Jose Maria Panganiban Monument, Bronze monument at Naga Central School 1, Philippines
The Jose Maria Panganiban Monument is a bronze sculpture at Naga Central School 1 featuring a roughly 9-foot concrete bust of the reformer dressed in western attire. Two student figures flank the bust, positioned together on an ornamental pedestal.
The monument was erected in 1930 by the Parents-Teachers Association, marking the first memorial to Panganiban, an influential Philippine reformer and propagandist. Its creation represented an important moment in recognizing his legacy within the educational community.
The monument displays Panganiban's connection to youth education through two student figures flanking the bust, representing his message about virtue and responsibility. This symbolic arrangement reflects how central education was to his vision for society.
The monument is located on school grounds and is generally accessible to visitors during regular hours, though checking ahead is advisable. The site sits centrally in Naga and can be reached on foot or by short local transport.
The pedestal is decorated with rose ornamentations and bears the names of 1930 PTA officers who contributed to its construction. This engraved recognition makes the monument a document of community participation from that era.
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