By Sir Felix O. Gonzales, KGOR

The temperature in Chicago was in the low teens with single digit wind factors when the knights of from Central USA and the staff of the Philippine Consulate General Office in Chicago offered flowers at the foot of Dr. Jose Rizal monument on N. Marine Drive. The floral offering was headed by Consul General Blesila C. Cabrera and Sir Bonifacio Cenir, KGOR. A short message regarding the martyrdom of the national hero was delivered by Consul General Cabrera and KOR Central USA Area Commander Sir Boni Cenir who emphasized on the sacrifices of Dr. Jose Rizal. Sir Felix Gonzales, KGOR read the 1st and 14th stanzas of the Mi Ultimo Adios and Sir Ban Gallardo, Sr., KGOR recited the same in Spanish. [Continue Reading...]

By Sir Carlos Arnaldo - KGOR
“Magandang umaga po, maaari po ba kaming umakyat?”
“Tuloy po kayo. . . Ako po si Mrs Anna Maria Belen Lopez Rizal Bantug, these ladies are my mother, Mrs Asuncion Lopez Rizal Bantug, and her sisters, Mrs Natividad Lopez Rizal and Mrs Carmen Lopez Rizal Consunji. All are the grand nieces of José Rizal, grand daughters of his elder sister, Narcisa.”

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By Sir Carlos “Choy” Arnaldo, KGOR
The Supreme Pursuivant, Sir Samuel Samuela, KGOR, opened the programme of the 113th Martyrdom of José Rizal at 05:30 AM in front of the very prison where the national hero was confined. Sir Reghis Romero II, KGOR, Supreme Chancellor, wore the black overcoat and derby hat of the hero accompanied by two friars (Sir Centenera, KGOR Area Commander of Spain and Sir Reynold A. Mateo, KGOR, Area Commander of Rizal). Lady Bernardita Lizardo, President of the Kababaihang Rizalista, gave the invocation. Sir Virgilio Esguerra then addressed the group of Knights and ladies to emphasize the importance of this execution to the history and making of a nation, the Philippines.

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At official ceremonies at OKOR Headquarters on the anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom, 30 December 2009, Sir Virgilio Esguerra, KGCR, Supreme Commander assisted by the Supreme Pursuivant, Sir Samuel Samuela, KGOR conducted induction ceremonies for several new Knights. Keynote speaker was Sir Lamberto Nanquil, KGCR, member of the Council of Elders. [Continue Reading...]

By Sir Carlos Arnaldo, KCR
Deputy Area Commander, France
(Dapitan, 28 December 2009) The landing of Rizal in Dapitan is as contradictory as its presentation in bronze sculpture. It is the newest monument to the national hero, scheduled to be inaugurated later today by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, on the very shores of the island of Dapitan, actually a long, narrow sandbar fronting the city proper, then a military outpost in the wilds of the ‘great island,’ Mindanao. [Continue Reading...]

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Dear Sirs & Ladies

I am asking you all to please help out our fellow Filipino, Please send a donation ASAP they really need our help and our prayers.

Kindly send your donation to the Manila Head Quarters/ Attn, Supreme Council

Your generosity and support for this project will be very much appreciated.
God Bless

Non Omnis Moriar

Lady Monica USA
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Sir Rey T. Banta KGOR
Regional Commander USA

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Dear Brother Knights and Ladies:

By now you must have already known the extent of the damage in the Philippines of Typhoon Ondoy. You may want to know how you may be able to help in the relief efforts for the victims of the typhoon.

Yahoo Philippines has a listing of organizations and relief agencies working for the typhoon victims. The Knights of Rizal can centralize your donations and we can transmit them to our choice agencies.

As of now (Sept 29, 2009) 240 have been reported dead, damage is very extensive and evacuation centers overloaded. Please read Philippine newspapers on line for photos and reports on the Typhoon Ondoy for updates.

Please pass this on to our brother knights and ladies under your jurisdiction.

Fraternally,

(SGD)
SIR VIRGILIO R. ESGUERRA, KGCR
Supreme Commander