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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL AND FILIPINO COMMUNITY COMMEMORATE THE 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE RIZAL
2024-12-30
The officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto and attached agencies led by Consul General Angelica C. Escalona at the Rizal Day 2024 commemoration held at the Sentro Rizal Toronto
30 December 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto and the Filipino community held ceremonies to mark the 128th anniversary of the martyrdom of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.
The theme of this year’s celebration is Rizal sa Bagong Pilipinas: Buhay at Aral, Aming Nilalandas (Rizal in the New Phliippines: Life and Teachings, as our Guide).
Consul General Angelica C. Escalona led the Rizal Day commemoration at the Sentro Rizal Toronto with Philippine Consulate General Toronto and attached agencies personnel and consular clients. In her remarks, the Consul General noted how Rizal and his teachings remain relevant today as the spirit and values that he embody remain timeless. “Huwag nating kalimutang bigyan ng parangal ang ating pambansang bayani, at sana’y isa-puso at isa-gawa natin and mga aral ni Dr. Rizal sa bawa’t araw ng ating buhay”.
Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville C. Tate read the Rizal Day message of Philippine President President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. Urging Filipinos to take Rizal’s word’s to heart, the President called on kababayans to be catalysts of change, whether in service to communities, the pursuit of knowledge, or in uplifting the marginalized.
Deputy Consul General Tate also attended the Rizal Day ceremony organized by the Knights of Rizal Canada Region at Earl Bales Park in Toronto.
Philippine Consulate General Toronto and attached agencies personnel with consular clients
Rizal Day commemoration at Earl Bales Park, City of Toronto organized by the
Knights of Rizal Canada Region
Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville C. Tate (left), Minister Rechie Valdez (center) and MP Marco Mendecino (right) delivering their respective remarks at the Rizal Day commemoration
at Earl Bales Park