RIZAL @150: HALIGI NG BAYAN

The Social Security System (SSS) has opened a historical exhibit on the life of Jose Rizal at the SSS Museum and Library at the basement of the SSS headquarters in Diliman, Quezon City to commemorate the national hero’s 150th birth anniversary on June 19. The exhibit, which carries the theme “Rizal @ 150: Haligi ng Bayan,” is open to members and the general public on Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until August 12. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio De Quiros, Jr. (3rd from left) and National Historical Commission of the Philippines Architect Wilkie Delumen (2nd from right) cut the ribbon during ceremonies on June 8. Also present were (from left) SSS Vice President for Public Affairs and Special Events Marissu Bugante, Philippine Information Agency Staff Director Betty Lou Peñera, Department of Social Welfare and Development Director Prescila Villa, Social Security Commission member Ibarra Malonzo (right) and Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares(inset) RAFFY RICO/CATHY CRUZ