Rizal Day

I spent a little time today attending the 117th death anniversary of the Philippine's National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It was celebrated in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur with a military honors and is attended by local government officials, the military and police, educators, student and the general public. The Mayor of Sta. Cruz Joel Ray Lopez stressed several historical facts about the great hero. Here is an image I took during the wreath-laying part of the program.