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New 1-peso Jose Rizal commemorative coin to go into circulation this month (Photo)
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Ten million pieces of a new one-peso coin with Jose Rizal's portrait will be issued this month by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the national hero
According to the BSP, the Jose Rizal commemorative coin has been approved for issuance as legal tender by its Monetary Board and the Office of the President.
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| A preview of the new P1 Jose Rizal coin |
Rizal 150: Tallest Jose Rizal statue inaugurated
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The tallest Jose Rizal monument was inaugurated during the celebration of Jose Rizal's 150th birth anniversary in the City of Calamba in Laguna, earlier today. The event was attended by His Excellency President Benigno Simeon Aquino III (PNoy) who unveiled the gigantic statue, himself.
PNoy unveiling Dr. Jose Rizal's tallest statue to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the National Hero in Bacnotan Road, Barangay Real, Calamba City, Laguna Sunday June 19, 2011.Via the Philippine Star, Calamba City spokesman Peter Capitan said the 22-foot Rizal statue represents the 22 major languages that Rizal was able to speak fluently. The 15 steps at the statue's base, on the other hand, act as the representation of the 15th position of PNoy in the presidency.
The bronze statue, which was sculpted by Jonas Roces, is located in the newly-acquired 6.7 hectare property in front of the Calamba City Hall Complex.
Meanwhile, here are excerpts of President Aquino's speech during the event:
Kinikilala natin si Jose Rizal dahil sa harap ng mga sangandaan ng ating masalimuot na kasaysayan, may isang Pilipinong muli’t muli ay piniling gawin ang tama—ang unahin ang kapakanan ng kaniyang kapwa, ang itaguyod ang pagkakaisa para sa kalayaan ng atin pong bansa—kahit pa ang kapalit nito ay ang sarili niyang buhay.
Matagal na pong nakahanay si Rizal sa iba pang mga dakila ng kasaysayan. Ngunit sinabi po niya, sa bibig ng tauhang si Elias sa kanyang Noli Me Tangere:
“Mamamatay akong di man nakita ang maningning na pagbubukang-liwayway sa aking inang bayan! Kayong makakikita, batiin ninyo siya—at huwag kakalimutan ang mga nalugmok sa dilim ng gabi!”
Wala po akong dudang binabati na natin ang bukangliwayway ngayon, nang hindi nakakalimot sa mga nalugmok sa dilim, at sumusumpa: Sa bawat pagsubok, kapakanan ng Pilipino ang isasapuso namin; sa bawat sangandaan, tuwid na landas ang aming tatahakin.
Tandaan lang po natin sana: Kung ang mga dinadakila natin tulad ni Jose Rizal ay namili ng pangsarili, nasaan na kaya tayo ngayon? Nandito tayo dahil may mga nanindigan para sa atin. Maging kaaya-aya naman po ang gawin natin, para talaga naman pong sulit ang kanilang isinakripisyo sa atin.
Jose Rizal 150th Birthday Bash at the CCP | Schedule of Activities
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Jose Rizal, the National Hero of the Philippines, was born on June 19th, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna. This year marks the 150th anniversary of his birth.
In commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Jose Rizal, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will be holding a series of activities. Check out below the schedule of CCP's activities in celebration of the special event:
| Date | Time | Activity | Venue |
| May 27-June 30 | SI JOSE AT SI ANDRES VIDEO DOCUMENTARY BY MALOU JACOB | CCP WEBSITE | |
| June 17-August 21 June 17 | 9:00am to 5:00pm 3:00pm | PAINTINGS ON RIZAL by J.PASENA Formal Opening | CCP Main Gallery |
| June 14-16 June 17 | 9:30am to 4:00pm 9:30am to 3:00pm | FILM SCREENING: EDDIE ROMERO’S NOLI ME TANGERE with lectures for teachers | CCP Dream Theater |
| June 14-16 June 17 | 9:00am to 4:00pm 9:00am to 3:00pm | EXHIBIT OF BOOKS & FREE VIEWING OF VIDEOS on RIZAL | CCP Library |
| June 15-16 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm | MGA KWENTONG RIZAL by the Alitaptap Storytellers | Multi-Purpose Room |
| June 17-July 31 June 17 | 9:00am to 3:00pm
| MURAL EXHIBIT Formal opening | 2nd flr Hallway |
| June 17 | 4:00pm to 6:00pm | J.P., ang gig ni RIZAL Awards & Musical Revue | Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) |
