The Manila North Cemetery (

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: ''Cementerio del Norte'') is one of the oldest cemeteries in

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. The cemetery is owned by and located in the

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, the national capital, and is one of the largest in the metropolis at . It is located alongside Andrés Bonifacio Avenue and borders two other important cemeteries: the

La Loma Cemetery The La Loma Catholic Cemetery (Spanish: ''Campo Santo de La Loma'') was opened in 1884 and is largely located in Caloocan, Metro Manila. A portion of the southern part of the cemetery is located in Manila. The La Loma Cemetery is the oldest ceme ...

and the

Manila Chinese Cemetery The Manila Chinese Cemetery (; es, Cementerío para chinos) is the second oldest cemetery in Manila after La Loma Cemetery. The cemetery includes Christian, Buddhist and Taoist burials. The present-day cemetery is a vaguely trapezoidal area of a ...

. Numerous impoverished families notably inhabit some of the mausoleums.

History and Architecture

The Manila North Cemetery was formerly part of La Loma Cemetery but was separated as an exclusively Catholic burial ground. The cemetery formerly known as ''Cementerio del Norte'' was laid out in 1904.Vintage Philippines. December 2, 2010.
Manila North Cemetery: A Time Capsule of Philippine History
". The cemetery in its entirety was once called ''Paang Bundok'', the area National Hero

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selected as his final resting place. The current Paang Bundok is now a barangay located before the cemetery grounds. During the

Japanese occupation of the Philippines The Japanese occupation of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Pananakop ng mga Japones sa Filipinas''; ja, 日本のフィリピン占領, Nihon no Firipin Senryō) occurred between 1942 and 1945, when Imperial Japan occupied the Commonwealth of the ...

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the cemetery became the site of atrocities, with accounts that Imperial Japanese forces led by General Tomoyuki Yamashita brutally killed more than 2,000 unarmed noncombatants in the cemetery from October to November 1944. The cemetery being one of the oldest cemeteries in the metropolis is evident on the different designs of mausoleums that reflect the prevailing architectural style in the Philippines during the period they were constructed. The styles range from simple, plain-painted with a patch of greenery, to very complex designs that contain reliefs that are difficult to carve while also having different colors.

Informal settlement

Many people already live inside the cemetery with some of them serving as caretakers of the mausoleums where they also stay to survive. When the families or owners of the mausoleums come, especially during and after

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, the families transfer to other places. In addition, the informal settlers often serve as informal tour guides, bringing visitors to tombs of famous people and discussing the oral history of the area. Others take advantage of the quantity of visitors during the Allhallowtide holiday, setting up stalls to sell drinks and snacks, and providing visitors other services like renting out their toilets. Clearing operations made in 2019 destroyed the shanties and other obstructions inside the cemetery, displacing the families who lived in the makeshift homes and in the mausoleums.

Heritage Structures

Bautista-Nakpil Pylon

The Bautista-Nakpil Pylon at the North Cemetery was designed by

Juan Nakpil Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil, KGCR (born Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús; May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986) known as Juan Nakpil, was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architec ...

as a tribute to both Bautista and Nakpil families, including his uncle and benefactor, Dr. Ariston Bautista. The funerary pylon is a tall, square podium which has four human figures on the top corners that form a gesture of prayer capping off the tall columns. The frontal side is embellished by geometricized flowers, spiraling foliage, and nautilus shells in low-relief concrete panels which has a highly decorated stoup on the lower portion. An octagonal lantern-like form sits on top of the podium with miniature columns buttressing on all sides and crowned by a rigid dome. File:Bautista-Nakpil Pylon Front View.jpg, Bautista-Nakpil Pylon front view. File:Bautista-Nakpil Pylon Design.jpg, Art Deco design on the Bautista-Nakpil pylon. File:Bautista-Nakpil Pylon Site.jpg, Bautista-Nakpil Pylon site. File:Bautista-Nakpil Pylon Grave.jpg, One of the graves at the Bautista-Nakpil Pylon site.

Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution

The Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution is a memorial dedicated to Filipino revolutionaries of the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War.

Notable burials

The remains of key figures in Philippine history are buried in the cemetery. Most of the people have their tombs on the main avenue of the cemetery while other notable people are located near the main entrance. Some of them are: *

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(1872–1920), architect *

Iggy Arroyo Ignacio Tuason Arroyo Jr. (October 24, 1950 – January 26, 2012), also known as Iggy Arroyo, was a Philippines, Filipino politician. He was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the Fifth District of Negros Oc ...

(1950–2012), former congressman of

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(2004–12) * Ladislao Bonus (1854–1908), ''Father of the Philippine Opera'' *

José Corazón de Jesús José Cecilio Corazón de Jesús y Pangilinan (November 22, 1894 – May 26, 1932), also known by his pen name Huseng Batute, was a Filipino poet who used Tagalog poetry to express the Filipinos' desire for independence during the American occu ...

(1896–1932), poet known as ''Huseng Batute''. Lyricist of the famed protest anthem '' Bayan Ko'' *

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(1904–1996), president of the Philippine Maritime Institute (now PMI Colleges). Interred in a mausoleum shaped like a ship, titled ''SS Last Voyage'' *

Mariano Jesús Cuenco Mariano Jesús Diosomito Cuenco (January 16, 1888 – February 25, 1964) was a Filipino Cebuano politician and writer. He was the 4th President of the Senate of the Philippines. Early life Cuenco was born in Carmen, Cebu on January 16, 1888, ...

(1888–1964), 4th

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* Doña Narcisa Buencamino vda. de León (1877–1966), Founder and matriarch of LVN Pictures, Inc. *

Manuel Earnshaw Manuel Noguera Earnshaw (November 19, 1862 – February 13, 1936) was a Resident Commissioner of the Philippines from 1913 to 1917. Early life and education He was born in Cavite, in then Captaincy General of the Philippines, on November 19, 18 ...

(1862–1936), former resident commissioner to the US Congress * Isauro Gabaldon (1875–1942), former senator and resident commissioner to the US Congress *

Pedro Guevara Pedro Guevara y Valenzuela (February 23, 1879 – January 19, 1938), was a Filipino soldier, lawyer, legislator, and Spanish writer who became Resident Commissioner of the Philippines during the American Occupation. Early life Pedro Guevar ...

(1879–1938), former senator and resident commissioner to the US Congress *

Francis Burton Harrison Francis Burton Harrison (December 18, 1873 – November 21, 1957) was an American statesman who served in the United States House of Representatives and was appointed governor-general of the Philippines by President of the United States Woodro ...

(1873–1957), former American governor-general * Amado Hernández (1903–1970), labor leader, Philippine literary icon and National Artist for Literature * Atang de la Rama-Hernández (1905–1991), wife of Amado,

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singer, actress, and National Artist for Theater and Music *

Félix Resurrección Hidalgo Félix Resurrección Hidalgo y Padilla (February 21, 1855 – March 13, 1913) was a Filipino artist. He is acknowledged as one of the greatest Filipino painters of the late 19th century, and is significant in Philippine history for having been a ...

(1853–1913), painter *

Pilar Hidalgo-Lim Pilar Lardizabal Hidalgo-Lim (May 24, 1893 – December 8, 1973) was a Filipina educator and civic leader. She was married to Brig. Gen. Vicente Lim, World War II hero. Early career and pre-war years Pilar Hidalgo-Lim graduated from the Univer ...

(1893–1973), one of the founders of

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(1912–1962), former Manila mayor * Benito Legarda y Tuason (1853–1915), vice-president of the

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and first resident commissioner of the Philippines to the US Congress *

Alfredo Lim Alfredo "Fred" Siojo Lim Jr.. (; December 21, 1929 – August 8, 2020) was a Filipino politician and police officer who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2004 to 2007. He also served as the Mayor of Manila twice: first from 1992 to ...

(1929–2020), former Manila mayor, NBI Director, DILG Secretary and senator *

Justo Lukban Justo Lukbán y Rilles (May 28, 1863 – September 2, 1927) was a Filipino physician and politician. Lukban was elected to the Philippine Assembly and was mayor of the capital Manila from 1917 until 1920. Early life Justo Lukban was born in ...

(1863-1927), Major of the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War. Member of the

. Third

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* Tomas Morato (1887–1965), mayor of Calauag, Quezon, then first appointed mayor of

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. His wife Consuelo Eclavea Morato is also buried with him *

(1899–1986), National Artist for Architecture * Román Ongpin (1847–1912), businessman, philanthropist, nationalist, and civic citizen * Quintin B. Paredes (1884–1973), former House Speaker and senator * Carmen Planas (1914–1964), first woman to be elected to any public office in the Philippines, former Vice mayor and former councilor of Manila *

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(1890–1960), former senator and Spanish-language author * Saturnina Rizal Mercado de Hidalgo (1850–1913), sister of

. Interred in the Ver-Hidalgo-Rizal Mausoleum. * Lucia Rizal (1857-1919), sister of

. Interred in the Herbosa Mausoleum. * Owen Robyns-Owen, Chief Officer,

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(died: January 9, 1945 at the age of 67), is the only British Commonwealth war grave in the cemetery * José E. Romero (1897–1978), former representative of

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, senator, first Philippine ambassador to the

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, and

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. His second wife, Elisa Zuñiga Villanueva (1910–1999), is also buried with him *

Epifanio de los Santos Epifanio de los Santos y Cristóbal, sometimes known as Don Pañong or Don Panyong (April 7, 1871 – April 18, 1928), was a noted Filipino historian, journalist, and civil servant.Afan, Carolina L. Epifanio de los Santos y Cristobal. Fili ...

(1871–1928), historian and former statesman.

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, is named after him * Hilarion "Larry" Silva (1937–2004), comedian and politician * Andres Solomon (also known as "Tugo" or "Togo") (1905–1952), actor * Trinidad Tecson (1848–1928), revolutionary nurse * Lilian Velez (1924–1948), singer-actress of the mid and late 1940s and dubbed as the singing sweetheart of Philippine movies, who was murdered by her co-actor, Narding Anzures on June 26, 1948 *

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(1901–1925), a boxer, the first Asian Flyweight World Champion *

Antonio Villegas Antonio de Jesus Villegas (January 9, 1928 – November 16, 1984) was a Filipino mayor of Manila from 1962 to 1971. His term was after the term of Arsenio Lacson as mayor of Manila, and before the period of martial law in the Philippines. Poli ...

(1928–1984), former Manila mayor. Formerly buried in

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* Teodoro Yangco (1861–1939), former resident commissioner to the

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and businessman for whom Yangco Market is named * Joaquin "Buwaya" Fajardo (1940s–1991), actor * Rodolfo Boy Garcia (1935–1997), actor *

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(1930–2003), actor *

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(1924–1951), gangster * Renato "Porky" Gomez (1948–2009), comedian *

Max Alvarado Max Alvarado (February 19, 1929 – April 6, 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades. Early life Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio i ...

(1929–1997), actor * Max Laurel (1944–2016), actor * Jose Katigbak (1879–1916), engineer and first Filipino student of the renowned

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* Patricia Mijares (1923–2012), actress * Shalala (1960–2021), comedian and tv/radio personality * Moody Diaz (1930s–1995), actress * Victor Lopez Jr. (1950–1985), barangay chairman of

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* Col. Joe Pring (1942–1994), police officer and biological father of actress

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(1907–1979), musician, composer, conductor, bandleader and president of the

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* Jose Ma. Basa (1839–1907), patriot and propagandist *

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(1920–2010), comedian * Rudy Meyer (1937–2009), actor * Bentot Sr. (1920–1986), actor * Bentot Jr. (1970–2016), actor * Chiquito (1932–1997), actor and comedian * Dr. Alberto I. Vasquez (1962–2021), Dentist * Josefa V. Mendoza (1954–2020), Barangay Chairwoman of Malate, Manila (2007–2018) * River Nasino (2020), infant baby whose death, funeral, and burial caused controversy in the Philippines. Unmarked graves *

Macario Sakay Macario Sakay y de León (March 1, 1878 – September 13, 1907) was a Filipino general who took part in the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire and in the Philippine–American War. After the war was declared over by the Un ...

(1878 –1907) , Filipino Revolutionay General. Buried in an unmarked grave after his execution in the Old Bilibid Prisons. * 28 victims of Asociacion De Damas De Filipinas fire tragedy on December 3, 1998. Buried in unmarked graves. Group and Family plots '' Mousoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución'' Norte01

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, assembly member (Declaration of Philippine Independence, Cavite-Viejo, Province of Cavite, 12 June 1898) * Adriano Hernández (1870–1925), Brigadier General of the Philippine Revolution and Military Strategist and the local hero of Dingle, Iloilo. *

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– Filipino revolutionary general, poet, inventor, engineer, musician * Pío del Pilar (1865–1931), Philippine revolutionary figure. * Adriano Hernández (1870–1925), Brigadier General of the Philippine Revolution and Military Strategist and the local hero of Dingle, Iloilo. 29 Martyrs of World War II Memorial This memorial serves as the final resting place of twenty-nine Manila residents that the Japanese Army executed on 30 August 1944. The remains of the executed individuals were said to be located and identified by their compatriots after the war, after a Japanese-American officer (working in the Japanese Army as a spy), revealed what he had seen and the location of the grave after the executions. Their remains were interred in this mausoleum on 9 March 1947. Notable burials in this plot were: *

Manuel Arguilla Manuel Estabilla Arguilla ( Nagrebcan, Bauang, June 17, 1911 – beheaded, Manila Chinese Cemetery, August 30, 1944) was an Ilokano writer in English, patriot, and martyr. He is known for his widely anthologized short story "How My Brother Le ...

(1911-1944), Ilokano writer in

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, patriot, and martyr, known for his widely anthologized short story "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife" * Jose Fortich Ozamiz (1898–1944), former senator and first provincial governor of

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* Rafael "Liling" R. Roces Jr. (1912–1944), Filipino journalist, writer, patriot, World War II spy, hero, and martyr Osmeña Family Plot *

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(1878–1961), former 4th

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. * Esperanza Limjap-Osmeña (1894–1978), former

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Roxas Family Plot * Manuel A. Roxas (1892–1948), former 5th president of the Philippines *

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(1899–1995), former

* Gerardo "Gerry" Roxas, Sr. (1924–1982), former senator * Gerardo A. Roxas, Jr. (1960–1993), former representative of

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, son of Gerardo Roxas Sr. Magsaysay Family Plot NorthCem-A

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(1907–1957), former 7th

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* Genaro Magsaysay (1924–1978), former Senator of the Philippines and Representative of the Zambales Bautista-Nakpil Family Plot NorthCem-B

* Ariston Bautista Lin, Filipino physician, philanthropist, and patriot. *

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(1867–1960), composer, father of Juan Nakpil. Roces Family Mausoleum * Alejandro Roces Sr. (1875-1943) – newspaper publisher, "Father of Philippine Journalism" * Joaquin "Chino" Roces(1913–1988) – nationalist, newspaper publisher, and freedom fighter during the reign of Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos. Poe Family Mausoleum NorthCem-G

* Fernando Poe, Sr. (1916–1951), film producer, director, actor * Fernando Poe, Jr. (Ronald Allan K. Poe) (1939–2004), National Artist for Film, and 2004 presidential candidate * Susan Roces (Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe) (1941–2022), actress and wife of Fernando Poe, Jr. *

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(1943–1995), actor and brother of Fernando Poe Jr. *

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(1948–2010), actor and half-brother of Fernando Poe Jr. Other Group plots and memorials * American Association plot * Armed Forces of the Philippines Cemetery * Boy Scout

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' plot * Veterans of Foreign Wars plot Former interments * María Agoncillo–Aguinaldo (1879–1963), wife of Emilio Aguinaldo. Her tomb once occupied the center of the '' Mousoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución'', but was exhumed and reburied at the

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Cavite Cavite, officially the Province of Cavite ( tl, Lalawigan ng Kabite; Chavacano: ''Provincia de Cavite''), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Located on the southern shores of Manila Bay and southwest ...

Melchora Aquino Melchora Aquino de Ramos (January 6, 1812 – February 19, 1919) was a Filipino revolutionary. She became known as "Tandang Sora" because of her age during the Philippine Revolution. She was known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" an ...

(1812–1919), also known as Tandang Sora and Mother of

Katipunan The Katipunan, officially known as the Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK; en, Supreme and Honorable Association of the Children of the Nation ...

. Formerly buried at '' Mousoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución,'' was later exhumed and reburied to Himlayang Pilipino. Remains transferred to the Tandang Sora National Shrine in Quezon City *

Francisco Rizal Mercado Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado y Alejandro (May 11, 1818 – January 5, 1898) was the father of the Philippines' national hero Jose Rizal. He was born in Biñan, Laguna. He had a wife named Teodora Realonda y Quintos and had 11 children alto ...

(1818–1898) and

Teodora Alonso Realonda Teodora Alonso Realonda y Quintos (November 9, 1827 – August 16, 1911) was a wealthy woman in the Spanish colonial Philippines. She was best known as the mother of the Philippines' national hero Jose Rizal. Realonda was born in Santa Cruz, ...

(1827–1911), parents of José Rizal. Remains were later transferred to Museo ni José Rizal Calamba in 4 January 1997 * Paciano Rizal (1852–1930), oldest brother of José Rizal. Remains were later transferred to Los Baños, Laguna in 1985 *

Trinidad Rizal Trinidad Rizal y Alonso (June 6, 1868 – May 9, 1951), commonly known as Trinidad Rizal, was a Filipina feminist leader and co-founder of the Philippines' first feminist organization, the ''Asociación Femenista Filipina''. She was the younger ...

(1868-1951) and Josefa Rizal (1865-1945), sisters of José Rizal. Remains were later transferred to Los Baños, Laguna in 1985 * Narcisa Rizal (1852-1939), sister of José Rizal. Her remains and the remains of the rest of her family were exhumed and transferred to Los Baños, Laguna in 2013 *

Marcelo H. del Pilar Marcelo Hilario del Pilar y Gatmaitán (; ; August 30, 1850July 4, 1896), commonly known as Marcelo H. del Pilar and also known by his pen name Pláridel,.''Filipinos in History: Volume II'', National Historical Institute, 1990, p. 101 was a ...

(1850–1896), Philippine author and propagandist. Formerly buried at the ''Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución'' under the name ''Plaridel'', was later exhumed and reburied in his house in Marcelo H. del Pilar Shrine

Bulacan, Bulacan Bulakan, officially the Municipality of Bulakan ( tgl, Bayan ng Bulakan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 81,232 people. It is north of Manila. Bula ...

Manuel L. Quezon Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina, (; 19 August 1878 – 1 August 1944), also known by his initials MLQ, was a Filipino lawyer, statesman, soldier and politician who served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 until his de ...

(1878–1944), Former President Commonwealth Government (1935-1944). Formerly buried at

Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery is one of two national cemeteries run by the United States Army. Nearly 400,000 people are buried in its 639 acres (259 ha) in Arlington, Virginia. There are about 30 funerals conducted on weekdays and 7 held on Sa ...

(buried from 1944-1946). Transferred to

Quezon Memorial Shrine The Quezon Memorial Shrine ( fil, Pambansang Pang-alaalang Dambana ni Quezon, ) is a monument and national shrine dedicated to former Philippine President Manuel Quezon located within the grounds of Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City, Metro M ...

in 1979 * Aurora Quezón (1888–1949), Former

, wife of Manuel Quezon. Transferred to

in 2005 *

Pedro Paterno Pedro Alejandro Paterno y de Vera IgnacioGarcía Castellón, Manuel. (February 27, 1857 – April 26, 1911, 993 pages) was a Filipino politician infamous for being a turncoat. He was also a poet and a novelist. His intervention on behalf of th ...

(1857–1911), 2nd

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under the First Republic. Formerly buried at the Manila North Cemetery; his remains were later transferred at San Agustin Church *

Emilio Jacinto Emilio Jacinto y Dizon (; December 15, 1875 – April 16, 1899) was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution. He was one of the highest-ranking officers in the Philippine Revolution and was one of the highest-ranking officers of the ...

(1875–1899), patriot, the ''Brains of the Katipunan''. Formerly buried in Sta. Cruz, Laguna and was later exhumed and reburied at the ''Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución''. Remains transferred to Himlayang Pilipino, Quezon City in 1975. * Licerio Geronimo (1855–1924), Revolutionary general. Initially buried at the ''Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución'', his remains were then reinterred in the base of the Licerio Geronimo Memorial located in Rodriguez, Rizal on February 20, 1993 * Mariano Noriel (1864–1915), Filipino general who fought during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War. Formerly buried at the ''Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución'' * Isabelo delos Reyes (1864–1938), politician, labor union activist, and a founder of the

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. Formerly buried at the Manila North Cemetery and was later exhumed and reburied in the Maria Clara Church of the

in Manila. *

Dick Israel Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca (10 December 1947 – 11 October 2016), known by his stage name Dick Israel, was a Filipino character actor who played mostly villain and sidekick roles in many Filipino movies. He later branched out in television play ...

(1947–2016), movie and television actor, formerly of

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company unde ...

and

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; his remains along with his wife Marilyn Michaca (1947–2016) were later transferred to the Enternal Gardens Memorial Park

Popular culture

* The Museum Foundation of the Philippines and Carlos Celdran's Walk This Way both used to hold walking tours the Chinese Cemetery, North Cemetery and La Loma Cemetery. * Manila North Cemetery and Chinese Cemetery have a trove of funerary architecture. Mausoleums are designed to look like Chinese pagodas, Hindu Shikhara temples, Egyptian pyramids guarded by Sphinxes, Greek- and Roman-inspired temples, Romanesque-type churches, even Art Deco mausoleums.Walter Ang. October 28, 2013. 8list.ph.
8 Trivia About Manila Cemeteries
. * The Manila North Cemetery was the plot setting for the episode 'Paa' of the 2010 horror film '' Cinco''. * The Manila North Cemetery is where the movie Tombstone Pillow was shot. Tombstone Pillow stars Filipina actress Lourdes Duque Baron. It is directed by Dream Team Directors and musical score was done by Hagay Mizrahi who is known as one of the sound engineers for Justin Bieber. Said film reaped several prestigious nominations and awards abroad namely, Winner for Best Short Drama at the ICP Entertainment Short Film Series, official finalist at the Asian Cinematography Awards, New York City Independent Film Festival, LA Shorts International Film Festival, and the NYCIFF Festival. Tombstone Pillow movie highlights the plight of 6,000 impoverished Filipinos living in the Manila North Cemetery.

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Cemeteries are a time capsule of RP history, cultureCWGC: Manila North Cemetery
{{Manila cemeteries Cemeteries in Metro Manila Landmarks in the Philippines Mausoleums used as housing Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz, Manila Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in the Philippines