House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez highlighted on Sunday, Dec. 30 the timeless influence of de facto national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on Filipinos. "Ngayong araw, buong puso nating ginugunita ang buhay at...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) commemorates the 128 th anniversary of the martyrdom of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, through a wreath-laying ceremony led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Rizal Park in Manila on Dec. 30, 2024. (Photo: Mark Balmores / MANILA...
On Rizal Day, President Marcos encouraged the nation to be bold enough to be catalysts of change and to believe that they can. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the nation’s observance of Rizal Day on Dec. 30, 2024, by laying a wreath at the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park, Manila. The...
Vice President Sara Duterte enjoined Filipinos to honor Jose Rizal by standing by what is right and have a collective effort towards a fair and free Philippines. In her Rizal Day message, Duterte urged the nation to remember the national hero's bravery amid persecution. "Ngayong araw, sa paggunita...
One hundred twenty-eight years ago, rifle shots echoed during what was an otherwise quiet morning at Bagumbayan. With the Manila Bay as a backdrop, onlookers watched a lone figure tumble to the ground. The 35-year-old Jose Rizal fell dead, executed by firing squad, composed of Filipino soldiers...
CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 paid tribute to national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal during the 127th anniversary of his martyrdom on December 30 at the police regional headquarters here. PRO-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Kirby John B. Kraft lauded the heroism of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins in the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument, Rizal Park in Manila on Dec. 30, 2023 to commemorate the 127th death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. (Photo courtesy of AFP) The Department of National Defense (DND) encouraged...
(Courtesy of Department of Transportation) The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will provide free rides to passengers on Saturday, Dec. 30, in commemoration of this year's Rizal Day. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary for Railways and MRT-3 Officer in Charge Jorjette Aquino...
Vice President Sara Duterte is hoping that Jose Rizal’s memories will always be remembered by Filipinos. In a short statement on Friday, Duterte called on Filipinos to always treasure, remember and live by the national hero’s legacy and memory. “And we hope that our young generation right now...
DAVAO CITY (PNA) – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte has called on the youth to emulate how national hero Dr. Jose Rizal lived his life in the service of the Filipino. VICE President Sara Z. Duterte leads the commemoration of Rizal Day in Davao City. (Davao City government FB) Duterte exhorted the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez hopes that the Philippines would have "more Rizals as citizens". House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Jose Rizal (Speaker’s office, Wikipedia) Romualdez has this to say Friday, Dec. 30, on the occasion of Rizal Day, or the 126th death anniversary of revered...
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...
