30 December 2022 - The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, together with the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Gatineau Chapter, commemorated the 126th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. José P. Rizal at the Embassy Chancery in Ottawa.

The event kicked off with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and recitation of Panunumpa sa Watawat. Rev. Fr. Francis Victor Mateo, OFM, led the opening prayers and KOR Chapter Commander Sir Danilo Arriola delivered his opening remarks. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Francisco Noel Fernandez III and KOR Chapter Commander Sir Danilo Arriola offered a wreath at the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal.

Included in the commemoration was the reading of Dr. Rizal's “Mi Ultimo Adios” in Spanish by Ms. Alessandra Fernandez and in English by Mr. Dylan Mycah Morfe. The event was followed by the oath-taking of new officers and the elevation Sir Dax Alberto Morfe as the new Chapter Commander of the Knights of Rizal Gatineau Chapter. 

Dinner, hosted by Knights of Rizal Gatineau Chapter, culminated the Rizal Day celebration. END