Philippine Consulate personnel pose by the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal after the lei-laying ceremony by the Rizal bust.

The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu commemorated the 121st Anniversary of the martyrdom of Philippine National Hero of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Philippine Consulate General on 29 December 2017.

The simple commemoration program started with a flag-raising and singing of the Philippine national anthem by the personnel of the Consulate General, together with the Consulate’s consular services clients.

Consul Joyleen E. Santos and Colonel Joseph Archog, Philippine Liaison Officer to the US Pacific Command, led the offering of leis (floral garlands) at the Rizal bust to commemorate the occasion.

Consulate personnel also shared a salu-salo of Filipino-style breakfast following the program. (END).