KOR – Firenze Chapter mobilizes Volunteer Corps for the ‘Clean Empoli’ Cleaning Drive Project
A morning dedicated to civic engagement towards the city and environmental protection. Today, Sunday, November 26, 2023, the initiative ‘Clean Empoli’ was carried out by volunteers from the Filipino community. The initiative is part of the program of events ‘An…
Knights of Rizal Celebrate Philippine Independence Day
On 26 June 2022, the Filipino community of Tuscany, led by the Order of the Knights of Rizal – Firenze Chapter celebrated the 124th Philippine Independence Day in Empoli, Tuscany, Italy with Empoli Mayor Brenda Barnini, City Council President Alessio…
Chapter attends KOR Modena and Milan Anniversary Celebrations
On Saturday, 3 April 2022, a delegation of the Knights of Rizal – Florence Chapter attended the celebrations for the 10th Anniversary of the Modena Chapter and the 3rd Anniversary of the Milan Chapter in Modena, Italy. The delegation was…
Reception Organised to Celebrate First Filipino Winner of the Florence Biennale
Representatives of the Knights of Rizal – Florence Chapter were present at a reception organised by the Philippine Honorary Consul General Sir Fabio Fanfani, KGOR to celebrate the first Filipino winner of the XIII Florence Biennale, Michael Garcia Villagante. Villagante’s…
Chapter Participates in Historic KoR Supreme Council Elections
The Order of the Knights of Rizal – Florence Chapter pledges its support for the upcoming elections by nominating three official voters from its chapter to take part in the Supreme Council Elections of the order. Sir Dennis Reyes, Chapter…
KOR Florence Attends New Honourary Consulate General Re-Opening
The Knights of Rizal – Florence Chapter was present during the reopening of the Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Florence upon the invitation of the consulate. The reopening also coincides with the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day. Present were…
Members Recognised During 123rd Independence Day Celebrations
The 123rd Philippine Independence Day was commemorated by the Knights of Rizal – Firenze Chapter with a simple outdoor flag ceremony, wreath-laying and awarding ceremony at the Cantina Melini in Gaggiano, Siena in Tuscany. In recognition of the numerous activities…
Knights of Rizal – Firenze Chapter Secures Status as Italian Legal Entity
After a long process and several years of activity in Tuscany, the Knights of Rizal – Firenze Chapter has been registered as a legal entity in Italy as a non-profit organisation (ONLUS). The chapter is registered with the Italian tax…
Philippines recognizes Italian translator for translating Rizal’s complete works
A ceremony was held on 9 September at the Hotel Athena in Siena, Tuscany Italy to recognize and award Italian translator and author Prof. Dott. Vasco Caini for having produced eight books translating the complete set of works of Philippine…
