Press Release: October 21, 2012
AZKORINC receives 2012 Heritage Excellence Award.
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Press Release: September 29, 2012
Sir Tom D. Rodriguez's ceremony speech.
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From L to R: L.A Consul General Mary Aragon, Mayor Jim Dear, USA Regional Commander
Tom D. Rodriguez, KGOR, Councilman Sir Elito M. Santarina and Antero Pagunsan, Vice-Chair Kalayaan 2012.
Unveiling and dedication of an 8 ft. bronze statue of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Carson International
Sculpture Garden, City of Carson, California.
"The Order of the Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter will be hosting the 4th U.S.A. Regional Assembly and Conference on
September 1-3, 2012 and the 2nd Dr. Jose Rizal Awards Gala on September 2, 2012 at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu,
Hawaii.
The last U.S. regional assembly and conference was held on September 3-5, 2010 in Las Vegas. Held every two years, the
regional assembly and conference brings together members of the Order from all over the world not only to renew ties of
fraternity but to discuss and exchange ideas on topics that relate to the life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Philippine martyr
and national hero.
This year’s theme is “Rizal’s Legacy and Its Implications to Nation Building.” It seeks to address how Rizal’s life, ideas,
and teachings have molded or led to the growth of nationalism not only in the Philippines but elsewhere, and how they
continue to influence the socio-cultural, political and economic life of the same. It is hoped that from this assembly and
conference, new insights or practical ideas can emerge that could help peoples better face the challenges of nation building.
Speakers from Hawaii, mainland U.S.A., Canada, Europe, and the Philippines – from the fraternity, the academe, and the
community – will share their views on the theme. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Belinda Aquino, professor emeritus and
former director of the Center for Philippine Studies of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and recipient of the first Dr. Jose
Rizal Award given by the Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter in 2011."
Please come and join us.