Chapter News & Events.

• January 25, 2020. 20th Chartering Anniversary in "De Watermeulen @ Kruibeke.


• January 26, 2019. Chartering Anniversary in "De Watermeulen @ Kruibeke.


• November 30, 2018. Dr José Rizal meets José Marti (Cuba). Lecture by Sir Eddy Verheye (KOR). Place of venue Vredeshuis Ghent, Sint-Magrietstraat 9. More info to follow by Mail.


• July 21, 2018. Outing to Ieper. More info to follow by mail. Everybody welcome.


• June 19, 2018. Rizal's Birthday Celebration, Ghent/Brussels. Dresscode KOR Uniform. Place of venue Embassy of the Philippines, Avenue Molière 297, 1050 Brussels.


• June 15-17, 2018. Trip to Heidelberg.


• May 26, 2018. Rizal Lecture in het Romerohuis in Puurs. Information and Reservations thru our Chapter Commander Sir Danny Vandenbogaerde (KCR).


• April 21, 2018. Dear Knights, please join our upcoming Spring activity in Puurs. Program: election 2 board members-presentation by Sir Lucien Spittael and quiz by Sir Lucien Spittael - fraternal dinner-tombola (MC Sir Paul Verloo) and small surprise for one of the participants. 24 euro as of above 14 years, 14 euro between 5-14 years old, 0 euro below. Reservations thru our Chapter Commander Sir Danny Vandenbogaerde (KCR).


• January 27, 2018. 18th Chartering Anniversary in "De Watermeulen @ Kruibeke". Dubbing of new Knights, elevation KOR, exaltation KCR, Rizal program, dinner, dancing. Reservations thru our Chapter Commander Sir Danny Vandenbogaerde (KCR). More info to follow


• December 30, 2017. Rizal Day at the Philippine Embassy. More info to follow.


• October 28, 2017. Rizal Autumn Activity. More info to follow.


• August 25 to 27, 2017. European KOR Assembly, keep track of your mailbox. All latest news will be send to you by our Chapter Commander. More info to follow.


• July 21, 2017. Outing Kattendijke, Zweeuws-Vlaanderen, see info in newsletter 49 May 2017.


• June 19, 2017. Rizal's Birthday Celebration, Ghent/Brussels.


• April 22, 2017. Rizal Activity in "De Schuur @ Kruibeke". Welcome and bar opens at 5PM and Dinner at 6PM. Tickets and reservations via our Chapter Commander Sir Danny Vandenbogaerde (KCR).


• February 4, 2017. 17th Chartering Anniversary in "De Watermeulen @ Kruibeke". Dubbing of new Knights, elevation KOR, exaltation KCR, Rizal program, dinner, dancing. Reservations thru our Chapter Commander Sir Ronny Felix (KCR). Payments : 47€/person. For the full program (click here)



• September 10, 2016. 125 Year Celebration of the printing of El Filibusterismo in Ghent. Welcome at 10 AM. at restaurant De Abt. Reservations via our Chapter Commander Sir Ronny Felix (KCR). Participation 12€ pp, additional dinner 35€. More info (click here).


• June 25, 2015. 118th Independence- Friendship Day Ghent


• June 19, 2015. Rizal's Birthday Celebration, Ghent/Brussels


• June 12, 2016. 118th Independence Day Brussels.


• June 4, 2016. 118th Independence Day Bruges.


• April 23, 2016. Rizal Activity in "De Schuur @ Kruibeke". Welcome and bar opens at 4PM and Dinner at 6PM. Tickets and reservations via our Chapter Commander Sir Ronny Felix (KCR). More info (click here).


• January 30, 2015. 16th Chartering Anniversary in "De Watermeulen @ Kruibeke". Dubbing of new Knights, elevation KOR, exaltation KCR, Rizal program, dinner, dancing. Reservations thru our Chapter Commander Sir Ronny Felix (KCR). Payments : 55€/person. For the full program (click here)



• December 30, 2015. Rizal Day, Philippine Embassy, Brussels. This year we will celebrate the 119th death anniversary and martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and the Centennial Commemoration of the Rizal Monument. December 30, 1896, Dr. Jose Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan. You are kindly invited to a reception that will be held from 6PM on. Thereafter, flower laying ceremony and inspirational speeches will be held. Philippine Embassy, Avenue Molière 297, 1050 Brussels.



• July 21, 2015. Dear Fellow Knights and friends,
  
  If you like to join for the fishing trip, please let us know in advance because we have to order the boat.
  
  Of course those who are not joining the boat trip can also come. There is place for picknicking and opportunity to collect oysters and creases. But also, please let us know whether you will come!
  
  Information and Participation via our Chapter Commander Sir Ronny Felix (KCR).


• June 20, 2015. Philippine Independence Day - Friendshipday Ghent. For the flyer (click here)


• June 19, 2015. Rizal's Birthday Celebration, small ceremony is foreseen in Ghent, Henegouwenstraat and will take place at 2.30pm. The ceremony in Brussels, Philippine Embassy Brussels will start at 5PM.


• June 14, 2015. 117th Independence Day Bruges.


• April 11, 2015. Rizal Activity in "De Schuur @ Kruibeke". Welcome and bar opens at 4PM and Dinner at 7PM. Tickets and reservations via our Chapter Commander Sir Ronny Felix (KCR). More info see newsletter.


• December 30, 2014. Rizal Day, Philippine Embassy, Brussels. This year we will celebrate the 118th death anniversary and martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and the Centennial Commemoration of the Rizal Monument. December 30, 1896, Dr. Jose Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan. You are kindly invited to a reception that will be held from 3PM on. Thereafter, flower laying ceremony and inspirational speeches will be held. Philippine Embassy, Avenue Molière 297, 1050 Brussels.



• August 28 to 31, 2014. Invitation to the Order of the Knights of Rizal 5th European Regional Assembly.
  
  Greetings from Florence!
  
  Dear Sirs and Lady,
  
  On behalf of the Order of the Knights of Rizal here in Europe, We are very pleased to have the honor of inviting you
  and it is a great honor to announce to attend our 5th European Regional Assembly hosted by Knights of Rizal Firenze Chapter
  which will be held on Thursday up to Sunday August 28 - 31, 2014, at the Sant' Apollonia Auditorium, 25/A
  Via San Gallo, Firenze, Italy.
  
  REGISTRATION TO THE ASSEMBLY
  We look forward to your participation and please do not hesitate contacting us should you have any questions or require
  additional information. Please find attached the program and agenda for the assembly, 5th ERA delegates are expected to take
  care of their own travel and for hotel booking accomodation and registration arrangements, please complete the attached
  participation form and send it back or please address all the correspondence to the address below.
  
  In this connection, may we request your good office to provide us of the official list of the delegation and their respective
  passport numbers to help us facilitate some bureaucratic process of the said event for visa, hotel accomodation etc.
  
  This is a great opportunity to meet our brethren around the world but of course 5th ERA are not only occassions for fellowship
  but for strengthening the Order with harmony and closer bonding by which all members of the Knights of Rizal are linked
  together, we enthusiastically welcome you to Florence and Rome with our warm regards.
  
  Non Omnis Moriar!
  
  Yours sincerely,
  
  Carlos Mercado Simbillo, KCR
  KOR Firenze Chapter Commander
  
  Dennis Arcilla Reyes, KOR
  KOR Firenze Deputy Commander
  
  For the "Registration Fee" information (click here)
  For the "Booking Reservation" information (click here)
  For the "Program Opening" (click here)
  For the "Day 2 Program" (click here)
  For the "Day 3 Program" (click here)
  For the "Day 4 Program" (click here)
  
  For the ERA Banner (click here)
  For the ERA Poster (click here)
  
  


• June 22, 2014. 116th Independence Day Bruges. For the flyer (click here)


• June 15, 2014. 116th Independence Day Brussels. For the flyer (click here).


• June 7, 2014. Dear Brother Knights, please find the invitation of our brothers from Aalst, just confirm your presence with our Chapter Commander Sir Paul Verloo (KCR).
  
  "Dear Brother Knights,
  We are inviting you to witness our Induction of new officers and Oath Taking ceremony on June 7, 2014
  at Hertshage 11-19 9300 Aalst , from 6pm to 11pm. The new sets of officers will unite to make our Chapter
  solid and always in action for the sake of Brotherhood.
  There will also be an exhibition of paintings (Rizal Theme) which will be presented by Mr. Ver Cuizon and
  his group.
  Hope to see you all.
  
  Fraternally Yours,
  JImboy Rebong KCR"
  
  


• April 6, 2014. Rizal Activity in "De Schuur @ Kruibeke". Welcome and bar opens at 4PM and Dinner at 7PM. Tickets and reservations via our Chapter Commander Sir Paul Verloo (KCR). More info will follow.


• January 25, 2014. 14th Chartering Anniversary in "De Watermeulen @ Kruibeke". Dubbing of new Knights, elevation KOR, exaltation KCR, Rizal program, dinner, dancing. Reservations thru our Chapter Commander Sir Paul Verloo (KCR). Payments : 60€/person for the aperitif and world buffet including drinks until 11.30PM.


• December 30, 2013. Rizal Day, Philippine Embassy, Brussels. This year we will celebrate the 117th death anniversary and martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and the Centennial Commemoration of the Rizal Monument. December 30, 1896, Dr. Jose Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan. You are kindly invited to a reception that will be held from 4 till 5PM. Thereafter, flower laying ceremony and inspirational speeches will be held. Philippine Embassy, Avenue Molière 297, 1050 Brussels.


• October 19, 2013. Rizal Activity in “De Schuur @ Kruibeke". Welcome and bar opens at 4PM and Dinner at 7PM. Tickets and reservations via our Chapter Commander Sir Paul Verloo (KCR). Payments : 22€/Adult and 12€/Child (6-12 years) - Beverage at democratic prices. Place to be : de Schuur, Broekdam-Noord 47, 9150 Kruibeke. Hope to meet you there.


• June 21, 2013. Knights of Rizal, Belgian Area fund raising. The order of the Knights of Rizal, Belgium cordially invites you to an evening of Music Featuring OPM and International Pop songs in the A Cappella Manila Chorale Arrangement-“Pop-A-Pella”. On their 5th European Goodwill Tour.
  
  On Friday 21, June 2013 at 19hrs, St. Remi Church, Rue Michel Zwaab 5, 1080 Molenbeek-St Jean. For the benefit of our Youth Program-Scholarship for the Elementary School Students and Calamity Victims in the Philippines, and Books for the Rizalian Library.
  
  Entrance Fee: 10 Euro
  
  Join our board members and let's together back up this joyful event for (a) good cause(s).
  
  We are looking forward to seeing many of our knights and please bring your friends too. Tickets can be reserved via
  Chapter Commander Sir Paul Verloo (KCR).


• June 19, 2013. Rizal's Birthday Celebration in the Philippine Embassy Brussels.


• June 16, 2013. Independence Day Brussels.


• May 23, 2013. Sir Reghis Romero II, KGCR, supreme commander, together with Supreme Trustees Sirs Diosdado Santos, KGOR, and Carlos Arnaldo, KGOR, Sir Mark Boado, KR and Lady Judy Savares, President of the Kababaihang Rizalista of Angeles City will arrive in Brussels around noontime. In the afternoon, a courtesy call to the Philippine Embassy and a sightseeing tour in Brussels is planned.
  
  May 24, 2013. Small ceremonies, including flower offerings, first at the marker in Brussels, later similar activities at the marker in Ghent. Sightseeing in Ghent, perhaps also short visit to Bruges. 18:30: Assembly with ceremonies, probably in Mariott Courtyard Hotel in Elsene. Participation fee, approx. 55 euro. Dress code: Barong Rizal for the official parts. Reservation for the evening is a must. Partners also welcome.
  
  Read here our Chapter Commander's speech. "Rizal in the Modern World".
  
  May 25, 2013. Diamond Chapter will organize a full day visit to Antwerp, including lunch and diner.
  
  May 26, 2013. The company will travel to Paris.
  
  For more information or participation please contact our Chapter Commander Sir Paul Verloo (KCR).
  
  
• April 13, 2013. Dr. Rizal Garden Party. Fund raising party. Starts at 4PM. In the garden of Sir Peter De Bruyn and his wife Lady Lieve. Aperitief, cold and warm spring buffet and deserts. Small Quiz. Participation fee 25€. For reservation, payment and more information contact our Chapter Commander Sir Paul Verloo (KCR).


• February 22, 2013 to February 25, 2013. We celebrate the 19th International Assembly and Conference in an atmosphere of centenary anniversaries: The hundredth commemoration of the state burial of Jose Rizal at Luneta recently re-enacted; the 102nd anniversary of Doña Teodora Alonzo who died the year before her son’s official burial; the 102nd anniversary of the Order of the Knights of Rizal; the sesquicentennial birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio and next year, the sesquicentennial birth anniversary of Maximo Viola, the close friend of Rizal who helped him publish his first novel, the Noli Me Tangere. (read more)


• Our Supreme Headquarters published issue 24 of the Rizal Bulletin. (read more)


• January 26, 2013. 13th Chartering Anniversary in "De Watermeulen @ Kruibeke". Dubbing of new Knights, elevation KOR, exaltation KCR, Rizal program, dinner, dancing.


• December 30, 2012. Rizal Day, Philippine Embassy, Brussels. Our Chapter Commander Sir Paul Verloo gave an amazing speech. (read more).


• October 27, 2012.Rizal Activity in “De Schuur @ Kruibeke". Quiz Questions and Answers ! (read more)


• June 19, 2012. Birthday of Rizal, Philippine Embassy, Brussels. Photo report available. (read more)


• June 17, 2012. Philippines Independence Day in Bruges (Belfort). Photo report available. (read more)


• June 16, 2012. Dr. José Rizal Travelling Museum in Philippine Embassy, Brussels. Philippine designer John C. Ablaza displays the reproductions of Dr. José Rizals clothing. This event hosts also the worldwide premiere of the movie "José Rizal, First Hero". M. Ablaza is accompanied by Giovani Vicente, playing the role of Dr. José Rizal, M. Jourdan Sebastian, the director and miss Frances Espinosa. Photo report available. (read more)


• June 10, 2012. Philippines Independence Day in Brussels. Photo report available. (read more)


• March 31, 2012. Our yearly Rizal activity followed by a BBQ in "De Schuur @ Kruibeke".


• June, 2011. The 100th. Birthday of Mr. Ernst Blumentritt (June 8, 1911). - By Sir Lucien Spittael, KGOR - Mr. Ernst Blumentritt is the only living grandson of Dr. Jose Rizal's most important and special European friend, Ferdinand Blumentritt. Rizal usually addressed him as "mein Bruder" (my Brother) in their correspondence. (read more)


• June 19, 2011. - By Sir Dominiek Segaert, KGOR - It started as a very sunny day even the weather was predicted as cloudy and rainy. But on the contrary, the Area Council Knights of Rizal of Belgium, had all the luck on its side for celebrating a whole day the commemoration of the 150th birthday of the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. (read more)


• June 12, 2011. Philippine Independence Day Celebrations in Brussels, Brugge & Torhout.


• On April 30, 2011 our yearly Rizal quiz has taken place in "De Schuur @ Kruibeke". (read more)


• February 28, 2011. 2011 International Assembly and Conference on Rizal. Reflections and Looking Forward. About two weeks before the 2011 International Assembly and Conference on Rizal (the Assembly), the Organizing Committee under the Over-all Chairmanship of Sir Roger Quiambao, KGCR, was quite worried. (read more)


• July 3, 2010 Sir Dominiek Segaert, Chapter Commander of the KOR Diamond Chapter (Antwerp) and Area Commander Belgium, was confirmed to Knight Grand Officer of Rizal at a solemn ceremony at the International Headquarters of KOR in Manila attended by the Supreme Council officers and the Council of Elders. (read more)


• On June 19, 2010 the Belgian Council of the Knights of Rizal organised for the very first time in history the performance of the touching musical-play "Calamba Joe", the life of the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. (read more)


• On Nov. 27, 2009 the Knights of Rizal Diamond Chapter (10 years on Sat. Jan. 23, 2010) hosted after a board meeting at the Honorary Consulate General in Antwerp Sir Evangelio, KGOR and Sir Vomberg, KCR from Cebu about the plan to bring in cooperation and organisation with all Knights of Rizal Chapters Belgium and Kababaihang Rizalista Belgium the stage play and musical "Calamba Joe" to Belgium and Europe in general. (read more)