Ang Uno sa Lahat
Rizal Philippines | January 1, 2015
The ceremonies last Tuesday started late. No flower offerings yet
The attendance during the 118th death anniversary of late Dr. Jose Rizal was uninspiring. Perhaps he no longer represents the aspirations of our people; It could be Dingdong Dantes or John Lloyd or Cris Aquino but no longer Dr. Jose Rizal. In the first place it was alleged that no legislation has been made through the National Historical Commission making him the national hero. Perhaps, it was true that he as a national hero was a creation of the Americans. Or perhaps is it because he used an AKA, he being really a Mercado?
The national leaders/politicos have made themselves the heroes of today. And oh yes the dynasties have placed their names in every public buildings they built, and hence we forgot Dr. Jose Rizal...
But in our life we need hero. And at the moment, nobody comes close to the talent and the achievement of Dr. Jose Rizal
Dr Jose Rizal's sculputure is hidden from view and is so far away for most of us
The flower wreaths were aplenty though during the ceremonies
A dance number in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal
Were the empties in his honor too?
The band members
The PET Christmas trees; the tiangges at the plaza overwhelmed the old Dr.
