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Places to Visit: Rizal Shrine

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Last steps of Jose Rizal, Fort Santiago, Manila (Photo by Luigi Lagdameo)
Located right beside Baluarte de Santa Barbara, the Rizal Shrine will give you a further taste of the injustices of colonial rule. Dr. Jose Rizal was held captive in the building by the Spanish authorities prior to his execution on the morning of 30 [...]

After years of turmoil, KOR back on global track; Holds an impressive 16th International Assembly

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

The 16th International Assembly of the Knights of Rizal formally brought back on track the 98-year old organization to its ideals of perpetuating the ideals of the Philippine National Hero. It was fitting too that it was held for its first day on Feb. 23 at its headquarters along Bonifacio Drive in Port Area, Manila.