100th Death Centenary of Teodora Alonso, Mother of Jose Rizal

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) announces the celebration of the Death Centenary of Teodora Alonso, the mother of the country's national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal on August 16, 2011. The said date will be Alonso's 100th death anniversary.

Born on November 9, 1827, Teodora Alonso is a disciplinarian, hardworking and courteous mother. He had a great and positive influence to her son, Jose Rizal. She was the inspiration of Rizal to take medicine and was later medically treated by Rizal due to her eye defects.

The NHCP, in collaboration with other government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and the private sector will conduct fitting activities to highlight this event.

The school heads/ administrators of all Teodora Alonso elementary and secondary public and private schools nationwide are encouraged to undertake simple but meaningful programs/activities such as floral offering, parade, essay or drawing contests, role playing, etc. as part of the milestone celebration.

For more information, visit the NHCP Office at its Building in T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita Manila or contact telephone nos.: (02) 523-9043, 525-7605, 536-3181, 524- 9952, 523-1019, 525-0055. - https://www.affordablecebu.com/