WHEN I talk to kids about José Rizal, whose 163rd birth anniversary we are celebrating today, I always begin with their favorite question: Why is he our national hero? Careful to also emphasize ...

Firaxis Games' Nell Raban says, 'The Philippines has no shortage of national heroes, but Rizal was always the first and only choice. Given his lasting impact on the Philippines and its people, it ...

(UPDATE) THE memory and heroism of Dr. José P. Rizal (1861-1896) earned a spot in New Delhi with the historic unveiling of the Filipino hero's bust — the first public memorial in his honor in South ...

From left: Josephine Quintero, Dr Jose Rizal's great-grandniece of the Kababaihan Rizalista Inc. (KRI), Fred Jover from the Knights of Rizal, and Imelda McLean KRI from Melbourne at the SBS ...

In the early days, Filipinos had a strong affinity for reading comics, which became an integral part of daily life. The first known Philippine comic, 'The Monkey and the Turtle,' was written and ...

After a string of thefts and vandalism at Dr. Jose Rizal Park in Seattle, a benefit concert was held at the Rainier Arts Center to raise money for new safety measures at the beloved space in ...

The Knights of Rizal Airdrie chapter is nearing its fundraising goal for the Dr. Jose Rizal Learning Room in the library part of ...