Palace to Filipinos: ‘Be agents of genuine change’ like Rizal

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2019 11:35:00 +0000

MALACAÑANG on Sunday encouraged Filipinos to get an inspiration from the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, to help them become “agents of genuine change.” Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo made the call, on the eve of the country’s annual commemoration of the execution of Rizal on Dec. 30, 1896. “While tomorrow, December 30, marks a […]

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Palace on Duterte’s Rizal Day absence: He’s resting

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2018 09:33:14 +0000

Palace on Duterte's Rizal Day absence: He's resting

President Rodrigo Duterte’s doctor asked him to rest and skip the 122nd commemoration of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal in Davao City, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Sunday.

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Robredo on Rizal Day: True freedom goes with kindness, integrity  

Credit to Author: GLEE JALEA| Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2018 03:24:10 +0000

VICE President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo on Sunday urged the people to remember that the “true meaning” of freedom as envisioned by national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, “goes hand in…READ

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Duterte to Filipinos: Let us embody Rizal’s patriotism

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2018 06:10:00 +0000

MANILA, Philippines—As the country marks the 122nd anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom, President Rodrigo Duterte called on the Filipinos to embody his patriotism in building a nation the national hero had envisioned.

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Free education ‘most meaningful tribute’ to Rizal — Aquino

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2018 02:03:26 +0000

Free education ‘most meaningful tribute’ to Rizal — Aquino

A senator remembered Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s 122nd death anniversary saying free higher education is the “most meaningful tribute” to the hero.

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Palace: We need more Pinoys like Rizal, principled and courageous

Credit to Author: hniitsu| Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2018 21:28:15 +0000

Recalling the martyrdom of national hero Jose Rizal, Malacañang on Saturday underscored the need for “principled and courageous” Filipinos to step up amid what it described as “challenging and crucial times.”

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