25 June 2014 - The Philippine Embassy in Bahrain and the Order of the Knights of Rizal (OKOR) - Bahrain Chapter held a wreath laying ceremony and program in commemoration of the 153rd Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on June 19 at the Embassy. Embassy personnel, members of OKOR and students of the Philippine School Bahrain (PSB) attended the commemorative event.
During the program, students of the Philippine School Bahrain (PSB) offered a wreath before the bust of Dr. Rizal. OKOR member Mr. Jaime C. Romero led the invocation while the Code of Ethics and Pledge to the Flag was led by OKOR member Mr. Francis Fellone. OKOR Chapter Commander Mr. Alberto M. Quinto delivered the welcome remarks. OKOR Middle East and Africa Regional Commander Mr. Zane Thirlwall delivered a message to OKOR member. OKOR Chapter Archivist Adoniram Gabuna gave the closing remarks.
In his inspirational message during the program, Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Sahid S. Glang stressed the importance of learning and living the ideals, values, and teachings of Dr. Rizal as a way of honoring our national hero, and as a guide to the Filipinos’ continuing quest for nationhood and development. END