Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MARCH 30, 1892
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, a 66-foot-tall octagonal stone tower in Burgos, Ilocos Norte was first lit.
Constructed on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill and overlooking the South China Sea, it was part of the Spanish government's plan to put up lighthouses in the northern and western parts of the Philippines.
It marked the northwestern-most point of Luzon and guided the galleons.
The design was made by Magin Pers y Pers in 1887 and the construction was finished by Guillermo Brockman's Lighthouse Service.
To this day, it continues to serve as a navigational guide for ships entering the country from the north.
It became a National Historical Landmark in 2004 and a National Cultural Treasure in 2005.
(Design, concept, stamps and resejjuarch: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: wikipedia.org
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