FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Historic Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy Sculpture Project Launched in Daly City, the Filipino Capital of the United States
Daly City, CA — The Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy International Foundation proudly announces a historic milestone in honoring Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal with the creation of the Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy Sculpture in Daly City, widely recognized as the Filipino Capital of the United States.
On November 10, the City of Daly City officially passed a resolution, sponsored by Mayor Rod Daus-Magbual and Councilmember Juslyn Manalo designating Serramonte Library at Gellert Park as the permanent site of the Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy Sculpture. This landmark resolution marks a significant moment for the Filipino American community, affirming Daly City’s deep cultural ties to Philippine history and heritage.
This legacy project is part of the Dr. Jose Rizal monument movement with the 6 ft bronze sculpture of Dr. Jose Rizal sculpted by Filipino artists Elaine Bordeaux and Fritz Silorio, whose collaborative work reflects excellence in public art, historical storytelling, and cultural preservation. The sculpture will stand as a symbol of Rizal’s ideals—freedom, education, courage, and national dignity—and as a lasting tribute to the contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.
The Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy International Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the life, works, and values of Dr. Jose Rizal, is leading this initiative in collaboration with the City of Daly, Philippine Bayanihan Resource Center (PBRC), Pasig South San Francisco Sister Cities, Kapwa Kultura Center, Las Damas de Rizal and other Filipino American organizations.
Mrs. Polly Cortez, incoming President of the Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy International Foundation warmly invites the public, community leaders, educators, youth, and cultural organizations to attend the Kick-Off Ceremony for the Daly City Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy Sculpture Project:
Kick-Off Ceremony
Date: December 29
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Venue: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Consulate General, San Francisco
The Kick-Off Ceremony will formally launch the project, present the vision and design concept of the monument, and celebrate unity and bayanihan within the Filipino American community.
“This project is more than a monument—it is a declaration of identity, pride, and shared values,”said Cortez. “By honoring Dr. Jose Rizal in Daly City, we honor the past, inspire the present, and empower future generations.”
Further details about the sculpture, community participation, and upcoming milestones will be announced in the coming months.
For media inquiries and partnership opportunities:
Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy International Foundation
Email: eb@ebordlaw.com
