San Francisco, California — The Rizal 129th Martyrdom Anniversary was commemorated by the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco through a solemn ceremony honoring Dr. José Rizal’s legacy and enduring influence on Filipino identity.
The event brought together Filipino American leaders, historians, and community members to reflect on Rizal’s values of dignity, education, and civic responsibility. For many Fil-Ams in California, the Rizal 129th Martyrdom Anniversary serves as both a historical remembrance and a reaffirmation of shared cultural roots.
Commemoration and Daly City Rizal Monument Project Launch
The program, held at Kalayaan Hall and Sentro Rizal, marked the Rizal 129th Martyrdom Anniversary with a wreath-laying ceremony led by Acting Head of Post Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil. Community leaders, including members of the Knights of Rizal and officials from Daly City, joined the event.
Speakers highlighted Rizal’s role as the “First Filipino,” emphasizing his relevance to diaspora communities, such as those in Daly City. The ceremony also launched the Daly City Rizal Monument Installation Project, featuring a presentation of the monument’s design and a symbolic turnover of Rizal books to support cultural education and historical preservation.
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