Municipal Officials lead the 115th Rizal Day Celebration

Rizal Monument at the Polanco Public Plaza

The Municipality of Polanco joined the whole nation in the commemoration of the 115th death anniversary of National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal on December 30, 2011. 

Municipal Mayor Anacleto H. Olvis, Jr. lead the floral offering together with other municipal officials, employees of local and national offices, heads and teaching staff of the different schools and the general public.

In a short commemorative program, Municipal Assessor Rhodora F. Repaja gave the Opening Remarks while Sangguniang Bayan  Member Hon. Paul Ariel A. Dalmacio delivered his message. 

Hon. Dalamacio exhorted the life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and its relevance to the present generation where everyone faces the challenges of times especially the calamities that happened in some parts of the country.

Adding more historical ambiance of the celebration was the musical rendition of "Ako'y Isang Pinoy" by the selected LGU Polanco employees.

This year's 115th Rizal Day celebration is anchored on the theme: "Rizal: Haligi ng Bayan".