PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND MAYNILAD LODGE 1521 HONORS DR. JOSE RIZAL  ON THE 129TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MARTYRDOM

The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., together with Maynilad Lodge 1521, marked the 129th anniversary of the martyrdom of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a wreath-laying and flag raising ceremony. A bust of Dr. Jose Rizal stands set between the Philippine and United States flags and commemorative wreaths during the Rizal Day commemoration at the Philippine Embassy Chancery Annex on 29 December 2025.
The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., together with Maynilad Lodge 1521, marked the 129th anniversary of the martyrdom of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a wreath-laying and flag raising ceremony. A bust of Dr. Jose Rizal stands set between the Philippine and United States flags and commemorative wreaths during the Rizal Day commemoration at the Philippine Embassy Chancery Annex on 29 December 2025.

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05 January 2026

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Guests from the Maynilad Lodge 1521, led by Lodge Master John David (front left), join Deputy Chief of Mission Jaime Ascalon, Jr. (front right), in solemn observance during the Philippine flag-raising ceremony marking Rizal Day. Also in attendance were Philippine Ambassador Gene Calonge (ret) and Col. Lee Sarpamones (PAF).
Guests from the Maynilad Lodge 1521, led by Lodge Master John David (front left), join Deputy Chief of Mission Jaime Ascalon, Jr. (front right), in solemn observance during the Philippine flag-raising ceremony marking Rizal Day. Also in attendance were Philippine Ambassador Gene Calonge (ret) and Col. Lee Sarpamones (PAF).

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05 January 2026

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Following the Philippine flag ceremony, Lodge Master David and DCM Ascalon presented and laid commemorative wreaths flanked by members of Maynilad Lodge, as the Rizal Day wreath-laying ceremony honoring Dr. José Rizal unfolded.
Following the Philippine flag ceremony, Lodge Master David and DCM Ascalon presented and laid commemorative wreaths flanked by members of Maynilad Lodge, as the Rizal Day wreath-laying ceremony honoring Dr. José Rizal unfolded.
Following the Philippine flag ceremony, Lodge Master David and DCM Ascalon presented and laid commemorative wreaths flanked by members of Maynilad Lodge, as the Rizal Day wreath-laying ceremony honoring Dr. José Rizal unfolded.