Liwasang Rizal, City of Manila 30 December 2015 President Benigno S. Aquino III kicked off the commemoration of Rizal Day in the country by leading the flag ceremony in Luneta Park to honor the 119th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Aside from the usual observance of Rizal continue reading : 119th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal