The Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa co-organized with the Knights of Rizal, Gatineau Chapter, a celebration of the 161st birth anniversary of Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal at Sentro Rizal Ottawa.

The event was attended likewise by members of Ottawa-based Philippine Heritage Foundation Canada (PHFC) and the Maharlika, Mandaragat, and Magtanggol Chapters of the Knights of Rizal in Montreal.

Representatives from the Filipino youth in Ottawa read a letter and a poem of Rizal while PHFC sang an original Rizal Hymn as part of the celebration.