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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO HANOI URGES OFFICERS AND STAFF TO EMULATE DR. RIZAL’s LOVE OF COUNTRY

11 January
2006 – Philippine Ambassador to Hanoi Estrella A. Berenguel (center) led
Embassy officers and staff in reciting the oath of allegiance to the Philippine
flag as part of the simple rites to commemorate the 109th anniversary of
the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal on 30 December 2005 at the Embassy premises.
The simple flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies were followed by a
brief talk on the life and martyrdom of the national hero and reading of
his selected poems. The program culminated with singing of Ang Bayan Ko
and Pilipinas Kong Mahal.