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(Eagle News)—Commuters can expect free Metro Rail Transit 3 rides on Sunday, Dec. 30. In a Twitter post, the MRT-3 management said the free rides from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on that day were to mark the 122nd death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, or Rizal Day. Malacañang has declared Dec. 30 a regular holiday. https://youtu.be/vFpe_X9W2Qs
(Eagle News)– The Liberal Party on Saturday urged millennials to “be like Rizal.” In a statement on Rizal Day, the party said millennials should “work for a better Philippines, free of poverty and fear, and where justice and solidarity reign.” “Even up to the time he was executed at 35 for expressing the idea that everyone has inherent, inalienable rights, Rizal inspired Filipinos to believe that they were capable of ruling themselves,” the party said. According […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday urged Filipinos to “reflect” on the patriotism of Jose Rizal as they “strive to continue his worl of building a more united, peaceful and prosperous Philippines.” “May we take this opportunity to recognize Dr. Rizal’s ultimate sacrifice for the sake of our country,” the President said in his message commemorating the 121st anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom. Duterte recalled how “more than a century ago, Rizal inspired a movement […]
MANILA, Dec. 31 – President Rodrigo Duterte called on Filipinos to work together towards national progress as he led the 120th anniversary celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom at the Rizal Park on Friday. The President arrived at Rizal Park around 7 am Friday, December 30 and was given arrival honors. After that he led the flag-raising as well as the wreath laying rites for the national hero. In his Rizal Day message, the President […]
QUEZON CITY, Dec. 30 – Welcoming the New Year comes with resolutions to improve oneself. In this season of renewal, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ D. Sueno exhorts the Filipino people to take motivation from the life story and writings of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal. “With the might of his ideas and writings, Rizal awakened and moved our ancestors towards reclaiming Filipino freedom and dignity. Aside from political […]
He is considered as the greatest son of the Philippines. He stood up and fought for our country’s independence, not with the sword, but by words written by his pen. He provided the inspiration that sparked the fire of nationalism. May he always inspire us to do more for our country. Here are some facts about our great National Hero, Jose Rizal: Can’t see the infographics? Click here: Rizal Day Infographics
The Light Railway Transit (LRT) will give free rides in its Line 1 and 2 on December 30 in celebration of Rizal Day. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/5mDH8BChZvs
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 30) – Ask someone on the street who’s our national hero and he’ll be commonly mentioned. Yes, Dr. Jose Rizal represented the cliché hero of our country. Almost everyone knows his life story; as a patriot, martyr and a romantic. Different personas, and yet still one. He was none like other, for he fought with his intelligence, not with a gun or sword. It’s so rare to find someone who chose to […]
President Aquino said in his speech that every Filipino should emulate the National Hero, Jose Rizal. Said speech was delivered as President Aquino led the celebration of Rizal Day.
President Aquino leads the 118th celebration of Rizal Day with the theme of “Dunong at Pusong Pilipino”.
