CASTILLEJOS, Zambales—The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the municipal government of Castillejos will host simple rites to mark the 118th birthday of the late President Ramon Magsaysay at 8 a.m. Aug. 31, 2025, at the Museo ni Ramon Magsaysay here.
Zambales Rep. Jefferson Khonghun, NHCP executive director Carminda Arevalo, Zambales Gov.Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., Vice Gov. Jacqueline Rose Khonghun, Castillejos Mayor Jeffrey Khonghun, other government officials, Magsaysay descendant Emmanuel Magsaysay and civic groups representatives are expected to attend the commemorative event.
A Holy Mass will be held at the Sta. Maria Chapel, to be officiated by Fr. Joel Huerto.
The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through museums, researches, and publications, as well as to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures.
