Ermita in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas
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National Library of the Philippines
February 16, 2026
1. Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas Marker
Ang diwa ng Pambansang Aklatan ay nagsimula nang itatag ang Museo-Biblioteca de Filipinas sa bisa ng isang Real Decreto ni Reyna Maria Cristina ng Espanya, 12 Agosto 1887. Pinasinayaan, 24 Oktubre 1891. Unang nagbukas sa Calle Gunao, Quiapo, Maynila at kalauna'y lumipat sa Casa de Moneda, Intramuros, Maynila. Itinuloy sa panahon ng mga Amerikano ang pagbubuo ng Pambansang Aklatan nang pag-isahin ang mga aklatang pampubliko bilang the Philippine Library, 20 Mayo 1909, at nakilala sa iba't ibang pangalan. Lubhang napinsala noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig, liban sa ilang koleksyong nakaligtas sa pambobomba noong 1945 sa Maynila. Nakilala bilang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas sa bisa ng Batas Republika Blg. 10087, 13 Mayo 2010. Nagsisilbing tahanan ng karunungan, kasaysayan, at kulturang Pilipino.
National Library of the Philippines
The spirit of the National Library began when the Museo-Biblioteca de Filipinas was established by virtue of a Royal Decree by Queen Maria Cristina of Spain, 12 August 1887. Inaugurated,
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Erected 2022 by National Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is August 12, 1887.
Location. 14° 34.878′ N, 120° 58.771′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Ermita. It can be reached from 1000 Kalaw Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Kalaw Ave, 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: Teodoro M. Kalaw (a few steps from this marker); Mateo Cariρo (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Soul Waves (about 150 meters away);
February 16, 2026
2. Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2026. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
