The signed copies of the Jose Rizal Manga are on display at the Sentro Rizal Library. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy in Tokyo) MANILA - The Philippine Embassy in Japan has unveiled a special addition to its Sentro Rizal Library just in time for the 125th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal's martyrdom copies of the first manga centered on the national hero's life, work, and values. The English and Filipino versions of the manga entitled, "Jose Rizal, The Filipino Hero's Life Illustrated," which bear the signatures of the writer Takahiro Matsui and artist Ryo Konno, were officially turned over to the Sentro Rizal Library of the Embassy last December 27. "Dr. Rizal's life, work, and values should be shared with generations of young Filipino and Japanese students alike. As a teacher before joining the diplomatic service, I know for a fact that asking students to remember dates, names and events is not sufficient," Philippine Embassy in Japan Charge d&
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