Rizal Day

2022 - 12 - 29

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Marcos calls on Pinoys to embody Rizal's patriotism, perseverance ... (GMA News Online)

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday urged Filipinos to continue to embody the ideals and virtues of patriotism and perseverance of Dr. Jose ...

on Friday urged Filipinos to continue to embody the ideals and virtues of patriotism and perseverance of Dr. "May he continue to become a role model to all of us who aspire to impart our knowledge and dedicate our abilities to the betterment of society," Marcos said. Jose Rizal, the country's national hero.

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On Rizal Day, Marcos urges Filipinos to embody hero's patriotism (ABS-CBN News)

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday urged Filipinos to embody Dr. Jose Rizal's patriotism and perseverance.

30 as a day of national mourning. In his message, Marcos reminded the public of how Rizal helped enlighten Filipinos about oppression and corruption under colonizers "not through a violent uprising but through a peaceful protest." Marcos led a flag-raising ceremony and offered a wreath of flowers in commemoration of the hero's death in a short program held at Rizal Park.

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Zamboanga City marks Rizal Day (Manila Bulletin)

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor John Dalipe led this city in commemorating the 126th death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal through a program on Friday morning, Dec.

30, at the Rizal Monument in front of the Zamboanga City Hall. ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor John Dalipe led this city in commemorating the 126th death anniversary of Dr. Dalipe, with officials of the city government and members of the Knights of Rizal, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the foot of the monument.

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Antique celebrates 126th Rizal Day (Panay News)

ANTIQUE – This province has scheduled a simple commemoration of the 126th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal today. Highlights of the program ...

All department heads and employees who will attend the program are entitled to one day of compensatory leave. “All heads of offices and employees are enjoined to witness the event. 188 enjoining provincial government department heads, heads of offices, and employees to take part in the commemoration.

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PBBM urges Filipinos to embody Rizal's excellence, patriotism (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to continue to embody Dr. Jose Rizal's virtues of excellence, patriotism, and perseverance as he ...

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Perpetuating Rizal's legacy in South America (INQUIRER.net)

The Philippine embassy in Santiago, Chile, marked Rizal Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the embassy's Rizal monument. The same monument was inaugurated ...

Rizal, which reinforces our view of the national hero as a scholar and historian whose boundless patriotism manifested in his keen attention to detail, his dedication to historical accuracy, and his commitment to correct the misconceptions and biases of the author. At our embassy library, I came across a reproduction of the book “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas” by Antonio de Morga, which remains one of the most important sources of precolonial and early colonial history of the Philippines. I recently watched a 65-part series on Netflix on the life of Gen. I was also tempted to take up the offer of the consulate’s cultural officer for a tour of Barcelona landmarks that made indelible marks on Dr. I recently had a chance to attend a training on Philippine Overseas Voting Registration in Spain that was hosted by the Philippine consulate general in Barcelona. The Philippine embassy in Santiago, Chile, marked Rizal Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the embassy’s Rizal monument.

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