1 PCG-NY Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, assisted by Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz, lay a wreath at the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Philippine Center New York. Philippine Consulate photo by M.A. Aquino-Herrera

PCG-NY Consul General Mangalile: Embody timeless values Rizal stood for

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The Knights of Rizal New York Chapter inducts new members into their ranks. Among the new members are two staff officers of the Consulate General.
Philippine Consulate photo by DCG Adrian Elmer Cruz
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PCG-NY Consul General Senen T. Mangalile leads the rededication ceremony for the members of the Ladies for Rizal New York Chapter.
Philippine Consulate Photo by M.A. Aquino-Herrera
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Three Filipino artists, who are members of the Knights of Rizal, shared their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to their art form and how they incorporate their being Filipino and Knights in their work during the symposium “Rizal as an Artist”
Philippine Consulate Photo by M.A. Aquino-Herrera

PCG-NY commemorates 127th anniversary of martyrdom of PH’s national hero

LAST December 2023, the Philippine Consulate General in New York marked the 127th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal through a wreath laying ceremony at the Philippine Center in New York.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Philippine Consulate in New York, Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the Knights of Rizal from various chapters, the Ladies for Rizal, and members of the Filipino-American community.

During the solemn wreath laying rite, PCG-NY Consul General Senen T. Mangalile reminded everyone about how best to honor Dr. Rizal by embodying the timeless values that he stood for.

A knighting ceremony for new members of the Knights of Rizal New York Chapter followed, as well as for new members of the Ladies for Rizal.

Consul General Senen Mangalile, Knight Grand Officer of Rizal, led the rededication ceremony for the Ladies of Rizal New York Chapter.

Later that evening, the Consulate with the Knights of Rizal New York Chapter, hosted a symposium where three Filipino artists, also members of the Knights of Rizal, shared their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to their art form and how they incorporate their being Filipino and Knights in their work.

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