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This site serves as an information hub of the Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong (LIKAS Morong), Inc. LIPUNANG PANGKASAYSAYAN NG MORONG (LIKAS Morong), Inc.

is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines and is a multisectoral, non-political and non-profit organization. LIKAS Morong is also registered and recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Local Historical Committees Network (LHCN), which is an important segment of the former. LIKAS Morong is the official historical committee of the town of Morong, as well as the steward of the second floor of Comandancia which currently houses the museum. LIKAS Morong is dedicated to the promotion and understanding of Morong history through community-based research, training, and education. One of its major initiatives is the development of a community-based museum at the center of the town. Just like most of the entire Philippine archipelago, Morong experienced more than three centuries of colonial domination and influences from Spain, and more than three decades of occupation by the United States (not including a few years of Japanese rule) (Agoncillo, 1990). Thus, its culture is a cornucopia of mostly Spanish and American influences, yet it retained a language that is decidedly still Tagalog-based, and beliefs, traditions and practices that have indigenous roots (Pascual & Guillermo, 1978). Natives from the community can also be found in the diaspora in many places in the world, foremost of which is in North America where there have been immigrants from Morong since 1910s or earlier. A native of Morong, Private Tomas Claudio, whom the town considers its town hero but not without contestation (Soriano, 1978), immigrated to the United States in 1911 and died in a battlefield in France fighting for the US Army in 1918 during the First World War (National Historical Commission, 1965). Currently, there are about 2,000 alumni of Morong High School residing in North America (US and Canada) alone. Concerns about the erosion of local heritage and lack of sense of local history have been articulated by townspeople, especially due to the loss of certain community landmarks such as the Glorietta, a round structure at the town plaza, which was built in 1912 through donations from the Progressive Youth of Morong in America (PYMA), but which was torn in the 1970s to build a basketball court. Another landmark that disappeared quite recently was the female fu-dog structure that guards the entrance of the Morong Catholic Church. The structure was stolen during the height of a storm in the late 1990s. Other historical structures that are just now in memories, photographs and paintings, are the old Morong bridge that was destroyed by the Filipino guerillas during World War II to stop the advancing Japanese soldiers (Pascual & Guillermo, 1978), and the old Morong High School buildings demolished to give way for the construction of modern school facilities

Against the background narrated above, a small group of citizens organized a local heritage organization in 2012 called Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong or LIKAS Morong, Inc. The name stands for Morong Historical Society. It was in mid-2000s when the idea of organizing a historical society that will engage community members in matters of history and heritage first came about. Despite the disconcerting changes in the community mentioned earlier, there was no organization, agency or program that was actively advocating for heritage conservation. Attempts were made to recruit potential members using online means, particularly email messaging, but the efforts were not successful. Most of the initial convenors were Morongueños based in the United States and thus, it was challenging as communications were mostly not in real time, there were uncertainties about intentions, and there were no known initiators of similar communitybased projects on the ground in Morong. Although there were attempts by expatriates to engage the local government and local teachers, the efforts still did not bear fruits, until 2012, in terms of organizing a viable historical society and establishing a museum for the town. About a year after the online social media site Facebook launched Groups, the author who was overseas created an online Facebook group called Morong Historical Society and invited a few Morongueños residing in Morong and abroad which became the core group of the society. As of 2015, LIKAS has fifty-nine active and inactive members, about a third of whom resides abroad, mostly in North America (U.S. and Canada). LIKAS Morong, as its constitution asserts, is dedicated to the promotion and understanding of Morong history through community-based research, training, and education.” One of its major initiatives is the development of a community-based museum at the center of the town. The acronym LIKAS is particularly meaningful for heritage work as the Tagalog word 'likas' means native. It is also the root word for 'kalikasan', which means nature. Excerpts from Sto. Domingo, M.R. (2015) Creating alternative community settings: The case of a community-based heritage project in the Philippines. Community Psychology in Global Perspective, vol. 1, issue 2, 61-77. LIKAS Morong Officers and Members of the Board (2022-)

President
Edric C. Calma

Vice President
Brenz Nicole Sarmiento

Secretary
Fatima P. Angeles

Treasurer
Ruby SM. Doroteo

Treasurer (Assistant)
Charito P. Angeles

Members of the Board

Alexie Corbilla
Anita Ramos De Jesus
Felino SM. Angeles, Jr. Jesue Javier
Joie Bernardo – Martinez
Mona Alvendia
Susan San Miguel Romero

25/10/2026

Mga Likhang Sining ni Tatay 3
ART EXHIBIT & SALE

Rafael "Ka Paeng" Pacheco

Mr. Rafael Pacheco, recognized as the father of palm and finger painting in the Philippines, stands as one of our nation’s most distinguished visual artists. He has presented celebrated one‑man shows and exhibitions across the globe - including China, Iran, Japan, Paris‑France, London, Cairo‑Egypt, Singapore, the United States, as well as key Philippine art hubs Manila and Makati. His excellence has earned him an Honorable Mention at the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Competition, recognition as one of the Ten Outstanding Artists of the Philippines, and leadership roles as Director of the Presidential Commission on Visual Arts and Director of the Art Association of the Philippines, alongside other prestigious citations within the local and international art community.

Pacheco’s unique palm‑and‑finger‑painted works are far more than decorative pieces - they are living records of a groundbreaking Filipino artistic legacy. Each canvas carries the direct, unfiltered touch of his hand, bearing the signature technique he pioneered. To own a Rafael Pacheco artwork is to preserve a landmark chapter in Philippine contemporary art. Hanging one in your home brings global‑caliber Filipino creativity into your daily space, serves as a timeless conversation piece, and offers lasting cultural and collectible value. For every household that values heritage and fine art, a Pacheco painting is a meaningful, worthy addition to your collection.

19/10/2026

Matagumpay na binuksan ang eksibit na "La Hermana: Baro at Debosyon" A Gender and Development Exhibition on Material Culture and Faith nitong Sabado, Oktubre 17sa Museong Pambayan ng Morong.

Ang natatanging pagtatanghal para sa Museums and Galleries Month ay matagumpay na kolaborasyon ng Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong (Likas-Morong), ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Morong sa pamamagitan ng Municipal Tourism Office Morong Turismo, at ng tanyag na Morongueno couturier na si Eman dela Rosa.

Tampok sa eksibit ang mga tradisyonal na Baro't Saya na isinuot ng mga Morongueno sa mga okasyong pangrelihiyon noong unang panahon, tulad ng Kordero, Flores de Mayo, at maging sa mga misa tuwing Linggo. Bukod sa mga kasuotan, ibinida rin ang mga imahe ng mga santo kabilang ang iba't ibang imahe ng Mahal na Birhen, gayundin sina San Francisco at San Geronimo—ang patron ng Morong.

Narito ang mga mahahalagang bahagi ng naganap na programa:
• Pormal na Pagbubukas: Pinangunahan nina Edric Calma (Pangulo ng Likas-Morong) at Shieldeen B. Soriano (Municipal Tourism Officer).
• Espesyal na Anunsyo: Ibinahagi ni Alexie Corbilla (Museum Director) ang pagbubukas ng isang parallel online exhibit at sale para sa mga obra ng Morongueno Master at itinuturing na "Father of Palm and Finger Painting" na si Rafael Pacheco.
• Pangwakas na Pananalita: Pinangasiwaan ni Brenz Sarmiento (Pangawang Pangulo ng Likas-Morong).
• Tagapagdaloy ng Palatuntunan: Nagsilbing emcee si Jesie de Jesus.

Naging makulay ang pagtitipon sa pamamagitan ng mga tradisyonal na sayaw, mga awiting klasiko mula kay Soprano Gretta Campo, aktwal na demonstrasyon sa wastong pagsusuot ng baro't saya, at sunod sunod na pagrampa o fashion walk ng mga tampok na kasuotan.

Ang Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong ay nagpapasalamat sa Friends of Morong Museum, Gretzel Tancingco Campo, LIKAS-Morong Truestees Mona Alvendia at Alexie Corbilla Obee Gee, at sa mga kasapi tulad nina Allan Ramos, mga staff at mga kaibigan ng Likas-Morong para sa pameryenda, at pagpapagod para sa pagseset up at pagbubukas ng exhibit. Maraming salamat rin sa mga performers at mga kasamahan ni Eman.

Maaaring bisitahin at tunghayan ang eksibit na ito na tatakbo hanggang sa katapusan ng Disyembre 2026.

12/10/2026

Paano tayo humaharap sa altar o nag-aalay ng bulaklak at panalangin noong mga nakaraang panahon?
Sa Morong, ano ang isinusuot ng hermana at hermano kapag Cordero, ng mga sagala at konsorte kapag Flores de Mayo, o ng mga nagsisimba kapag Byernes Santo?

May kakaiba bang alituntunin sa pananamit kung babae o kung lalaki ang sumasamba?

Kasama ang Municipality of Morong Morong Turismo at Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong, magkitakita tayo sa Sabado.

Ating saksihan ang mga gawa ni Emn Delarosa, pag-usapan ang 'La Hermana: Baro at Debosyon' at umuwing busog ang puso sa mga kaalaman sa kasaysayan, kultura at pamana.

11/10/2026

12/09/2026

May 95 na mga g**o at mag-aaral, mga senior citizens, at iba pang mga bisita na pawang mga taga Morong ang dumalo sa History and Tourism Camp 2026 ngayong ika -12 ng Setyembre, na magkatuwang na inihatid ng Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong at Municipality of Morong, Rizal - Morong Tourism Office - Morong Turismo.

Ang taunang camp ay may temang "Pagtatala sa mga Limbag at Vlog ng Kasaysayan ng Morong para sa Edukasyon at Turismo" bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng History Month (Agosto) at Tourism Month (Setyembre).

Naging susing tagapagsalita si Dr. Lionel Buenaflor ng University of Batangas (UB). Inilahad niya ang mga alituntunin sa tamang pagsusulat at pagv-vlog ng kasaysayan at kultura para sa edukasyon at turismo.

Nagpapasalamat ang LIKAS-Morong sa Municipal Tourism Office ng Morong, kay Dr. Buenaflor, sa mga paaralan na nagpadala ng mga g**o at mga bata, at sa mga senior citizens at mga bisita, para sa matagumpay at makabuluhang camp.

08/09/2026

Mabuhay! Malugor na pagbati sa mga nanalo sa ating "Digital Storytelling Contest: Kwentong Digital ng
Bayan".

Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumali upang ipagriwang, ipamalas at ipagmalaki ang Salita at Puntong Morong sa pamamagitan ng pagbahagi ng kanilang talent, creativity, pagmahahal at pagpapahalaga sa kultura at kaşaysayan ng ating bayan. Dahil sa inyo ay maipapasa natin ang kwento at kasaysayan ng Morong sa makabagong pamamaraan, upang ito ay mapreserve para sa susunor na henerasyon.

Muli, maraming salamat sa inyo, mga Kabataan at mag-aaral ng Morong!

08/09/2026

KWENTO SA DISENYO
Morong Souvenir T-shirt Design Making Contest

What does Morong mean to you? Turn it into a Design!
Got a creative way to tell the story of Morong? Put it on a shirt and let your design speak for itself!

For more info, please read the Mechanics and Criteria! Join na!

Mechanics and Criteria
A. Contest Mechanics
1. The contest is open to students, local artists, designers, and creative individuals residing or studying in Morong, Rizal.
2. Each participant may submit one (1) entry only.
3. Participants must submit one (1) actual T-shirt with their original design already printed on it. The design may be printed on one side only, front or back
4. The design must be original and inspired by Morong’s history, culture, heritage, traditions, landmarks, local products, or tourism attractions.
5. Entries must not contain copyrighted images, logos, or artwork belonging to others without proper permission.
6. The T-shirt may be of any color, but the design must be clear, presentable, wearable, and suitable for a tourism souvenir.
7. The participant must provide a brief description or concept of the design, explaining how it represents Morong.
8. Entries must be submitted to the Municipal Tourism Office on or before September 29, 2026, 12:00 NN.
9. All entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by the Municipal Tourism Office.
10. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be final and irrevocable.
11. The winning design may be used by the Municipality of Morong for tourism promotion, souvenir production, and other official tourism-related purposes, subject to the applicable contest terms.

B. Judging Criteria

Criteria Percentage
• Relevance to Morong – 30%
• Creativity & Originality – 30%
• Visual Appeal – 20%
• Marketability – 15%
• Quality of Presentation – 5%

C. Prizes
🏆 1st Place — ₱7,000
🥈 2nd Place — ₱5,000
🥉 3rd Place — ₱3,000

for registration: https://forms.gle/2Nmh2EoaE6rDx9JTA

KWENTO SA DISENYO
Morong Souvenir T-shirt Design Making Contest

What does Morong mean to you? Turn it into a Design!
Got a creative way to tell the story of Morong? Put it on a shirt and let your design speak for itself!

For more info, please read the Mechanics and Criteria! Join na!

Mechanics and Criteria
A. Contest Mechanics
1. The contest is open to students, local artists, designers, and creative individuals residing or studying in Morong, Rizal.
2. Each participant may submit one (1) entry only.
3. Participants must submit one (1) actual T-shirt with their original design already printed on it. The design may be printed on one side only, front or back
4. The design must be original and inspired by Morong’s history, culture, heritage, traditions, landmarks, local products, or tourism attractions.
5. Entries must not contain copyrighted images, logos, or artwork belonging to others without proper permission.
6. The T-shirt may be of any color, but the design must be clear, presentable, wearable, and suitable for a tourism souvenir.
7. The participant must provide a brief description or concept of the design, explaining how it represents Morong.
8. Entries must be submitted to the Municipal Tourism Office on or before September 29, 2026, 12:00 NN.
9. All entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by the Municipal Tourism Office.
10. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be final and irrevocable.
11. The winning design may be used by the Municipality of Morong for tourism promotion, souvenir production, and other official tourism-related purposes, subject to the applicable contest terms.
12. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating, generating, or producing the T-shirt design is strictly prohibited. All entries must be solely created by the participant.

B. Judging Criteria

Criteria Percentage
• Relevance to Morong – 30%
• Creativity & Originality – 30%
• Visual Appeal – 20%
• Marketability – 15%
• Quality of Presentation – 5%

C. Prizes
🏆 1st Place — ₱7,000
🥈 2nd Place — ₱5,000
🥉 3rd Place — ₱3,000

For registration: https://forms.gle/2Nmh2EoaE6rDx9JTA

IMPORTANT: Only the first thirteen (13) entries will be accepted. Submission will be closed once all 13 slots have been filled.

06/09/2026

Ngayong Sabado, September 12, 9am-2pm sa Museong Pambayan ng Morong, kinukumbida ng Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong at ng
Municipal Tourism Office Morong Turismo ang mga g**o at mag-aaral ng Araling Panlipunan sa high school sa taunang History Camp na ngayong taon ay may kasama ring Tourism Camp.

Ang camp ay gagawin bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Kasaysayan (August) at Buwan ng Turismo (September).

Dito samasamang matutunan ang pagtatala at pagv-vlog ng kasaysayan para sa edukasyon at turismo.

Magpatala sa pamamagitan ng pagsesend ng message sa fb messenger ng Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong o tumawag o magtext sa mga numero sa baba.

31/08/2026

Alalahanin natin ang kabayanihan ng lahat ng Pilipinong nag-alay ng buhay at nagmahal at sa bayan.

Paano Dapat Ipagdiwang ang Araw ng mga Bayani?

1. Pagkilala sa mga Hindi Kilalang Bayani: Bigyang-diin din ang mga ordinaryong mamamayan na lumaban para sa kalayaan, hindi lamang ang mga sikat na pangalan tulad ni Jose Rizal at Andres Bonifacio.

2. Pasiklabin ng Nasyonalismo: Pinapaalala nito sa kasalukuyang henerasyon ang halaga ng kalayaan at ang sakripisyong kinakailangan upang mapanatili ito.

3. Paggabay sa Makabagong Panahon: Magbigay ng inspirasyon na maging mabuting mamamayan at tumulong sa kapwa sa pamamagitan ng araw-araw na paggawa ng tama.

Kinikilalang bayani hindi lamang sa Morong kundi sa buong bansa si Tomas Claudio.

Si Private Tomas Claudio (1892-1918) ang kauna-unahang Pilipinong sundalong namatay sa Unang Digmaang Pandaigdig habang lumalaban sa Pransiya.

21/08/2026

Si Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. ay isang kilalang senador, mamamahayag, at ang pangunahing simbolo ng oposisyon laban sa diktatoryang pamahalaan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Kinikilala siya bilang isang pambansang bayani at martir ng demokrasya.

Siya ay brutal na pinaslang noong Agosto 21, 1983, sa tarmac ng Manila International Airport sa mismong araw ng kanyang pagbabalik mula sa pagpapatapon sa ibang bansa.

Ang kanyang kabayanihan ay nakasalalay sa tatlong mahahalagang bahagi ng kasaysayan:

1. Tinig ng Pagsuway: Sa gitna ng Batas Militar, siya ang pinakamatapang na bumabatikos sa pang-aabuso ng pamahalaan, habang ibinubunyag ang korapsyon at paglabag sa karapatang pantao mula sa Senado.

2. Pagtitiis sa Piitan: Pitong taon siyang ipinakulong ng tribunal ng militar at dumanas ng solitoryong pagkakakulong at 40-araw na hunger strike, ngunit hindi siya kailanman sumuko sa diktadura.

3. Siklab ng Rebolusyon: Alam niyang nanganganib ang kanyang buhay, ngunit bumalik pa rin siya dahil naniniwala siyang ang Pilipino ay karapat-dapat na paglaanan ng buhay.

Ang kanyang pagkakapaslang ang naging mitsa upang magkaisa ang milyun-milyong Pilipino sa mapayapang 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution na nagpatalsik sa rehimeng Marcos.

Ang Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong at Museong Pambayan ng Morong ay nakiisa sa buong sambayanang Pilipino sa paggunita sa kabayanihan ni Sen. Ninoy Aquino.

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟰𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗘𝗡. 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗢 “𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗬” 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗢, 𝗝𝗥. 🎗️

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines, with the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation, Manila International Airport Authority, Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission, Spirit of EDSA Foundation, Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation, Project Gunita, August Twenty-One Movement, Chino Roces Foundation, NAMSERV, and Earthsaver; will lead the commemoration of the 43rd anniversary of the Martyrdom of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. on Friday, 21 August 2026, 8:00 a.m., at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Parañaque City. NHCP Chair Regalado Trota Jose, Jr. will lead the simple flower offering alongside representatives from the various government and civil society organizations joining the event.

Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. is a prominent political figure in our nation’s history. Known as a staunch political critic of then President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr., he was one of the first members of the opposition arrested upon the declaration of Martial Law in September 1972. He spent the next eight years incarcerated in military stockades and prison camps on various charges to which he vehemently maintained his innocence in. He continued to struggle for justice while incarcerated, famously undertaking a 40-day long Hunger Strike in 1975 in protest of the military court-martial. In 1980, he suffered a heart attack while in prison and was subsequently allowed to leave the country for treatment where he would stay in exile until 1983 when he went home amidst serious threats to his life. On 21 August 1983, he was killed upon arrival at the then-Manila International Airport. His death is widely recognized as a watershed moment in the resistance and calls for political reform that culminated in the massive turn-out for his funeral procession and later the 1986 People Power Revolution. Republic Act No. 9256 proclaimed 21 August as Ninoy Aquino Day, a Special Non-Working Holiday.

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