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Article: Arroyo leads Rizal Day rites today.(Main News)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- December 29, 2003
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Byline: JOEL C. ATENCIO
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Rizal Monument in Rizal Park, Manila at 7 a.m. today in commemoration of the 107th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, who was executed on Dec. 30, 1896 by a firing squad on orders of the Spanish authorities for inciting Filipinos to revolt.
The theme of todays observance is Diwang Rizal: Gabay sa Matatag na Bansa.
The ceremonies will be replicated simultaneously also at 7 a.m. at the Rizal Shrine in Calamba City, Laguna; Rizal Shrine in Dapitan City; and at the Rizal Monument at Burnham Park in Baguio City.
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