The Fountain of Justice is a national monument located in Bacolod City. It is built on the site where Spanish colonists surrendered to Filipino forces in November 1898. The Spanish governor of the province, known as Negros Occidental, signed the agreement of surrender here, which was the site of Bacolod City's City Hall. Today there is a fountain and park on the site. It is also a place commonly used for rallies and political protests.
Fountain of Justice
Bacolod City, Philippines
Located in the capital city of Manila, Rizal Park and Monument is one of the country's most important national monuments. It was built to commemorate Dr José Rizal, a Filipino nationalist executed by the Spanish in 1896. The monument is guarded at all times and the Filipino flag is flown next to the memorial. Examples of Rizal's poetry are also feted, and a fountain was imported from the town in Germany where Rizal studied as a young man.
Rizal Park and Monument
Manila, Philippines
Taal Volcano National Monument is located on a lake-surrounded active volcano about 40 miles south of Manila. The volcano has erupted 33 times, but the last time was in 1977. Along with the sheer beauty of the surrounding wilderness, Taal Volcano National Monument is a frequently visited part of the Philippines. It is common for people to rent a house in the area to take time to enjoy the serenity. Taal Volcano is listed as one of the Philippines' National Geological Monuments.
