Dr Francis M Navarro appointed a Commissioner of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines
16 May 2024
It is with great pleasure that the Office of the Dean of the
School of Social Sciences
congratulates
Dr Francis M Navarro
on his appointment as
Commissioner
of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Dr Navarro is an Assistant Professor at the Department of History and Director of the University Archives.
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is an arm of the NCCA and its mission is the promotion of Philippine history and cultural heritage through research, conservation of heritage sites, documentation, and the promotion of local history. Its goal is to instill pride in the Filipino and to rekindle its spirit through the lessons of history. Our main goal then as commissioners is to advise and assist the government in its cultural and development agenda.
Let us wish Chas all the best as he continues being a problem solver and change-maker at the National Historical Commission of the Philippines!
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