Pinaglabanan Shrine

The Pinaglabanan Shrine is a memorial in San Juan featuring a bronze sculpture of three figures on a semicircular base set within a 5-hectare park. The site contains two museums dedicated to Philippine independence history.

The site marks August 30, 1896, when Andres Bonifacio led the Katipuneros in the first battle against Spanish forces at the El Deposito water reservoir. This event launched the armed resistance against Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.

The Museo ng Katipunan displays documents and artworks showing the Philippine independence movement and its leaders. Visitors can see personal belongings and writings of revolutionaries who shaped the nation's history.

The park is well-maintained with clear pathways for exploring the monuments and museums. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to see both museums and the outdoor grounds.

Beneath the grounds lies the well-preserved Spanish-era water reservoir El Deposito from the colonial period. Visitors can explore this underground structure through organized tours and see how this old infrastructure functioned.

Location: San Juan

Inception: 1973

Address: Pinaglabanan Road

GPS coordinates: 14.60523,121.03171

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42