About Gregorio Aglipay National Shrine
The Gregorio Aglipay National Shrine is a historic house museum in Barangay Aglipay, Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It preserves the birthplace and ancestral house of Gregorio Aglipay (1860-1940), founder of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente. Managed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the shrine displays personal memorabilia, photographs, and historical artifacts documenting his life, role in the Philippine Revolution, and religious legacy. It is designated as a National Shrine.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a preserved traditional Filipino ancestral house set in a quiet residential area of Batac. Inside, the museum displays period furniture, personal belongings, photographs, documents, and religious artifacts related to Gregorio Aglipay. Exhibits are arranged chronologically across rooms with interpretive panels. The grounds include a small garden and monument area. Guided tours are typically available to explain the exhibits and the history of the house.
Key highlights
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Birthplace and ancestral house of Gregorio Aglipay preserved as a National Shrine
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Museum collection of personal memorabilia, photographs and documents
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Traditional Ilocano bahay-na-bato architecture
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Managed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines