Olongapo in Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Inang Laya Monument
"The Hands That Freed the Nation"
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Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
1. The Hands That Freed The Nation Monument
Let the Dozen Hands pay tribute to the Magnificent Twelve Senators of the Republic of the Philippines who on September 16, 1991, stood up and declared NO to the RP US Military Bases Treaty, thus finally ending more than four centuries of foreign military presence in the country.
Let the image of INANG LAYA MOTHER COUNTRY now unbound and standing proudly be the embodiment of the generation of Filipinos who kept the flames of freedom ablaze during the bleakest moments in history from the Philippine Revolution of 1896 this ended in the centuries of colonial to the People Power Movement in 1986, that releases from the shackles of dictatorship, the Filipino people unveiled through sheer determination and perserverance.
Let the bird in flight signify the triumph of Filipino spirit-hope times of uncertainty courage in the face of adversity faith in God and Country compassion towards others and readiness to overcome obstacle.
This monument is dedicated to the hands passed and present that liberated the nation to the hands linked in unity as a people and in solidarity with the community of nations. To the hands extended
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Erected 1992 by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1916.
Location. 14° 49.022′ N, 120° 16.822′ E. Marker is in Olongapo, Central Luzon, in Zambales. It is on Waterfront Road just west of Taft Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. 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 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (a few steps from this marker); The Hellships Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Old West Gate (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
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Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
2. The Hands That Freed The Nation Monument
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
3. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Sotero H. Laurel
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
4. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Orlando S. Mercado
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
5. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
6. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Rene A. V. Saguisag
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
7. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Teofisto T. Guingona, Jr.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
8. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile
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9. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Ernesto M. Maceda
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10. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Victor S. Ziga
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
11. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Wigberto E. Taρado
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12. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Joseph Estrada
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13. Inang Laya Monument: Hand of Sen. President Jovito R. Salonga
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
14. Inang Laya Monument: The Hand of Sen. Agabito S. Aquino
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013
15. Inang Laya - Mother Country statue
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,384 times since then and 273 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on August 30, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
