Ermita in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Teodoro M. Kalaw

February 16, 2026

1. Teodoro M. Kalaw Marker

Inscription.
Teodoro M. Kalaw

Makabayan, istoryador at manunulat. Isinilang sa Lipa, Batangas, 31 Marso 1884; Kalihim ng Pambansang Asambleya, 1913–1916; Direktor ng Aklatang Pambansa, 1916–1917 at 1929–1939; Unang Pangulo ng Academia Hispano-Americano de Cadiz sa Pilipinas, 1925. Pumanaw sa Maynila, 4 Disyembre 1940.

(English):

Teodoro M. Kalaw

Patriot, historian, and writer. Born in Lipa, Batangas, 31 March 1884; Secretary of the National Assembly, 1913–1916; Director of the National Library, 1916–1917 and 1929–1939; First President of the Academia Hispano-Americano de Cadiz in the Philippines, 1925. Passed away in Manila, 4 December 1940.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1884.

Location. 14° 34.877′ N, 120° 58.765′ 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 Avenue, Manila, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is

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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: Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas / National Library of the Philippines (a few steps from this marker); Soul Waves (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mateo Cariño (about 150 meters away); Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument (about 150 meters away); Lapu-Lapu (about 150 meters away); Pantaleon Villegas (about 210 meters away); Ang Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Guia (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jose Rizal National Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Teodoro M. Kalaw Monument image. Click for full size.

February 16, 2026

2. Teodoro M. Kalaw Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2026. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.