 13, 1991, went missing.
There has been an issue regarding the possible relocation of a historical marker dedicated to Francisco "Soc" Rodrigo in Bulakan over ownership issues of the heritage house.
The historical marker for José Rizal in Tarlac City was reported to be in a state of rot in 2011. The marker was relocated and put in a better position in front of the city plaza after 58 years of neglect.
On June 3, 2016, it was the first time for the NHCP to unveil a marker for a nameless personality. A marker was installed in Macabebe, commemorating the leader of the Battle of Bangkusay Channel, the "first native to give up his life for independence."
The first historical marker in the Kapampangan language was unveiled on August 17, 2017, for the Holy Rosary Parish Church of Angeles City. This also served as a rectification for the earlier marker of the Pamintuan Mansion saying that the said house was the site of the first anniversary celebration of the independence of the Philippines. In consonance, replacement markers were also installed for the said house.
This article lists 231 markers from the region of Central Luzon, including eight (8) that are part of the Philippine Nationhood Trail markers series.
Aurora This table lists seven markers from the province of Aurora. Marker title Description Location Language Date issued Image Aurora Aragon Quezon (1888–1949) First Lady of Manuel Quezon and became the first head of the Philippine Red Cross. Aurora Aragon Quezon Ancestral House, Rizal St., Baler Filipino February 19, 1985 Bayan ng Baler An old community of Barrio Sabang before the arrival of the Spaniards, established as a Franciscan mission in 1609. Baler Plaza, Baler Filipino 2009 Birthplace of Manuel Luis Quezon Site of the house where Manuel Quezon was born on August 19, 1878. Museo Baler, Quezon St., Baler English 1948 Dikaloyungan Site of declaration of defiance against the Spaniards in Aurora. Katipuneros tore their cedula here on September 3, 1897. Recto St., Brgy. Zabali, Baler Filipino June 30, 2005 Lt. Gilmore Rescue Party Site of a rescue party of Lt. James C. Gilmore to rescue the Spanish garrison against Philippine revolutionaries. Baler Plaza, San Luis St., Baler English 1939 Siege of the Church of Baler The Spanish garrison was besieged in Baler Church from June 27, 1898, to June 2, 1899. Baler Church, Baler English 1939 Simbahan ng Baler First built by Franciscans in 1611, site of the Siege of the Church of Baler. Baler Church, Baler English April 12, 2000
Bataan This table lists 23 markers from the province of Bataan. Marker title Description Location Language Date issued Image Bataan and Democracy Contains a quote from United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt's radio address of January 3, 1945. Hermosa English January 5, 1945 CabcabenMariveles, Bataan Resistance against the Japanese ended when Corregidor fell and when Lieutenant General Jonathan M. Wainwright surrendered to Lieutenant General Masaharu Homma in a house on this site. Bataan Provincial Expressway/Roman Superhighway, Townsite, Mariveles Filipino March 26, 1977 Cayetano S. Arellano(1847–1920) Birthplace of the first Filipino chief justice of the Philippines. He was born here on March 2, 1847. Orion Filipino April 1970 Church of Abucay Dominicans were entrusted here in 1588. One of the earliest printing presses in the Philippines was operated in Abucay, under Rev. Francisco Blancas San Jose, O.P. and Don Tomas Pinpin. Abucay Church facade, Abucay English 1939 Church of Balanga Formerly part of Abucay, it became an independent mission in 1739. Balanga Church facade, Balanga English 1940 Church of Hermosa Served as a temporary provincial chapter for the Dominicans Hermosa English 1939 Church of Orani Became an independent missionary center in 1714. The church was reconstructed in 1938. Orani Church, Orani English 1939 Church of Orion Formerly part of Abucay. Became independent in 1667. Town was birthplace of Cayetano Arellano. Orion Church facade, Orion English 1939 Church of Samal Dominicans were entrusted here in 1596. In 1898, the church was burned by the Katipuneros to drive out their enemies. Samal Church facade, Samal English 1939 Corregidor Became a stronghold for multiple political entities, including the Chinese in 1225, Spanish, Dutch, Allied forces and the Japanese. A. Bonifacio St., cor. Monroe, Mariveles English 1949 Death March April 1942 The last frontline of the defense of the Bataan Peninsula against the Japanese Bagac English 1968 The Death March of Filipino and American Prisoners of War from Mariveles and Bagac to Camp O' Donnell, Capas, Tarlac April 1942 More than 70,000 Filipino and American soldiers were tortured by the Japanese in this march after the Fall of Bataan. Mariveles Filipino, English 1967 The Fall of Bataan9 April 1942 In memory of the Filipinos and Americans who fought in World War II Balanga English April 9, 1952 Francisco C. Baltazar (Balagtas) 1788–1862 Great Filipino poet, author of Florante at Laura. Became inspiration for heroes such as José Rizal and Apolinario Mabini. Balagtas Monument, Brgy. Wawa, Orion Filipino March 27, 2015 Kalookan ng Sisiman First main headquarters of the first squadron of the coast guard under Capt. Alberto Navarette. Sisiman, Mariveles English April 10, 1982 Mariveles During the Spanish era, it became the important checking point of ships entering or leaving Manila Bay. Starting point of Death March, April 9, 1942. Mariveles English 1950 Ang Pinagsimulan ng Death March Starting point of the Death March in Mariveles, where more than 70,000 Filipino and American soldiers were forced to march. Poblacion, Mariveles Filipino March 23, 2017 Ang Pinagsimulan ng Death March Starting point of the Death March in Mariveles, where more than 70,000 Filipino and American soldiers were forced to march. Bagac Filipino September 22, 2017 Pook ng Lazareto ng Mariveles Lazaretto, or a maritime quarantine station, built in 1882 to contain the spread of cholera in Manila. Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital, Mariveles Filipino August 22, 2024 The Provincial Government Building of Bataan Formerly known as the Casa Real. Housed the provincial high school from 1903 to 1906. Balanga English 1939 Tomas Guillermo T. del Rosario Remembered for advocating the separation of church and state in the Philippines. Balanga Filipino 2007 Tomas Pinpin Limbagang Pinpin Museum, Abucay, Bataan Filipino 2019 Tomas Pinpin One of the first recorded Filipino experts in book publishing. Tomas Pinpin Monument, Plaza Mabatang, Abucay Filipino November 22, 2022
Bulacan This table lists 68 markers from the province of Bulacan.