PH Ambassador Calls on Filipinos During the 162nd Birth Anniversary of Rizal in UAE to Embody and Spread the Hero’s Ideals
PHOTO: Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso A. Ver (left), led the wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 162nd birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi’s Sentro Rizal organized by the Order of the Knights of Rizal-Emarat Abu Dhabi Chapter (OKOR-EADC) under Dr. Jose P. Villanueva (right), Chapter Commander, and attended by OKOR-Dubai representatives and members of the Filipino community. In his message, Ambassador Ver encouraged the Filipino community in the UAE, and with the help of OKOR, to live by the ideals of Dr. Jose Rizal, foremost of which is love of country and service to fellowmen. (Abu Dhabi PE photo)
Left photo: Ambassador Ver (left) hands over to OKOR-EADC Chapter Commander Dr. Villanueva the Embassy’s donation of the book, “Rizal in Saga – A Life for Student Fans“ written by renowned Filipino writer and journalist Nick Joaquin, with an introduction and annotations by historian Ambeth Ocampo. He said that OKOR should continue efforts to increase awareness of Rizal especially the youth, and promoting the lessons learned from the National heroes life and works amongst Filipinos in the UAE and even other nationalities. Right photo: At the event, in keeping with promoting Rizal’s ideals, Ambassador Ver recognized the Embassy’s partners, institutions, groups and private entities that helped the Embassy stage a successful Philippine Independence Day Diplomatic Reception that showcased Philippine culture, cuisine and heritage, for an audience comprising of UAE officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps in Abu Dhabi, UAE and foreign businesspersons and leaders from the Filipino community. (Abu Dhabi PE photo)
Ambassador Ver (7th from left) and Consul General Angeles (4th from right) with the officers and members of the Order of the Knights of Rizal-Emarat Abu Dhabi Chapter. (Abu Dhabi PE photo)
Ambassador Ver (4th from right) and Consul General Angeles (2nd from right) with officers and members of both OKOR-EADC and OKOR-Dubai. (Abu Dhabi PE Photo)
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