The Knights of Rizal, Gatineau Chapter, commemorated the 158th birth anniversary of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on his birthday in a solemn program at Gatineau City Hall where a bust of the Philippine national hero is found in its Hall of Nations. Flowers were laid before the bust by Philippine Heritage Foundation of Canada (PHFC) Chair, Dr. Ruby Formoso; Sir Alfredo Formoso, Gatineau Chapter Commander; and Deputy Chief of Mission Francisco Noel Fernandez III.

Chapter Commander Formoso propounded history questions concerning the national hero to promote knowledge of Dr. Rizal. Deputy Chief of Mission Fernandez recalled the call of Dr. Rizal for overseas Filipinos to promote their knowledge and Filipino heritage to the younger generation. Dr. Formoso spoke on the contribution of the national hero to Filipino history.

The winners of the 1st Dr. Jose Rizal Bursary award read their winning essays before the program closed with the singing of an original song of Rizal composed by PHFC. A fellowship pot-luck dinner concluded the celebration.