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.