Central Visayas Regional Assembly 2024 Knights of Rizal

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The Negros Oriental Area stood tall as it hosted this year's Central Visayas Regional Assembly, welcoming chapters from Cebu, Iloilo, and Negros Oriental to Dumaguete City on June 1. The day began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in Dumaguete Quezon Park, setting a solemn tone for the proceedings to follow at Bethel Guest House.

                    

Negros Oriental Area with Supreme Council 

The assembly was filled with inspiring speeches, informative lectures, and solemn ceremonies, as members of the region gathered to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal. The highlight of the event was the conferment ceremony, where some members received the prestigious KGOR and KGCR ranks in a ceremony officiated by the Supreme Council.

 

The new Regional, Deputy Regional, and Area Commanders of Central Visayas took their oath of office in the presence of Supreme Commander Sir Raymundo A. del Rosario, KGCR, marking a new chapter in the Knights of Rizal organization.

                          

Supreme Council with Sir Charles L. Tuozo,New Regional Commander Eddison delos Angeles and Deputy  Regional Commander Bryner Laurito Diaz

One knight from the Dumaguete City Chapter and its Chapter Commander Sir Dr Kenneth T Coo KCR DSM was conferred the rank of 4th degree Knight Grand Officer of Rizal KGOR during the Central Visayas Regional Assembly held June 1, 2024 at Bethel Guest House, Dumaguete City. Sir Kenneth Coo also received the Distinguished Service Star DSS during the said assembly. Two other knights from the Negros Oriental Chapter Deputy Chapter Commander Sir Josefino T. Larena KCR DSM and Sir Dr  Angelo Jesus V. Arias KCR DSM were also conferred the same 4th degree rank of KGOR. Ceremony was led by Supreme Commander Sir Raymundo Del Rosario KGCR, Supreme Chancellor Sir Mark Boado KGOR, Supreme Pursuivant Sir Joel Tuplano KGOR, Supreme Exchequer Sir Frisco San Juan KGOR, Deputy Supreme Pursuivant Sir Jose Vicente Salazar KGOR and Deputy Supreme Exchequer Sir Rafael Crescencio Tan Jr KGOR with Admin Officer Sir Timothy Justine Francisco KCR.

 


Eleven (11) knights of the Negros Oriental Area received the Distinguished Service Star DSS during the Central Visayas Regional Assembly held on June 1, 2024 at Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City, namely, Sir Charles Lelis Tuozo KCR, Sir Rafael Crescencio Tan KGOR, Sir Rodolfo Jull B Locsin Jr. KCR and Sir Atanacio Llena KCR all of the Negros Oriental Chapter, Sir Kenneth Coo KGOR of Dumaguete City Chapter, Sir Rusmar Tijing KCR of Bayawan City Chapter, Sir Gerard Jude Bumanglag KCR of Tanjay City Chapter, Sir Felipe Antonio Remollo KCR and Sir Rey Lyndon Lawas KCR of Dumaguete Aguilas Chapter, Sir Alden Rabina KCR of Dept Ed Dumagute Chapter and Sir Dax Montealegre KCR of Canlaon City.

 



Sir Mayor Galicano Truita, Dauin Chapter Commander, received the Distinguished Service Medal Award, highlighting his notable contributions in public service. Additionally, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) was awarded to Sir Bernardo Sarmiento KCR LM of the Montreal (Canada) Chapter, underscoring the influence and global reach of the Knights of Rizal organization. Supreme Commander Sir Raymond A. Del Rosario bestowed the highest degree of the Order, the Knight Grand Cross of Rizal (KGCR), upon Sir Amb. Dr. MacArthur Flores Corsino, recognizing his exceptional service.

 

The assembly concluded with a plenary session in the afternoon, where speakers discussed Rizal's life works and teachings in relation to the modern world. Dr. Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope and Dr. Henry Sojor shared insights on Rizal's leadership qualities and legacy, inspiring the knights to continue their mission with renewed purpose.

 

The goal of the Knights of Rizal in Central Visayas was to preserve Dr. Jose Rizal's legacy and carry on his contributions to social improvement. The Central Visayas Regional Assembly served as both a reminder of the importance of the Knights of Rizal's efforts in advancing the ideals and principles of their cherished order and a magnificent display of the organization's strength and unity in the area.

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