31 December 2024, Guam - The Philippine Consulate General in Agana, Guam (Agana PCG), in cooperation with the Masonic District of Guam, commemorated the 128th Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom with a flower offering at Sentro Rizal Agana on 30 December 2024.
During the event, Consul General Rosario P. Lemque highlighted in her remarks the theme, “Rizal sa Bagong Pilipinas: Buhay at Aral, Aming Nilalandas (“Rizal in the New Philippines: Life and Teachings, as our Guide”). She said, “To my colleagues in the Consulate, we can emulate Dr. Rizal’s love for our country by performing diligently and with integrity our daily tasks and responsibilities, especially in providing efficient and effective consular services to our stakeholders, while embodying the ideals of Bagong Pilipinas through our actions and commitment.”
Consul General Lemque further said, “As we remember Dr. Rizal’s martyrdom, I wish to thank the modern heroes of our times. I commend the Masonic District of Guam for their heroism in times of calamities and disasters, they were ready to extend immediate assistance such as food and temporary shelter to those greatly affected during the recent typhoons not only to the locals but to our fellow kababayan in Guam.”
The event was attended by Agana PCG personnel with the officers and members of the Masonic District of Guam headed by Bro. Michael Jon Callang, District Deputy Grand Master, who delivered a message during the event citing Dr. Rizal’s martyrdom as a pivotal moment that played a crucial role in the Philippines’ attainment of independence and the shaping of its nationhood.END
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