Negros Oriental commemorates capitol's centennial anniversary
MANILA, Philippines — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) installed a historical marker to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Negros Oriental's capitol.
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WATCH: NHCP unveils historical marker for Negros Oriental’s Capitol building
DUMAGUETE, Philippines — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Negros Oriental officials unveiled the historical marker to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Negros Oriental Capitol building on Friday afternoon.