TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 30 (PNA) -- The city government
here held simple rites on Friday to commemorate the 120th Rizal Day.
A flag-raising ceremony followed by wreath-laying
at the monument at Rizal Park marked the local commemoration to honor the
country’s national hero.
In a speech of Mayor Cristina Romualdez delivered
by city administrator Irene Chu, she said that people should always emulate the
example of the national hero.
“We hope that we will always remember the sacrifice
he had made to regain our freedom from the Spanish colonization,” Chu told the
crowd of local officials.
She also encouraged the different government
agencies present during the event to follow the acts of Rizal, especially in
the delivery of public service.
“Let us emulate his acts of heroism and let us
instill in ourselves the spirit of martyrdom. We hope that we can be heroes I
our own little ways by providing service to the public and by doing the best
for our country,” Chu added.
According to the National Historical Commission,
the country observes the death anniversary of Rizal to remember the nationalism
and martyrdom of the national hero. It is also said to be “a national day of
mourning” for Rizal and other victims of the Spanish dominion throughout its
three centuries rule. (PNA)
LAP/SQM/Robert S. Bona (OJT)
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