December 30th is Rizal Day of Philippines.
This day is a memorial day to commemorate the victims of Spanish colonial rule over the Philippines.
It’s a holiday in Philippines to honor the national hero of the country, Jose Rizal.
Rizal was executed in ”Bagumbayan” (now Rizal Park) in Manila on this day in 1896.
Rizal, a great Filipino revolutionary, was arrested and sentenced to fire for being engaged in an independence movement from Spain.
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– PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY: Rizal Day