Binondo in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Roman Ongpin
(1847 - 1912)
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
1. Roman Ongpin Marker
In Tagalog:
Makabayan at pilantropo. Isinilang sa Binondo, Maynila, 28 Pebrero 1847. Nahalal bilang Teniente Primero de Mestizos ng Binondo, 1883-1885. Itinatag ang El '82, unang tindahang gumamit sa paraang "fixed price" sa kalye Colon ngyo'y bahagi ng kalye Kilusang Propaganda. Ipiniit ng mga Espanyol dahil sa kanyang pagtulong sa mga rebolusyonaryo, 1896. Ikinulong muli ng mga Amerikano, 6 Disyembre 1900 hanggang 23 marso 1901. Naglingkod bilang ingat-yaman ng Union Obrera Democratica, 1902. Naging pangulo ng mga samahang Sibiko tulad ng Casa Asilo de Invalidos Filipinos por la Guerra, La Proteccion de la Infancia at Gota de Leche. Yumao, 10 Disyembere 1912. Ipinangalan sa kanya ang daang Sacrista ng Lupong Munisipal ng Maynila bilang pagkilala sa kanyang mga nagawa, 1915.
Translated, the marker reads:
Patriotic and Philanthropist. Born in Binondo, Manila in February 28, 1847. Voted as Lieutenant of the “Mestizos of Binondo,” 1883-1885. Established “El ‘82” the first store who use “fixed price” in Colon St. which is now Kilusang Propaganda St. Imprisoned by the Spaniards for helping the revolutionaries, 1896. And again by the Americans, December 6, 1900 until March 23,1901. Became treasurer of the “Union Obrera Democratica,” 1902. Became president of some civic groups like “Casa Asilo de Invalidos
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Erected 2008 by National Historic Institute.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1881.
Location. 14° 35.987′ N, 120° 58.485′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Binondo. Marker is on Quintin Paredes Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 580 Quintin Paredes Rd, Manila, Metro Manila 1006, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ang Simbahan ng Binondo (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Filipino-Chinese World War II Martyrs Memorial (about 150 meters away); Ang Tahanan ng Kaanak ni Rizal 1903 Daang San Fernando, Maynila (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Sinilangang Pook ni Heneral Antonio Luna (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William J. Burke (approx. half a kilometer away); Where “Ang Kalayaan” Was Printed (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
2. Roman Ongpin Statue and a Second Marker at the Bottom Left
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
3. Roman Ongpin
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,794 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on December 3, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 3. submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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