June 19, 2010
This morning was my first public appearance as Director-Commissioner of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. I joined our new Supreme Court Chief Justice, Rene Corona, an old friend from Ateneo, to grace the rites at Rizal's ancestral home in Calamba, Laguna with so much festivities. I walked with him and his wife, Tina to lay wreaths at the statue of the young boy Rizal. I walked behind President Gloria's wreath since I was her office's representative there. The City Mayor and his son, a congressman, delivered welcome speeches after the laying of wreaths. I also gave a short message on Jose Rizal's HEROIC LEADERSHIP, using the framework of Chris Lowney, an ex Jesuit turned investment banker turned lecturer. After the speeches, the Chief Justice swore in the Mayor, the Congressman, and five Councilors from their political party. Quite an interesting and exhausting morning.
HAPPY FATHERS' DAY. Godbless and cheers.
Gabby
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