Knights of Rizal
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Knights of Rizal crest | |
| Motto |
Non Omnis Moriar (I shall not all die) |
|---|---|
| Formation | December 30, 1911 |
Founder and Supreme Commander Emeritus | Col. Antonio C. Torres |
Supreme Commander | Jeremy Singson |
Deputy Supreme Commander | Diosdado Santos |
Supreme Chancellor | Avelino Torres |
| Website |
knightsofrizal |
The Order of the Knights of Rizal is a fraternal and cultural organization created to honor and uphold the ideals of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal. The Order was established in 1911 by Colonel Antonio C. Torres, who later served as the first Filipino chief of police of Manila.[1] The Order was granted a legislative charter by President Elpidio Quirino[1] as a non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-racial civic, patriotic, and cultural organization under Republic Act 646 on June 14, 1951.[2] The Order's insignia has since been approved to be worn by the Philippine diplomatic corps.
Since its founding, the Order has grown to more than 10,000 members belonging to more than fifteen chapters around the world including Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, France, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, The Netherlands and the United States.[3] Its international headquarters is located on Bonifacio Drive in Port Area, Manila.
References
- 1 2 "The Order of the Knights of Rizal". Manila Bulletin. 2001-06-14. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ↑ "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 646". 1951-06-14. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ↑ Order of the Knights of Rizal
External links
- knightsofrizal.org.ph (Philippine Supreme Council Headquarters)
- knightsofrizal.us (USA Chicago, Illinois Chapter)