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Aklan Freedom Shrine
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| Location | Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 11°42′18″N 122°21′53″E / 11.70498°N 122.36469°E |
| Type | Mausoleum |
| Dedicated to | Nineteen Martyrs of Aklan |
Aklan Freedom Shrine is a monument and mausoleum in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. It is recognized as a National Historical Shrine since 2019.
Monument
[edit]The Aklan Freedom Shrine features a monument with a 19-step stairs with each step dedicated to the individuals who comprise the Nineteen Martyrs of Aklan. On top of the structure is a sculpture of the group's leader Francisco Del Castillo, the leader of the Katipunan revolutionaries in Capiz (modern day Aklan).[1][2]
The remains of the martyrs were buried elsewhere before they were exhumed and re-interred on the site of what is now the Aklan Freedom Shrine.[2][3]
Heritage status
[edit]In 2019, the Sangguniang Bayan of Kalibo issued a resolution asking the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to recognize the site as a National Historical Shrine.[4] The NHCP recognized the site as such on April 25, 2019.[3][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Places". Vibrant Kalibo: The Official Website of the Municipality of Kalibo. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ a b Torres, Sophia (November 20, 2014). "Exploring the lush natural attractions of Kalibo, Aklan". GMA News. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ a b Aguirre, Jun (April 26, 2019). "NHI declares Aklan Freedom Shrine of national importance". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ "Kalibo asks NHCP to convert Aklan Freedom Shrine to national shrine". Panay News. March 2, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ "Labingsiyam na Martir ng Aklan". National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures (in Filipino). National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Retrieved January 31, 2026.