On Sunday, 19 June, members of the Knights of Rizal led by Special Envoy (SE) to Japan Reghis Romero paid honors to National Hero Jose Rizal on his 161st birth anniversary in a wreath-laying ceremony at the latter’s monument in Rizal Park.
Joining SE Romero and his fellow members was Manila Mayor-elect Honey Lacuna.
The Order of the Knights of Rizal (OKOR) is a statutory international organization founded under the Republic Act 646 whose mandate is to propagate the teachings, ideals and life of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
SE Reghis M. Romero II served as KOR Supreme Commander from 2012-2014 and in 2015, was given the Rizal Pro Patria Award, the highest decoration of the Order for his exemplary achievements for the Philippines and for the Order. He also holds the highest rank, Knight Grand Commander of Rizal.
He is presently a member of the KOR Council of Elders headed by former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, with former Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide Jr., members Dr. Pablo S. Trillana III, former Senator Jose D. Lina Jr, Sir Jeremias Singson, Sir Elihu Ybañez and Sir Jesus B. David.
The Order of the Knights of Rizal has chapters all over the world.
SE Reghis M. Romero II served as KOR Supreme Commander from 2012-2014 and in 2015, was given the Rizal Pro Patria Award, the highest decoration of the Order for his exemplary achievements for the Philippines and for the Order. He also holds the highest rank, Knight Grand Commander of Rizal.
He is presently a member of the KOR Council of Elders headed by former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, with former Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide Jr., members Dr. Pablo S. Trillana III, former Senator Jose D. Lina Jr, Sir Jeremias Singson, Sir Elihu Ybañez and Sir Jesus B. David.
Acts of Patriotism
The group continues to emulate Dr. Rizal’s love for the Philippines and his countrymen through activities that help uplift Filipinos.
For instance, on 1 December 2013, the KGCR held a historic event at Rizal Park shortly after the devastation wrought by typhoon “Yolanda” (code named Haiayan) in Eastern Visayas, most especially in the Leyte Islands.
The group staged a fun run where proceeds formed part of OKOR’s donations to survivors fo the calamity. The KGCR fun run gathered a thousand participants and was capped with military honors led by the Philippine Marine Corps at the Rizal monument grounds. The typhoon survivors who were airlifted from their devastated home province carried the flags of the benefactor-countries during the ceremonies and in their native dialects expressed their gratitude before the international media.
This historic event also marked the 100th year of the Rizal Monument, which was subsequently declared as a national treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines.
On the global front, KGCR has also awarded the Women of Malolos Medal to Madam Brigette Terrian Ayrault, wife of France Prime Minister Jean Mark Ayrault, for her exemplary support for the street children of Manila. The ceremony was held in Paris, France.
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