President Rodrigo Duterte called on Filipinos to embody the patriotism and idealism of Jose Rizal (pic) as he urged them to honor Covid-19 frontliners on the national hero’s 125th death anniversary on Thursday
“As we commemorate Rizal’s contribution to our freedom and self-determination, may we continue to honor him by exemplifying patriotism and idealism in all our endeavors as well as by fostering a greater sense of nationalism among the Filipino youth,” Duterte said.
NATIONAL HERO. Mayor Jerry P. Trenas and Iloilo City Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Luz De Los Reyes, offer a wreath before the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal as part of the ceremony to commemorate the 125th anniversary of his martyrdom on Thursday (Dec. 30, 2021). In her message, De Los Reyes said Rizal has plenty of values worthy to be emulated.(Photo courtesy of Arnold Almacen/City Mayor's Office) ILOILO CITY - As the country commemorated the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on Thursday, Ilonggos are urged to emulate the national hero and be reminded not to give up hope. The city's celebration of the theme "Rizal para sa Agham, Katotohanan at Buhay (Rizal for Science, Truth and Life)" was highlighted by the wreath-laying and flag-raising rites before the monument of Rizal at the Plaza Libertad in City Proper district. Iloilo City Schools Division Superintendent Ma. Luz De Los Reyes, in her message during the short ceremony, said the nationa
NATIONAL HERO. Mayor Jerry P. Trenas and Iloilo City Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Luz De Los Reyes, offer a wreath before the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal as part of the ceremony to commemorate the 125th anniversary of his martyrdom on Thursday (Dec. 30, 2021). In her message, De Los Reyes said Rizal has plenty of values worthy to be emulated.(Photo courtesy of Arnold Almacen/City Mayor's Office) ILOILO CITY - As the country commemorated the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on Thursday, Ilonggos are urged to emulate the national hero and be reminded not to give up hope. The city's celebration of the theme "Rizal para sa Agham, Katotohanan at Buhay (Rizal for Science, Truth and Life)" was highlighted by the wreath-laying and flag-raising rites before the monument of Rizal at the Plaza Libertad in City Proper district. Iloilo City Schools Division Superintendent Ma. Luz De Los Reyes, in her message during the short ceremony, said the nationa
RIZAL DAY. President Rodrigo Duterte leads the wreath-laying ceremony in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Rizal Park in Manila on Thursday (Dec. 30, 2021). In his message for the occasion, the President paid tribute to the "unmatched boldness and compassion" of front-liners in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. (Screengrab from RTVM) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday paid tribute to the "unmatched boldness and compassion" of front-liners in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic as the country commemorates the 125th death anniversary of national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. In his Rizal Day message, Duterte said heroism has become more manifest when the Covid-19 pandemic swept the whole world. "People of unmatched boldness and compassion stood and fought against the odds brought by the disease in order to help save lives, even while risking their own," he said. He described "true heroe