MANILA, March 26 -- The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Tuesday announced the election of its new chairperson, Lisa Guerrero-Nakpil.

She took her oath before National Commission for Culture and the Arts Chair Victorino Mapa Manalo, who is also an ex-officio member of the NHCP Board in his capacity as Executive Director of the National Archives of the Philippines, the NHCP said in a news release.

Nakpil was first appointed NHCP Commissioner in 2020, representing the private sector.

She is a noted public historian, curator, and writer who has championed the promotion of historical knowledge through her various award-winning books and newspaper columns.

Her mother, Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, also served as Chair ...