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(as of 02/05/2011)

The Knights

of Rizal Chartered Under Republic Act 646 SUPREME COUNCIL

Manila,

Philippines

Non Omnis Moriar A Civic, Patriotic and Cultural, Non-Partisan, Non-Sectarian, Non-Profit Organization

2011 INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND

CONFERENCE ON RIZAL

February 17, 18 and 19, 2011 Venues: KOR International Headquarters and Manila Hotel

THEME: “The New Rizals: Emerging Leaders Innovating Across Sectors (ELIAS) and Beyond Borders”

DAY 1 - THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 17, 2011

8:00 a.m - FLORAL OFFERING

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Rizal Monument, Rizal Park

8:30 a.m - REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES AND GUESTS KOR International Headquarters, Manila

11:00 a.m - COURTESY CALL & TURN OVER OF THE KEY TO THE CITY OF MANILA - Hon. Sir Alfredo S. Lim, KGCR Mayor, City of Manila

12:00 noon - LUNCH AT CITY HALL City Government of Manila - Host

1:00 p.m - ART EXHIBIT AND BOOK LAUNCHING – CENTENNIAL HALL, MANILA HOTEL

A. Opening of Art Exhibit: “The Boy Rizal”

Ribbon Cutting: Lady Virginia P. Davide Guest of Honor

Exhibit Coordinators: Sir Virgilio R. Esguerra, KGCR Supreme Commander, RY 2008-2010

Mrs. Andrea Morales-Edang Philippine Association of Museums, Inc.

Artists: Members, Juan Luna Chapter, Pasig City, Knights of Rizal

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B. Book Launching

1. “Dona Gliceria Marella: Angel of the Revolution” Mr. Francisco Zaragosa (Author) Prof. Augusto Veloso (Translator) Sir Carlos Arnaldo, KGOR (Editor)

3. “Hagonoy: A Shared Past” Sir Pablo S. Trillana III, KGCR (Executive Editor)

4. “Mga Bagong Bayani – Book II” Mr. Enrique Sadiosa and Mr. Pierre Trembly (Authors) Ms. Rose Marie de la Cruz and Ms. Casey Seaton (Editors)

3:00 – 4:30pm - OPENING CEREMONIES

Ø Processional - Entrance of Colors

Ø Invocation - Sir Carlos Arnaldo, KGOR Supreme Archivist

Ø Pambansang Awit - Ms. Angela Marie Cahoy KAPARIZ, PUP Chapter

Ø Pledge to the Flag - Sir Avelino V. Torres, KGOR Deputy Supreme Pursuivant

Ø KOR Hymn - Sir Reynold A. Mateo, KGOR Deputy Supreme Exchequer

Ø Opening of the 2011 - Sir Pablo S. Trillana III, KGCR International Assembly and Supreme Commander Conference on Rizal

Ø Animation Song - “Welcome to the Family” KAPARIZ

Ø Welcome Remarks - Sir Reghis M. Romero II, KGCR Deputy Supreme Commander

Ø Overview of the 2011 International Assembly and Conference on Rizal - Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, KGCR Over-all Chairperson, Organizing Committee

Ø Introduction of the Speaker - Sir Jesus B. David, KGCR Supreme Commander, RY 2003-2005

Ø Inspirational Message - Sir Justo P. Torres JR, KGCR Supreme Commander Emeritus

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Ø Acknowledgment of Supreme - Sir Vicente G. Ramos, KGOR Council Officers, Council of Elders, Supreme Exchequer Delegates, Counterpart - Sir Diosdado D. Santos, KGOR

Organizations and Guests Supreme Auditor

4:30 – 4:45 p.m COFFEE BREAK

4:45 – 5:45 p.m BRIEF REPORTS Overseas Regional Commanders - Sir Ricardo de Vera, KCR (Australia, New

Zealand and Oceania) - Sir Antonio Guansing, KGOR (Europe) - Sir Alberto Layag, KGOR (Middle East and Africa)

- Sir Eddie Limon, KGOR (USA) - Sir George Poblete, KGOR (Canada)

For the Regional Commanders in the Philippines – Sir Rene Elias C. Lopez, KCR

Regional Commander for Mindanao

5:45 – 6:15 p.m Knights of Rizal: Directions and Initiatives for the Future - Sir Pablo S Trillana III, KGCR Supreme Commander

Sir Samuel S. Samuela, KGOR Supreme Pursuivant

Master of Ceremonies

6:15 – 7:00 pm AWARDS AND CONFERMENT Awarding of Lifetime Membership Plaques on:

- Sir Emmanuel M. Cabusao, KGCR - Paranaque City - Sir Diosdado D. Santos, KGOR – Valenzuela City Chaptetr - Sir Enrie Mendoza II, KGOR - Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur - Sir Jean Paul Verstraten, KGOR - RIA, Calatagan, Batangas

- Sir Virgilio Arguelles, KGOR - Windsor, Canada - Sir Reynaldo Balansi, KCR - Montreal, Canada - Sir Esteban Guillermo, KCR - Windsor, Canada - Sir Noel Lalicon, KCR - Toronto, Canada - Sir Modesto Lolarga, KCR - Windsor, Canada - Sir Felix Tulagan, KCR - Toronto, Canada

- Sir Virgilio Pilapil, KGOR – Lincolnland, Illinois, USA - Sir Jonathan Delmundo, KCR – Jacksonville, USA

- Sir Man P. Lai, KCR – Hongkong - Sir Enrique Sadiosa, KCR – Hongkong

- Sir Alberto Layag, Jr., KGOR – EPCC, MEAR - Sir Delfin Lumberio, KCR - EPCC, MEAR - Sir Zane Martin Thirlwall, KCR - EPCC, MEAR

* Conferment of El Amor Patrio Award on Sir Dr. Emilio T. Yap, KGCR Chairman, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp.

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* Conferment of Pro Patria Award on Sir Virgilio R. Esguerra, KGCR Supreme Commander, RY 2008-2010

7:00 p.m ARRIVAL OF HIS EXCELLENCY, BENIGNO SIMEON AQUINO III, President of the Republic of the Philippines Welcome Remarks - Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, KGCR Over-all Chairperson, Organizing Committee Overview of the Knights of Rizal - Sir Pablo S. Trillana III, KGCR Supreme Commander Conferment Ceremonies - Sir Lamberto C. Nanquil, KGCR Chairman, Council of Elders

Conferment of Membership and Rank of Knight Grand Cross of Rizal (KGCR) on HIS EXCELLENCY, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III President, Republic of the Philippines

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - His Excellency SIR BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, KGCR

President, Republic of the Philippines

Sir Lamberto C. Nanquil, KGCR Chairman, Council of Elders

Master of Ceremonies 8:00 p.m. DINNER

9:00 p.m. RIGODON DE HONOR Coordinators: Lady Virginia P. Davide, Kababaihang Rizalista, New York City Lady Charito Cairme, President, Kababaihang Rizalista, New York City Sir Vicente G. Ramos, KGOR, Supreme Exchequer Sir Reynold Mateo, KGOR, Deputy Supreme Exchequer

Dance Director: Mr. Mike Remonde

Selected Chapter Presentations Dancing

Sir Henry Von Sigfried, KGOR Chapter Commander, Los Angeles City Chapter, USA

Master of Ceremonies

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DAY 2 - FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 18, 2011, Centennial Hall, Manila Hotel 8:00 - 8:10 a.m - Animation Song - “Tayo Ay IIsa” KAPARIZ

8:10 - 8:20 a.m - Introduction of Speaker - Sir Reynaldo T. Banta, KGOR USA Regional Commander, RY 2008-2010

8:20 – 8:50 a.m - Rizal: Malay Icon and Universal Hero – Sir Hilario G. Davide, JR., KGCR

Supreme Commander, RY 2006-2008 Chief Justice, Philippine Supreme Court, 1999-2005

8:50 – 9:00 a.m - Introduction of Speaker - Dr. Amalia Cullarin Rosales President, PATHRI Dean, Graduate School Polytechnic University of the Philippines

9:00 – 9:30a.m - Rizal and the Dapitan Principle: Systems Thinking and Philippine Development - Dr. Lydia B. Echauz

President, Far Eastern University 9:30 – 9:45a.m - COFFEE BREAK

9:45 – 10:15 a.m - OPEN FORUM – Sir Jeremias C. Singson, KGOR Supreme Chancellor Moderator

10:15 – 12:00 p.m - WORKSHOPS - Chairpersons Rapporteurs Group A * Sir Val Dagani, KGCR * Sir Peter Pluckebaum, KGOR

Group B * Sir Judge Antonio Manzano, KCR * Rodrigo Mariano, KGOR Group C * Sir Jaime Marasigan, KGOR * Sir Raymund Liongson, KCR Group D * Sir Francois Ooms, KGOR * Sir Nestor Jongko, KCR

Group E * Lady Bernardita Lizardo, KRI * Dr. Erlinda Garcia, Maclariz * Dr. Amalia C. Rosales, PATHRI * Ms. Melanie Lapore, KRI

Sir Lucien Spittael, KGOR Deputy Regional Commander, RY 2006-2008

Master of Ceremonies 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m – LUNCH

1:30 – 1:40 p.m Introduction of Speaker - Sir Lito Gajilan, KGOR Area Commander, Eastern USA I

1:40 – 2:10 p.m Rizal and the Filipinos: Changing the Politics of Nations - Sir Reynato S. Puno, KGCR

Chief Justice, Philippine Supreme Court, 2006-2010

2:10 – 2:20 p.m Introduction of Speaker - Sir Jose Ramos, KCR Chapter Commander, New York City Chapter, USA

2:20 – 2:50 p.m Rizal and Learning from the Future:

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Governance and the New Science - Hon. Nicanor P. Perlas Global Resource Person, Integral Sustainable Development Author: “Shaping Globalization: Civil Society, Cultural Power and Threefolding”

2:50 – 3:00 p.m COFFEE BREAK

3:00 – 3:30 p.m OPEN FORUM - Sir Virgilio R. Esguerra, KGCR Supreme Commander, RY 2008-2010

Moderator 3:30 – 5:00 p.m WORKSHOPS - Chairpersons Rapporteurs

Group A * Sir Bienvenido Alibudbud, KGCR * Sir Esmeraldo Plastina, KGOR Group B * Sir Renato Fuentes, KGOR * Sir Bonifacio Cenir, KGOR Group C * Sir Regino Revina, KGOR * Sir Felipe Vital, KGOR Group D * Sir Enrile Mendoza, KGOR * Sir Daniel Farinas, KCR Group E * Mr. Jorico Fernandez, KAPARIZ * Mr. Nino Naldoza

* Mr. Indalencio Janeo III * Ms. Anne-Di Berdin

Special Workshop Facilitators - ELIAS Fellows Sir Godofredo Eala, KR and Ms. Marisol Lopez

The Rizal Academy for Innovation and Leaderships (TRAIL) 5:00 – 7:30 p.m PLENARY SESSION

Resolutions – Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, KGCR Supreme Commander, RY 1996-2001 Presiding Officer

- Sir Reghis M. Romero II, KGCR Deputy Supreme Commander Deputy Presiding Officer

Resolutions Coordinators: - Sir Carlos Arnaldo, KGOR

Supreme Archivist Chairman

Members: - Sir Avelino V. Torres, KGOR

Deputy Supreme Pursuivant

- Sir Emmanuel M. Cabusao, KGCR Chairman, JRMSP Committee

- Sir Horacio T. Templo, KGOR Supreme Pursuivant, RY 2006-2008

- Sir Constancio Chico, KCR Chapter Commander, 2005 Valenzuela City

Special Report on Youth Programs - Sir Reghis M. Romero II, KGCR

Deputy Supreme Commander

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AWARDING AND CONFERMENT - Distinguished Service Awards - Exaltation to Knight Commander of Rizal (KCR) - Conferment of Knight Grand Officer of Rizal (KGOR) - Conferment of Knight Grand Cross of Rizal (KGCR)

- Sir Pablo S. Trillana III, KGCR and the Supreme Council (Officiating Authorities)

- Council of Elders (Witnesses)

Closing Message - Sir Lamberto C. Nanquil, KGCR Chairman, Council of Elders

Fraternal Address, Rededication and Fraternal Sign - SIR Pablo S. Trillana III, KGCR

Supreme Commander

Sir Emmanuel M. Cabusao, KGCR Chairman, Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines

Master of Ceremonies

7:30 – 8:30 p.m DINNER

8:30 – 10:00 p.m Musical Entertainment: “Uso Pa Ba Si Rizal? ” A Celebration of the Timelessness of Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Featured Artists: Sir Jose D. Lina, Jr., KGCR, Supreme Commander, RY 2005-2006 Sir Reynold A. Mateo, KGOR, Deputy Supreme Exchequer Lady Virginia P. Davide, Kababaihang Rizalista, New York City Chapter Ms. Angela Marie Cahoy, Secretary-General, KAPARIZ Mr. Christian Alviar, Tanghalang Banyuhay

Dancers: Tanghalang Banyuhay

Stage Director : Sir Roderick O. Alo, KR Creative Concept and Development Coordinator : Ms. Anniebie Marie Pacquiao

Musical Director : Mr. Ramon D. Lizardo Set Designers : Sir Prof. Joseph Reylan Viray, KR : Lady Prof. Cristine R. Viray Production Manager : Lady Liezel C. Alo Dance Director : Mr. Edwin Maestro Lights and Sounds : The Visionary Sounds and Lights

Sir Reghis M. Romero II, KGCR Deputy Supreme Commander

Master of Ceremonies DAY 3 - SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 19, 2011

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Educational – Cultural Tours and Golf Tournament

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1. Tour of Historical /Art Galleries - (For Overseas Delegations with pre-reservations)

• 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. – (i) Museum of Philippine Political History – National Historical Commission

- (ii) Casa Manila - (iii) National Gallery - National Museum

• 10::30 a.m. – 12noon – Tour to City of Calamba, Laguna

- City Hall, Calamba, Laguna - Rizal Shrine, Calamba CIty

Coordinators: Sir Samuel S. Samuela, KGOR - Chairperson

Sir Esmeraldo Plastina, KGOR Sir Antonio Manzano, KCR Mr. Edgar V. Rosero

• 4:30 p.m. – Trip back to Manila

2. Half-Day Golf Tournament – (For Overseas and Local Delegations) 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. - Intramuros Golf, Manila

Coordinators: Sir Horacio T. Templo, KGOR – Chairperson

Sir Reghis M. Romero II, KGCR Sir Emmanuel M. Cabusao, KGCR

Sir Barry Bowman, KGOR

3. Tour to Rizal Shrine, Dapitan City - For Overseas and Local Delegations (by Reservation)

Coordinators: Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, KGCR Sir Jazmin Hamoy, KGOR Lady Bernardita S. Lizardo

Ms. Maureen Fernandez