" True Love of country is not about mouthing empty pride, it is claiming the pride by making OUR PHILIPPINES, a noun synonymous to humility, stewardship, service, community, excellence and honor!"   #JoseRizal #Rizal

30 December 2022

The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon commemorated the 126th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal at the chancery.

 Photos:  Vice Consul Glaiza M. Quarteros (center) with LabAtt Alejandro O. Padaen (left) and ALA Firma P. Bantilan (right)

The program, which started with a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Embassy, included reading of Dr. Jose Rizal’s literary works: Kundiman, Kay Birheng Maria, and Sa Kabataang Pilipino.

Photos:  Embassy personnel read some of Dr. Jose Rizal's literary works. Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros shared the Secretary for Foreign Affairs' message as well as Ambassador Raymond R. Balatbat's message for Rizal Day (lower right).

Messages from the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Enrique A. Manalo and H.E. Ambassador Raymond R. Balatbat reminded everyone of Rizal’s sacrifices in uplifting the lives of the Filipino people.

With the theme of this year’s celebration, “Alaalang Iningatan, Yaman Ngayon ng Bayan”, Dr. Jose Rizal left us with memories that are to be treasured: lessons from the past that continue to inspire us in the present as we strive to serve the Filipino people wherever we are.