RP Embassy in Washington, D.C. Remembers Jose Rizal
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Philippine Ambassador to the United States Willy C. Gaa led Embassy officers and staff and its attached
agencies in commemorating the 113th anniversary of the martyrdom of Jose Rizal with flag-raising rites at the
Embassy.
In his remarks, Ambassador Gaa recalled the Philippine national hero’s outstanding personal qualities and life
achievements and observed that Rizal remains relevant today as an individual worth emulating, and whose
principles deserve constant rediscovery and learning.
Taking heed from the words of Rizal himself, “To foretell the destiny of a nation, it is necessary to open the book
that tells of her past,” Ambassador Gaa ended his remarks with an exhortation to draw lessons from Rizal’s life
in order to understand the story of a nation that all Filipinos are helping to write.
Light breakfast for the officers and staff concluded the morning’s celebration. END
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RP Embassy in Santiago Commemorates Rizal Day
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In commemoration of the 113th Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom, Charge d’Affaires Narciso T.
Castañeda (second from right) led officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy in Santiago in laying a wreath
before Rizal’s bust in Plaza Filipinas in Santiago, Chile last 30 December 2009. END
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RP Consulate General in Manado Commemorates 113th Anniversary of the Martyrdom
of Rizal
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The Philippine Consulate General in Manado organized a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in
Bitung City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia in commemoration of the 113th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Jose
Rizal. Present during the event were (from right) Emmanuel Vicencio, Cipriano Malnegro, Col. Rodolfo Quinto,
Consul General Noel Servigon and Mrs Marichu Servigon, Digna Lopez, Annalyn Vallena, Agatha Hizole, and
Richard Billedo. END
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Greek Court Orders MV Aetea Sierra to Pay Salaries to Filipino Crew
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Filipino seafarers scored a significant victory in labor protection when a Greek court directed the owner of MV
Aetea Sierra to pay higher salaries to its crew, the Philippine Embassy in Athens reported to the Department of
Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Under a court order issued on 21 December 2009, the award to be given to the crew, including 12 Filipinos, was
calculated using Greek wage standard which is about four times more than what the seafarers would have
received on wages stipulated in their contracts.
The award would cover the period from 9 July to 9 November, while the residual claims shall follow to cover the
period starting 10 November 2009 until the date of the seafarers’ actual departure from Greece to the
Philippines.
The Filipino crew of MV Aetea Sierra sought the assistance of the Embassy after negotiations with the Greek
vessel owner for their unpaid salaries and damages failed.
The seafarers also filed a case against the vessel owner. A Filipino ship engineer is represented by a Greek
lawyer offered by the Embassy while lawyers of the International Transport Federation (ITF) are assisting the
rest of the Filipino crew.
The Philippine Embassy is already making arrangements for the Filipino seafarers’ repatriation. Eleven of them
have completed their contracts and have signified their wish to go home.
Should the ship owner fail to pay the crew, the vessel will be auctioned off, proceeds of which be used to pay for
the crew’s wages. END
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RP Embassy in Jakarta Commemorates Rizal Day
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Officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta, led by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Rosario C. Aguinaldo (third
from left,) stand before the bust of Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, during simple commemoration rites
which were preceded by the flag-raising ceremony held last 30 December 2009. END
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RP Consulate General in Frankfurt Holds Film Showing to Celebrate Rizal Day
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The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt hosted a screening of the film “Jose Rizal” in commemoration of
Rizal Day at the Consulate General premises.
The film showing was attended by members of the Filipino community and some of their German friends. Due
to space limitations, only 15 guests were accommodated in the venue. The staffers of the Consulate General
were also present.
After the film showing, they hosted a salu-salo for the attendees. END
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RP Embassy in Abuja Celebrates Rizal Day
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The Philippine Embassy in Abuja marked the 113th Anniversary of the martyrdom of Jose Rizal last 30
December 2009 at the Embassy’s chancery.
The commemoration was highlighted by a flag ceremony, recitation of the Oath of Allegiance, floral offering at
the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal, and a short talk on the significance of Dr. Rizal on Philippine nationhood delivered by
Philippine Charge d’Affaires to Abuja, a.i., Alex V. Lamadrid.
The event concluded with a breakfast for the attending personnel. END
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Philippine Embassy in Abuja Celebrates Christmas with Filipino Community in Kano,
Nigeria
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The Philippine Embassy in Abuja reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that, upon the invitation of Mr.
Nestor Manuel, President of the Filipino community in Kano, an embassy team composed of Charge d’Affaires,
a.i., Alex V. Lamadrid, Consular Officer Alimoden S. Emam and Protocol Officer Efren E. Pasculado attended the
Christmas party of the Filipino communiy in Kano.
In his Christmas message, CDA Lamadrid expresssed the embassy’s appreciation for the support of the
Filipino community in Kano to the embassy as well as for the fund raising initiatives of the Filipino community in
Kano for the benefit of typhoon victims. He also expressed the hope that Filipino members will continue to
assist fellow Filipinos who are affected by other natural disasters, particularly the impending eruption of Mayon
volcano, which has resulted in the evacuation of thousands of residents of Albay.
CDA Lamadrid also encouraged all registered Filipino voters to participate actively in the 2010 national
elections, which will take place in Abuja from 10 April to 10 May 2010.
Some 100 Filipinos from Kano state attended the event in two venues. The celebrations featured Christmas
caroling, exchange gifts, games for adults and children, and raffle draws.
The embassy team provided consular services to the Filipino community in Kano, responding to queries related
to renewals of Philippine passports, certification, authentications and visa applications of Nigerian dependents
of Filipinos. END
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THE DFA PRESS CORPS IS INVITED TO COVER THE FOLLOWING:
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WHAT: PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) WORKSHOP TO BE
HOSTED BY THE PHILIPPINES AND ON THE NPT LOGO AND SLOGAN CONTESTS
WHEN: 6 JANUARY 2010, 1:30 P.M.
WHERE: DFA MEDIA ROOM
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RP Embassy in Vientiane Celebrates Rizal Day
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The officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy in Vientiane and their respective families attended the flag-
raising ceremony to honor the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, last 30 December 2009 at the Embassy
grounds.
During the ceremony, attendees sang the national anthem with fervor and recited the pledge of allegiance in
Filipino.
Philippine Ambassador to Laos Marilyn J. Alarilla delivered a message on the timeless lessons on the life and
writings of the national hero.
Hailing the multifaceted genius of Rizal, Ambassador Alarilla extolled the vision of the Filipino national hero and
the power of his ideas, widely known through his letters, poems, novels and essays.
An early proponent of non-violent reform and a forerunner of freedom movements in Asia, Rizal advocated
education and the forging of national identity as the path of true freedom.
More than a century later, Rizal’s insights resonate more than ever particularly on the importance of an educated
and enlightened citizenry to enable the election of responsible leaders that will move the Filipino nation forward
to its rightful place in the region and the world.
Ambassador Alarilla reminded all present that the overseas absentee voting from 10 April to 10 May 2010 will
provide this opportunity to contribute to a stronger and even more progressive Philippines.
She encouraged everyone to invite Filipinos in Laos to vote during the forthcoming national elections and thus,
contribute to living up the ideals of Dr. Jose Rizal.
A sumptuous Filipino breakfast followed, consisting of the traditional sinangag (fried rice), omelette, fried dried
fish, longganisa (Filipino sausage), pork barbecue, lasagna, oranges and grapes, which were contributed by
Embassy personnel. END
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