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Friday, January 3, 2014

Dipolog commemorates 117th anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom

By Mary May A. Abellon
Photo by Ruel Tabada
DIPOLOG CITY – The city government here observed the 117th death anniversary and martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal last Monday at Plaza Magsaysay this city.

“Our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, gave us an identity distinct from other country and the values of being a Filipino,” Zamboanga del Norte Governor Roberto Y. Uy said during his speech.

Governor Uy also enjoined the crowd to emulate the admirable traits of Dr. Rizal like his being kind, compassionate, gentle and humane.

The governor added that were it not for Dr. Rizal, we would not know about the martyrdom, the importance of our own language and the value of patriotism.

One of Rizal’s famous sayings was: “Ang hindi magmmahal sa sariling wika, daig pa ang hayop at malansang isda (he who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish).”

“He offered his life for what is right, sacrificing his life and liberty for better good,” Governor Uy said, adding “hiis words, deeds and actions reflect his selfless sacrifice.”

“Let your action be directed for general well-being,” he concluded.
The flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies were also led Mayor Evelyn T. Uy.

Attending said occasion were city officials, government officials and employees of national government agencies, barangay officials, and religious and private organizations. (PIA9)