03 January 2014- The Philippine Consulate General in Agana, in cooperation with the Laguna Association of Guam (LAG), commemorated the 117th anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal's execution at Bagumbayan through a flag raising and wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, December 30, at the Residence of the Philippine Consul General where a small monument for our national hero has been erected.
LAG Vice President Rugo Magante opened the ceremony by welcoming the members of the LAG, as well as the officers and staff of the Consulate General. Consul Maria Paz Cortes and Mr. Magante also led the laying of the wreath at the foot of Dr. Rizal's bust.
On behalf of Consul General Bayani V. Mangibin, Consul Cortes thanked the LAG for their consistent commitment in remembering and honoring Dr. Rizal, a native of Laguna, and for their efforts to improve the monument constructed in his honor. Consul Cortes likewise ended the ceremony by reading lines from Huling Paalam, a Filipino translation of Dr. Rizal's poem Mi Ultimo Adios, as translated by national hero, Andres Bonifacio. (Photo Credits: Mr. Allan Tangayan). END