121st Rizal Martyrdom Celebration

121st Rizal Martyrdom Celebration

Rizal Canada Commanders

The Knights of Rizal Canada headed by Region Commander Sir Eduardo C. Prillo, KGOR, celebrated the 121st Rizal Martyrdom in Toronto on December 20, 2017. Consul Edwin Mendoza of the Toronto Consular Office gave the inspirational talk and led the Wreath laying on Dr. Jose P. Rizal bust.

Induction of new Rizal Knights

During this Martyrdom celebration, nine new Knight of Rizal (KR) were inducted They are : Sir Bernard Virtucio, Sir Ben de Glus, Sir Rolly Ferrer, Sir Mhel Rey de Leza, Sir Eric Gatiano, Sir Ferdinand Maon, Sir Regelito Dano, Sir Michael Oliva, Sir Bhayr Araday.

Canada Region Awards

During this 121st Rizal Martyrdom celebrations, the Region Commander presented Plaque of Appreciation to commanders who have made significant contribution to Rizal Canada Region in the year 2017, especially, during the 17th Coommanders Ball.

Rizal Lifetime Membership Plaques

Two active Chapter Commanders, who has been regularly supporting Rizal Canada Region Council, Sir Faustus Dean Garcia, KCR, of Mississauga, and Sir Virgilio “Ver” Amante, KCR, of Scarborough was presented their Lifetime Membership plaque by Region Commander Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR.

Sir Bernard Virtucio, a knight, who is very active in the community and is now the Chapter Commander of the new Toronto Central Chapter, also recieved his Lifetime Membership and earned his Knight Commander of Rizal (KCR) title. Sir Bernard have a number of great ideas to promote Knights of Rizal Canada Region.

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Consul Edwin Mendoza

Rizal Ladies in attendance

Induction of new Rizal Knights

Sir George R. Poblete, KGCR
Inducted the Knights

The newly Chartered Toronto Central Chapter during their orientation of candidates. From left, in front : Chapter Commander Sir Bernard Virtucio, Region Adviser Sir George R. Poblete, KGCR, GTA Area Commander Sir Joe Damasco, KGOR, Sir Mario Alpuerto, KGOR

Wreath laying by LKoR Ladies

Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR

Rizal Canada Youth Group enacted Rizal’s Martyrdom at Bagumbayan

Priest with Dr. Jose Rizal in martyrdom re-enactment

Rizal Canada Youth Chapter

Region Commander Sir Ed Prillo,KGOR, Sir George R. Poblete, KGCR, GTA Area Commander Sir Joe Damasco, KGOR, Sir Joaquin T. Taduran, Jr, KGOR, Sir Mario Alpuerto, KGOR, Sir Pastor Elmer Manzo, KCR, Sir Lapulapu Cana, KGCR.