A wreath-laying ceremony was carried out at the monument of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal at Plaza Libertad in Iloilo City morning on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
The ceremony marked Rizal's 164th birth anniversary.
The event was headed by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas along with the Knights of Rizal-Iloilo Chapter.
Several Ilonggos continue to thank Rizal’s sacrifices and recognize his pivotal role in shaping national identity and inspiring the movement for Philippine independence from Spanish colonial rule.
The Local Government Unit of Iloilo City is set to meet educators who are teaching the life and works of Rizal for a discussion on the institutionalization of the program and activities that promote Rizal’s values and ideals.
