MANILA, Dec. 4 -- The Philippine Embassy in Canada has joined the inauguration of the Dr. Jose Rizal Reading Room at the Airdrie Public Library, a cultural initiative that highlights the life and legacy of the national hero for Filipino and Canadian communities in Alberta.

In a statement on Thursday, the Embassy said Ambassador Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga led the opening ceremony on Nov. 27, following a wreath-laying activity at the Rizal Monument in Airdrie Park.

The project was spearheaded by the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Airdrie Chapter, in cooperation with community partners and donors.

Local officials, including Airdrie Mayor Heather Spearman, representatives of the Filipino community, and officers and members of the KOR attended the tw...