Kababaihang Rizalista Inc Canberra Chapter

01/01/2026

30 December 2025: Kababaihang Rizalista Inc Canberra Chapter participated at the commemorative ceremony of the 129th Anniversary of the martyrdom of the Philippine national hero Dr Jose Rizal. The event was hosted by the Philippine Embassy in Canberra.

Jose Rizal’s life and writings remain a powerful moral mirror for the Philippines today, especially in the face of persistent corruption.

Rizal’s Core Values include:
Love of country (Patriotism)
Rizal believed that true love of country meant serving the people with integrity, not exploiting them for personal gain. His nationalism was rooted in dignity, justice, and responsibility.

Moral integrity and honesty
In Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, Rizal exposed corruption, abuse of power, and hypocrisy—particularly among officials who used authority for self-interest. He believed moral decay was as dangerous as foreign oppression.

Rizal’s Enduring Legacy
Rizal’s ex*****on awakened the Filipino conscience. His legacy is not just heroism, but a challenge:
• To the citizens: Be vigilant, informed, and morally courageous. Silence in the face of corruption is complicity.
• To the leaders: Serve with integrity, transparency, and humility. Power must uplift, not enrich.
• To government institutions: Uphold justice and accountability without fear or favour.

Relevance Today
If Rizal were alive today, he would likely ask not only who is corrupt, but why society tolerates corruption. He would remind Filipinos that national freedom is meaningless without moral freedom, and that the nation’s greatest enemy is not external—but internal decay.

18/12/2025

17 December 2025: Joint Christmas Party of Kababaihang Rizalista Inc Canberra Chapter (KRI) and the Executive Committee of the Philippine-Australian Association of the ACT & Monaro Region (PAA) at Ping-Ping Thai in Kambah.

This small and intimate Christmas party is a celebration of the excellent teamwork during the year. It’s a time to pause from busy routines, express gratitude and appreciation for the dedication & commitment that each one gave during the year. It’s a time to celebrate friendships and embrace the spirit of generosity, hope, and joy that defines the Christmas season.

18/12/2025

16 December 2025: Second Simbang Gabi jointly sponsored by the Philippine-Australian Association of the ACT & Monaro Region (PAA) and Kababaihang Rizalista Inc Canberra Chapter (KRI) at St Peter Chanel’s Church in Yarralumla.

Simbang Gabi is a cherished Filipino Catholic tradition held in the days leading up to Christmas consisting of nine consecutive Masses from 15 to 23 December, honouring the Virgin Mary and preparing the faithful spiritually for the birth of Jesus Christ.

Beyond worship, Simbang Gabi is also a deeply cultural & communal celebration. The Mass is traditionally followed by salu-salo (get-together) to enjoy some Filipino treats.

Today, Simbang Gabi is celebrated not only in the Philippines but also in Filipino communities around the world, like Australia, serving as a powerful expression of faith, heritage and unity among Filipinos living abroad.

11/12/2025

Please join us for this very important Filipino cultural Catholic tradition from the15th to the 23rd of December at St. Peter Chanel Yarralumla. The Kababaihang Rizalista Inc. (KRI) and the Philippine-Australian Association (PAA) will jointly sponsor the Mass on 16 December Tuesday 7 pm. See you there!

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𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐈 𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐀!

✨️ 𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟗-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢 (𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬). 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

🎄𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟓 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥, 𝐘𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐥𝐚.

🙏 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭.

🌟 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞.

15/11/2025

15 November 2025: KRI Canberra Chapter had its 11th Rizal Study Session led by Lady Aggie Symons and Lady Cristina Zierholz. They discussed the relevance of Dr Jose Rizal in current times. They also discussed how the Philippine educational system continues to teach the values and principles of Dr Jose Rizal.

During the group’s discussion, the predominant theme was the scandalous corruption going on in the Philippines involving billions of pesos that go to the pockets of politicians and government officials — practices that completely subvert the values and principles advocated by Rizal himself.

07/11/2025

A change of guard… On 12 June 2025, a new set of officers of KRI Canberra Chapter was elected.

President: Lady Evanor Palac-McMiken
Vice President: Lady Emy Liwag
Secretary: Lady Cecilia Flores
Assistant Secretary: Lady Norleen Manzano
Treasurer: Lady Cristina Zierholz
Assistant Treasurer: Lady Joann Alvendia
Public Relations Officer: Lady Volet Carolan
Auditor: Lady Agape Wallace
Board Director: Lady Marlene Agmata Tucker

On 14 June 2025, the Philippine Ambassador His Excellency Antonio Morales officiated the induction of the new KRI Canberra officers, to coincide with the celebration of the 127th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence and the 164th birth anniversary of the Philippine national hero Dr Jose Rizal.

The KRI Canberra Chapter constitution & by-laws provide for a term of 3 years for an officer and prohibit the re-election of an officer for the same position for a second consecutive term. The constitution provides for an effective transition of leadership every 3 years, recognizing that a rotation of leadership is necessary to generate innovation and fresh ideas.

27/10/2025

It's nearly that time of the year again!!!

25/09/2025

Dear KRI ladies, we are ALL invited to the FCCACT Special General Meeting this coming SATURDAY 27 September 2025, 2-4 pm to discuss the proposed amendments to the FCCACT Constitution.