International Assembly and Conference on Rizal

The Supreme Council during the opening ceremonies

I attended the International Assembly and Conference on Rizal last February 17 and 18 at Manila Hotel hosted by the Supreme Council of the Order of the Knights of Rizal. I was there not because my boss is the Deputy Supreme Commander, but because I belong to the Order, the youngest member (later you will see in the pictures why)... This is not an ordinary affair that i usually go to... In this Assembly, notable speakers like two former chief justices of the Supreme Court, Sir Hilario Davide and Sir Reynato Puno, former Supreme Court Justice Sir Justo Torres, an international known scientist, Nicanor Perlas and no less than the President of the Republic of the Philippines, H.E. Sir Noynoy Aquino graced and talked about the superb character of our National Hero and the significance of his heroism today. 

an opportunity with Sir Hilario Davide, JR, KGCR, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

With the Supreme Commander, Sir Pablo S. Trillana III, a very wise man..

The Flicker Boys... Sir Mark, Sir Senen, the big boss (Sir Reghis), Sir Angie, Sir Brian & Sir Paul

with the world recognized scientist, Nicanor Perlas, though i did not vote for him last election, i like him.. :)

My Chapter Commander, Sir Rey Malig who just received then the rank of Knight Grand Officer of Rizal, Congrats Sir Rey... 

I belong to Angeles Chapter, though i live at Mandaluyong City. It so happen that i was knighted in Angeles, Pampanga coinciding to the conferment of Knight Grand Cross of Rizal to my boss, Sir Reghis M. Romero II last July of 2010. 

President Aquino while being conferred by Sir Reghis Romero II, KGCR and Sir Alfredo Lim, KGCR

The assembly was very historic, there we gave the highest honors that the President of the Republic deserved in the Order, the rank of Knight Grand Cross of Rizal was conferred to Pres. Noynoy Aquino. Ngayon pede ko ng sabihin na ka-brod ko ang Presidente, :), kidding aside, i was very happy when he recognized and commended the Rizal Youth Leadership Institute as one of the notable activities that the youth needs at present. I was very proud because I am a product of that Institute in which my boss is the current Chairman. 

Sir Benigno S. Aquino, Jr, KGCR addressing the Assembly 

Sir Reghis giving his Welcome Remarks, unfortunately on the second day his voice was faltering so we just show the video clip of RYLI with Sir Sonny Chico explaining...

Unfortunately, my boss did not deliver his report na because of his voice, instead we just play a video clip of "dakilang lahi" with RYLI pictures as visuals... A concert featuring the wife of Sir Davide, Lady Gigi Davide, Angela Cahoy (a good friend of mine), Sir Rey Mateo, Deputy Supreme Exchequer, and the former Senator and Supreme Commander, Sir Joey Lina. 

My boss being recognized by the Assembly

In a nutshell, it was a big success! Congratulations to the Organizing Committee of this International Assembly and Conference on Rizal headed by Sir Roger Quiambao assisted by my boss Sir Reghis Romero II and Sir Vic Ramos. Also, congratulations to the Order headed by the Supreme Commander Sir Pablo S. Trillana III and the rest of the Council of Elders and Supreme Council.

"Non Omnis Moriar" - hindi lahat sa akin ay papanaw...