Aguinaldo Shrine

The Aguinaldo Shrine in Palanan, Isabela marks the site where President Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by American forces on March 23, 1901, ending the First Philippine Republic. Located in Barangay Alomanay in the isolated coastal municipality of Palanan, the shrine features a historical marker, statue and small memorial structure maintained by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It is a nationally recognized historic site commemorating a pivotal event in Philippine-American War history.

Visitors can expect a small, quiet memorial site in a remote coastal village setting surrounded by forest and sea. The shrine consists of a fenced compound with a bronze statue of Emilio Aguinaldo, a National Historical Commission of the Philippines historical marker, and a simple shrine structure. The area is modest in scale with informational displays explaining the 1901 capture. Access requires travel by light aircraft or boat due to Palanan's isolation, and the site offers a contemplative, educational experience focused on Philippine history.

The shrine marks the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo, President of the First Philippine Republic, by American forces led by General Frederick Funston on March 23, 1901, in Palanan, Isabela. The event is recognized as the effective end of organized resistance of the First Philippine Republic during the Philippine-American War. The site was declared a historic site and is preserved by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

The shrine is a nationally significant memorial commemorating a pivotal moment in Philippine history. It serves as an educational and commemorative site for understanding the Philippine-American War and the legacy of Emilio Aguinaldo as the first president of the Philippines. It is a focal point for local historical remembrance in Palanan.