Tokyo PE Commemorates 117th Death Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal
(Tokyo – 30 December 2013) – The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo held a simple memorial of the 117th death anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the embassy lobby where embassy officers and staff gathered to listen to select excerpts of Rizal’s Mi Ultimo Adios read by Chargè d’ Affaires, Minister and Consul General Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio.
With this year’s Rizal Day celebration theme, “Rizalismo: Sandigan ng Kaunlaran, Pagkakaisa at Kapayapaan”, CDA Ignacio extolled the patriotic devotion of Rizal in encouraging Filipinos to work together despite individual differences, to rise above the challenges of the times and offer our best and most sincere efforts to uplift the nation.
A floral offering at the bust of the Philippine national hero highlighted the event.
(Photos courtesy of M. Akim)
