Sunday, June 19, 2011

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Sunday, June 19, 2011    


                                   (First stanza of Rizal's "Mi ultimo adios" written before his execution on Dec. 30, 1896.)

Today, June 19,  is the 150th birth anniversary of our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. May his life and death continue to inspire our generation and generations to come. He is truly "The First Filipino".


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