Filipino diplomat & award-winning Rizal biographer, Leon Ma. Guerrero, had this to say about Jose Rizal, whom he called "The First Filipino":

"It was #Rizal... who taught his countrymen that they could be something else, Filipinos who were members of a Filipino Nation."

#RizalDay2024 🇵🇭

Honoring the hero who ignited a nation’s spirit—Dr. José Rizal. May his courage and wisdom continue to inspire us.

#RizalDay2024
#GoodNewsmakersPH

Ang Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal ng Lalawigan ng Laguna ay nakikiisa sa buong bansa sa pag-alala sa pag-aalay ng buhay ng ating pambansang bayani na si Dr. Jose Rizal, ang pinagmamalaking anak ng Laguna.

#RizalDay2024
#WeAreYourDILG
#4ABetterGovernance
#4ABetterLaguna
#LGRCLaguna

#RizalDay2024 ☔️🇵🇭

Here at the Rizal Monument for the #RizalDay2024 commemorative wreath-laying rehearsal.