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HISTORICAL MARKER UNVEILED AT THE JOSE RIZAL MONUMENT IN WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
2025-06-26
National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Chair Regalado Trota Jose, Jr. (4th from left) with local officials, the Knights of Rizal and Filipino Community organizations at the unveiling of the historical marker
19 June 2025 – In celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 164th birth anniversary, the official historical marker was unveiled for his monument in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The unveiling was attended by officials of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by Chair Regalado Trota Jose, Jr., Philippine Honorary Consul Ronaldo Opina, Member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Cindy Lamoureux, Point Douglas Councillor Lady Vivian Santos; and officers and members of the Knights of Rizal-Winnipeg Chapter and other Filipino community organizations. The Rizal monument in Winnipeg was built in August 2020.
Left to right: Member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Cindy Lamoureux, Point Douglas Councillor Lady Vivian Santos and Philippine Honorary Consul Ronaldo Opina deliver their messages during the unveiling ceremony
Left to right, seated: NHCP Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo, NHCP Chair Jose, Knights of Rizal Winnipeg Chapter Commander Sir Ray Anthony Sator and Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba President Perla Javate sign the Certificate of Transfer and Acceptance for the Historical Marker