Philippine Embassy in Canada Commemorates the 126th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal 

Officers and Staff of the Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, together with the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Gatineau Chapter during the 126th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. José P. Rizal at the Embassy Chancery in Ottawa.

OTTAWA 04 January 2023 - The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, together with the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Gatineau Chapter, commemorated the 126th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. José P. Rizal at the Embassy Chancery in Ottawa.

The event kicked off with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and recitation of Panunumpa sa Watawat. Rev. Fr. Francis Victor Mateo, OFM, led the opening prayers and KOR Chapter Commander Sir Danilo Arriola delivered his opening remarks. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Francisco Noel Fernandez III and KOR Chapter Commander Sir Danilo Arriola offered a wreath at the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal. The commemoration also included a reading of Dr. Rizal's “Mi Ultimo Adios” in Spanish by Ms. Alessandra Fernandez and in English by Mr. Dylan Mycah Morfe.

The event was followed by the oath-taking of new officers and the elevation Sir Dax Alberto Morfe as the new Chapter Commander of the Knights of Rizal Gatineau Chapter. 

The Rizal Day celebration culminated in a dinner hosted by Knights of Rizal Gatineau Chapter.

For more information, visit https://www.ottawape.dfa.gov.ph,    https://www.philembassy.ca,               https://www.facebook.com/PHinCanada/   ;   https://twitter.com/PHinCanada  END