4ID commemorates Dr Jose Rizal 116th death anniversary

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 4): 4ID commemorates Dr Jose Rizal 116th death anniversary

The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division commemorates the 114th death anniversary of our national hero, Dr Jose Protacio Rizal at Kiosko Kagawasan, Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City. A program started with a prayer offered by Muslim Ustadz Aliasa Alinog, for the Islam, Reverend Ricardo C. Yañez Jr, for the United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Reverend Felixberto L. Calang, for the Baptist Church of Christ and Monsignor Tex M. Legitimas, SSJV, PC of Saint Augustine Parish Cathedral Church of Cagayan de Oro City for the Roman Catholic.

City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano, and Major General Nestor A. Añonuevo AFP, Commander, 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division and Police Chief Superintendent Gil Hitosis, Regional Director, Police Regional Office-10 (PRO10), led the flag-raising and wreath laying ceremony that was participated in by different government local officials and representatives from the national agencies.

Dr Jose Rizal was executed via firing squad by the Spanish colonizers on December 30, 1896 for his precipitating of the Philippine revolution against the Spanish colonial rule.

Rizal was born on June 19, 1861; he became one of the country’s leading reformists and inspiration of the revolution particularly through his writings and novels “Noli Me Tangere” and El Filibusterismo.” Today his history lives and is being taught in different public and private institutions all over the country in order to educate the students about his nationalism and love of country.

Major General Nestor A. Añonuevo, Commander, 4ID said, “I encourage all Filipinos to continue to learn and emulate the examples set by Dr Jose Rizal so that we can achieve the true hope of our country.” “I hope Jose Rizal’s memory will continue to live on our minds and burn bright in the heart of all young generations,” Major General Añonuevo added.
Mayor Emano, gave his message stating that the death of Dr Jose Rizal must be a Filipino’s model for a sense of nationalism and patriotism. He added that Rizal’s heroism kindled the people’s collective desire to be free from the reigns of the Spanish sovereignty. (4CMO/4ID/PA/PIA10)

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