The noble acts and sacrifices of Dr. Jose Rizal still bring inspiration to every personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) even after 126 years since he died. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel stand in attention during the commemoration of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is hoping that Jose Rizal will serve as an inspiration for the Filipino people to ensure and protect the liberty of the country. In a statement on Rizal Day, Marcos cited Rizal's efforts to set the country free from the colonizers "despite the threat of...
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. THE Zamboanga city government led by Mayor John Dalipe (fourth from right)...
“The pen is mightier than the sword.” This adage first written by novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 in his historical play Cardinal Richelieu must have served as an inspiration to Dr. Jose P. Rizal when he wrote his novels — Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo — as well...
Rizal grew up to be skilled in both arts and sciences, and is better known as the author of his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Rizal also contributed to La Solidaridad, a newspaper that pushed for reforms. His famous essays in the newspaper were the Sa Mga Kadalagahan Sa Malolos,...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday, Dec. 15, encouraged the Filipino youth to be “ambassadors” to their fellow youth to spread the importance of education and lure them away from the dangers of drugs and extremism as she also called them to be inspired by Dr. Jose...
Beleaguered former Jose Rizal University (JRU) basketball player John Amores has received some “words of encouragement” from Vice President Sara Duterte. (Photo from John Amores via Facebook) In a social media post on Monday, Dec. 6, the former JRU Heavy Bomber shared a photo of a letter from...
John Amores of Jose Rizal University (NCAA/GMA) By NIKOLE JAVIER Ex-Jose Rizal University player John Amores revealed that he received some “words of encouragement” from Vice President Sara Duterte. Amores, who has seemingly started to face the consequences of his actions following his...
Jose Rizal University pummeled a lethargic Letran side, 87-71, to end the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament with a bang at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City Wednesday, Nov. 23. JRU finished the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball season with a 7-11 record. (NCAA Images) The Heavy...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has unveiled a lifetime support service center (LSSC) for its Jose Rizal-class frigates, a newly-built facility that will ensure the proper maintenance of their modern ships. Courtesy of Philippine Navy — Philippine Fleet The LSSC was blessed and turned over to the PN's...
Enoch Valdez took charge anew as Lyceum exacted revenge over the embattled Jose Rizal University, 79-62, in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Enoch Valdez of the Lyceum Pirates (NCAA/GMA) Valdez...
John Amores of Jose Rizal University (NCAA/GMA) By NIKOLE JAVIER John Amores has been officially removed from the Jose Rizal University men’s basketball team following his rampage during their second round game against College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 98 last Nov. 8. The...
