Herewith are the lists of Knights of Rizal members recommended for the different ranks and awards of the Order endorsed to the Supreme Council and approved by the Prefectural Tribunal:
RIZAL PRO PATRIA
1. SIR EMMANUEL M. CABUSAO, KGCR – Convenor, Unity Summit
Note: This was approved by the Council of Elders last July 20, 2006. Awarding – tentatively on September 22 during the Visayas Rizal Youth Leadership Institute in Iloilo City.
KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF RIZAL
1. SIR VIRGILIO R. ESGUERRA, KGOR – Deputy Supreme Commander
Note: This was approved already and the awarding will be on October 20, 2006 during the Mindanao Rizal Youth Leadership Institute.
KNIGHT GRAND OFFICER OF RIZAL
Note:
SIR CELSO LACUNA, KCR OF BONN CHAPTER, GERMANY
– Aprroved during the time of SirCarmelo T. Gempesaw, KGCR
SIR JESS DIAZ, KCR OF SYDNEY CHAPTER, AUSTRALIA
-Approved during the time of Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, KGCR
SIR ROMY CALARA, KCR OF ANGELES CITY CHAPTER, PAMPANGA
-Approved lsat July 20, 2006
CANADA REGION
FOR KNIGHT GRAND OFFICER OF RIZAL (KGOR):
SIR GEORGE POBLETE, KCR Chancellor Canada Regionfor his successful implementation of the Leyte Disaster Relief Funds Campaign which resulted to huge financial assistance to the land slide victims. He is also responsible for the formation and inauguration of the Philippine Centre Ontario-KOR Regional Headquarters for Canada.
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS OF RIZAL
JESS CABRIAS, KCR – Chapter Commander for North York, for his unselfish effort and achievement of replacing the Dr. Jose Rizal Monument at Earl Bales Park. The former bust was replaced with a Bronze made Bust. He was also responsible for planting trees that represented Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the beautification of its surroundings. Sir Jess Cabrias was the Chairman of both December 30/2005 and June 19/2006 Dr. Rizal’s martyrdom and commemoration celebrations.
SIR MOGI MOGADO,KCR Pursuivant Canada Region for his successful implementation of the Leyte Disaster Relief Funds Campaign which resulted to huge financial assistance to the land slide victims. He is also responsible for the renovation and artistic modeling and decorations of the Philippine Center Ontario-KOR Regional Headquarters for Canada.
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR OF RIZAL
SIR JOE DAMASCO, KCR Interim and Locally Appointed Area Commander for Canada for his unselfish contribution in the formation of the Philippine Centre Ontario-OKR Regional Headquarters for Canada. He is also the editor-in chief of LAMPARA NEWS, the official news organ of OKR Regional Canada.
SIR EFIGENIO DOROTHEO, SR., KCR – Commander, East York, Canada
SIR CHITO COLLANTES, KGOR, Deputy Regional Commander for Canada RY 2005-2006
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL OF RIZAL AWARD
SIR DOUG ORD, KCR – Chapter Chancellor North York Chapter for his continuous leadership and effort in making a harmonious relationship between the Filipino Community and the Canadian Mainstream. He was also responsible in reconciling the Knights of Rizal and the misled members in Metro Toronto. He is presently a Police Constable with the Metro Toronto Police Force responsible for the Ethnic Communication Public Relations.
SIR NEIL PRADO,KCR – Chapter Commander for Winnipeg for being theâ€Most Outstanding Chapter Commander for Canada Region†Rizalian Calendar Year 2005-2006 for his devotion and leadership for organizing the most successful Philippine Independence Day Celebrations and the Youth Scholarship Awards in Winnipeg.
SIR LINO REYES, KCR -Chancellor Dimasalang Chapter for the successful Educational Symposium about Dr. Rizal Life and Ideals. He also provided financial assistance to build a small basketball gym at the Gabihan Elementary School located in San Idelfonso, Bulacan. He also initiated and organized the TREE Planting along the national highway in San Idelfonso Bulacan. He is also responsible for raising funds thru a highly successful Knight of Rizal Golf Tournament in Metro Toronto.
SIR TOM VIREY, KCR – Area Commander for Western Canada for establishing a Chapter in his hometown in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines. His leadership and skillful management of his Area, peace was maintained in Western Canada
SIR WILLIE CANTOS, KCR – Exchequer Canada Region who devoted his efforts, talent, and who mortgaged his personal property/assets as a collateral in order to celebrate the Philippine Centennial Independence Day Celebrations at the SKYDOME in Toronto(1998) which was attended thousands of people in co-ordination with many Filipino community associations and organizations. He was also responsible for the erection of the Monument of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Earl Bales Park 1997). This recommendation is long overdue which was overseen by previous administration.
SIR NANDY DIAZ, KCR – Deputy Area Commander, Metro Toronto
SIR AMADO S. SAMPANG, KCR – Commander, Nova Scotia, Canada
SIR REYNALDO M. COLLANTES, KCR – Commander, North York, Canada
SIR ERNESTO B. REYES, KCR – Former Commander, Toronto, Canada
FOR MEDAL OF RECOGNITION
SIR PEDRO ANGELES, KOR Member Toronto Chapter for his full attendance in all activities, projects and programs of the ORK Regional Canada. Presently he his a retiree.
SIR BENEDICTO, FERRER, KCR – Deputy Area Commander, Metro Toronto
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FOR KNIGHT GRAND OFFICER OF RIZAL (KGOR):
SIR FELIX GONZALES, KCR – Archivist, Malaya Chapter, Chicago, USA
SIR WILLI RED BUHAY, KCR – Commander, Chicago, USA
SIR MAXIMO P. FABELLA, KCR – Former Commander, Jacksonville, USA
SIR WILL HUX, KCR – Former Commander, Jacksonville, USA
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS OF RIZAL
SIR ALFREDO P. ACIERTO, KCR – Lifetime Member, Chicago, USA
SIR OLEGARIO CENABRE, KCR – Lifetime Member, Chicago, USA
SIR TOMAS D. RODRIGUEZ, KGOR – Area Commander, – Eastern USA-II
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR OF RIZAL
SIR LITO GAJILAN, KCR – Commander, New Jersey, USA
SIR AMADO L. DEFANTE, KCR – Commander, Cleveland, USA
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL OF RIZAL AWARD
SIR HENRY von SEYFRIED, KCR – Commander, Los Angeles, USA
SIR HOOVER YAP, KCR – Central Florida, USA
FOR MEDAL OF RECOGNITION
SIR DANNY BATO, KCR – Commander
Bantayog Chapter, Chicago, USA
SIR JOSE RED, KCR – New Jersey, USA
SIR ARMANDO PORTO, KCR – Cleveland, USA
SIR LITO NELUNA, KCR – Strongsville, USA
SIR PROSPERO LIM, KCR – New York, USA
SIR RUDY MARIANO, KCR – New London County, USA
SIR ROMY GIONGO, KCR – Connecticut, USA
SIR BERT CARGANILLA, KCR – Connecticut, USA
SIR FELIX GERMAN, KCR – Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
SIR EDDIE LIMON, KCR – Jacksonville, USA
SIR TONY BERANGO, KGOR – Los Angeles, USA
SIR BENI CENIR, KGOR – Chicago, USA
SIR REY BANTA, KGOR – Cleveland, USA
EUROPE
FOR KNIGHT GRAND OFFICER OF RIZAL (KGOR):
SIR PETER VAN BOGAERT, KCR, Honorary Consul for the Philippines
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS OF RIZAL
SIR FRANCIS OOMS, KCR – Commander, El Filibusterismo, Belgium
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR OF RIZAL
SIR RUDY NOLLAS, KCR – Commander, Rizal Brussels, Belgium
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL OF RIZAL AWARD
SIR PROS SLACHMUYLDERS, KCR – Former chapter commander of Diamond Chapter, Brussels, Belgium
SIR PAUL ZWENEPOL, KCR, 40 years Rector of the University of St. Louis, Baguio City
FOR MEDAL OF RECOGNITION
SIR DON BRENNOCK, KCR,Commander, Dublin Chapter, Ireland
SIR TONY SIENES, KOR – Pursuivant, Rizal Brussels, Belgium
PHILIPPINES
FOR KNIGHT GRAND OFFICER OF RIZAL (KGOR):
SIR JOSE DE VENECIA, KCR – Speaker of the House
SIR RUY ELIAS C. LOPEZ, KCR – Former Commander, Davao City
SIR AMBETH OCAMPO, KCR – Chairman, NCCA and NHI
KNIGHTHOOD CEREMONIES
* INITIATION TO FIRST DEGREE RANK (KR)
MR. MANUEL RODRIGUEZ – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. BEN VILLEGAS – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. WILLIAM VASQUEZ – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. JOHN V. GARCIA – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. CLARENCE V. GARCIA – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. RICARDO TOLENTINO – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. VICTOR LUSTREZANO – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. PAULO ODULIO – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. FELIX MAGAT – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
MR. SALVADOR REYES – Tinig at Panitik, Valenzuela City
COMMENT/REMARK/APPROVAL: ALL APPROVED
MR. JOSE LARRY SANTOS – Dimasalang, Canada
MR. TENNY SORIANO – North York, Canada
MR. JUN ENVERGA – North York, Canada
MR. BUTCH GALICIA – North York, Canada
COMMENT/REMARK/APPROVAL: ALL APPROVED
CHRISTIAN JOSEPH CUMAGUN – Wilhemsfeld, Germany
H. E. JAROSLAV LUDVA – Ambassador, Czech Republic
COMMENT/REMARK/APPROVAL: ALL APPROVED
* ELEVATION TO SECOND DEGREE (KOR)
SIR RAMON SAN JUAN, KR – Dimasalang, Canada
SIR RAMON B. CRUZ, KR – Dimasalang, Canada
SIR ALFREDO CASTILLO, KR – Dimasalang, Canada
SIR LEVY VERA CRUZ, KR – Toronto, Canada
SIR EMMANUEL RAMOS, KR – Toronto, Canada
SIR JOHNNY CENTENO, KR – Toronto, Canada
SIR GANESH MOHAN, KR – Toronto, Canada
SIR BOBBY ACHACON, KR – Toronto, Canada
SIR JOHN TANJANGCO, KR – Toronto, Canada
SIR NELSON GALVEZ, KR – Toronto, Canada
SIR REY SUNGA, KR – Toronto, Canada
SIR ERIC BONGALAN, KR – North York, Canada
COMMENT/REMARK/APPROVAL: ALL APPROVED
• EXALTATION TO THIRD DEGREE (KCR)
SIR FRANCISCO PORTUGAL, KOR – North York, Canada
SIR FRANK CRAWFORD, KOR – Toronto, Canada
SIR PEDRO ANGELES, KOR – Toronto, Canada
SIR MELITON TAMAMAO, JR., KO – Toronto, Canada
SIR ROLANDO MANGANTE, KOR – Toronto, Canada
SIR RAYMUNDO BARAYAN, KOR – Toronto, Canada
SIR PEPING PACUNLAN, KOR – Toronto, Canada
SIR JAROSLAV LUDVA, KR – Ambassador of the Czech Republic
COMMENT/REMARK/APPROVAL: ALL APPROVED
Signed this August 19, 2006
NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES FOR KNIGHT GRAND OFFICER OF RIZAL (KGOR) WERE REFERRED TO HIGHER PREFECTURAL TRIBUNAL AND WERE APPROVED.
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