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PCG CALGARY, FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN ALBERTA COMMEMORATE RIZAL’S MARTYRDOM

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Calgary, 2 January 2024 – To mark the 127th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. José Rizal, the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary and the Filipino community in Alberta, Canada, commemorated the life and heroism of the Philippine national hero during an event held on 30 December 2023 at the Dr. José Rizal Monument in Nose Creek Regional Park in Airdrie, Alberta.

With the theme “Rizal: Pundasyon ng Kahapon, Isinasabuhay Ngayon" (Rizal: Foundation of the Past, Living Today), Consul General Zaldy Patron called for the spreading of Dr. Rizal’s life, teachings, and heroism to the members of the Filipino community in Alberta and Saskatchewan, so they can develop and nurture their love for the Philippines.

Hon. Blake Richards, Member of Parliament (MP) for Banff-Airdrie, and Airdrie City Deputy Mayor Tina Petrow graced the event.