Ermita in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Sergio Osme๑a
This Monument is Dedicated to the Memory of
Sergio Osme๑a
(1878-1961)
First Speaker of the House of Representatives
(1907-1922)
President of the Philippines
(1944-1946)
Erected by the Congress of the Philippines
Unveiled on October 17, 1966, by
Cornelio T. Villareal
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Sculpted by National Artist Guillermo E. Tolentino
Cast in bronze by Fonderia Marinelli, Firenze, Italy
Pedestal in marble by Federico S. Ilustre
Declared as Important Cultural Property by the National Museum
Erected 1966 by Congress of the Philippines.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 14° 35.213′ N, 120° 58.858′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Ermita. It is on Padre Burgos Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Padre Burgos Avenue, Manila, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean, in North Pacific, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manuel L. Quezon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gomburza (within shouting distance of this marker); Sa mga Bayani ng Lungsod ng Maynila (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Forces Liberate Manila (about 150 meters away); Simbahan at Kumbento ng Recoletos (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Juan Luna (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Intramuros (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2026. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

