Rizal Day
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Rizal Day is a Philippine national holiday commemorating life and works of José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines. It is celebrated every December 30, the anniversary of Rizal's 1896 execution
President Benigno Aquino III offering a wreath at the Rizal Monument in Manila on Rizal Day 2015
Rizal Day 2025 ceremony at Plaza Rizal, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
President Elpidio Quirino leads the 1949 Rizal Day ceremony.
President Rodrigo Duterte (center) leads the flag-raising ceremony during the 125th martyrdom anniversary of Rizal at the Rizal Park in Manila on December 30, 2021.
The inauguration of the president of the Republic of the Philippines is a ceremony marking the commencement of the six-year term of a president of the Philippines, who is both head of state and head o
Bongbong Marcos taking the oath of office at National Museum of Fine Arts on June 30, 2022
Manuel L. Quezon climbs up the Malacañang Palace stairs for the first time as President of the Philippines in 1935.
The Blood Compact by Juan Luna is displayed at the top of the Malacañang Palace's grand staircase and welcomes the incoming president every inauguration.
Quirino Grandstand is where most inaugurations have taken place.