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by Jerome Carlo R. Paunan and Angelito Bautista Jr.

President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III will lead the commemoration of the 115th death anniversary of National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal with simultaneous flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies nationwide.

Aquino is set to lead the flag raising and wreath laying rites at the Rizal Monument at 7:00 a.m.
Simultaneous commemorative rites will also be held at other Rizal Shrines in Calamba in Laguna and in Dapitan City in Zamboanga Del Norte, and in various cities and municipalities nationwide.

Afterward, Aquino is scheduled to unveil the marker for the new "Rizal Fountain" located within close proximity of the hero's monument and in honor of the martyr's supreme sacrifice for the Filipino people. This newest attraction is expected to be a tourist landmark for those visiting Rizal Park.

The theme for this year’s celebration is "Rizal: Haligi ng Bayan.” It will be highlighted by the unveiling of the Rizal Fountain marker, to be led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC).

Also in line with the celebration, similar tributes and activities for the hero are also set in various Philippine Embassies abroad and in all provinces and cities across the country.

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