About the Knights of Rizal

The Knights of Rizal is an Order of Chivalry from the Philippines, created to honor and uphold the ideals of Philippine national hero José Rizal. The civic organisation of the “Order of the Knights of Rizal” was established in 1911 by Colonel Antonio C. Torres, who later served as the first Filipino chief of police of Manila. The Order was granted a legislative charter by President Elpidio Quirino as a non-sectarian, non-partisan, civic, patriotic, and cultural organization under Republic Act 646 on June 14, 1951. Although not a state order, it is the one order of knighthood in the Philippines officially recognized and endorsed by an official act of the national government, and its awards and titles are recognized by the Honors code of the Philippines as official awards of the Republic. The Order is often worn by members of the Philippine government and diplomatic corps. The insignia of the Order of the Knights of Rizal is ranked seventh in the Order of Wear pursuant to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Honors Code of the Philippines. Since its founding, the Order has grown to more than 25,000 members belonging to 131 active chapters in the Philippines and 61 active chapters around the world. Its international headquarters is located on Bonifacio Drive in Port Area, Manila.

Supreme Council

As set forth by Philippine Republic Act 646, the general administration and direction of the affairs of the Order is in the hands of a Supreme Council (Board of Directors) of nine members including the Supreme Commander, Deputy Supreme Commander, Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Pursuivant, Supreme Exchequer, Supreme Archivist, Supreme Auditor, Deputy Supreme Pursuivant and Deputy Supreme Exchequer. The Supreme Council Trustees serve the Supreme Council for two (2) years, with maximum of two (2) re-elections as stated in the Amended By-Laws.

The present Supreme Commander of the Knights of Rizal is Sir Gerardo “Gerry” V. Calderon, KGCR, also the Vice Mayor of the town of Angono, Rizal; with Sir Raymundo “Munding” A. del Rosario, KGOR, also Vice Mayor of Tanza, Cavite as his Deputy Supreme Commander, Sir Armando Cazzola, KGOR, Sir Emmanuel F. Calairo, KGOR, Sir Frisco S. San Juan, Jr, KGOR, Sir Danilo C. Peralta, KGOR, Sir Ferdinand G. Suba, KGCR, Sir Meliton B. Garraton, KGCR, and Sir Rodel C. Abellana, KGOR.

Meet Our Dedicated Chapter Officers

Leading with Honor and Commitment

Sir Gabriel John Rimando, KCR, serves as the Chapter Commander of the

Sir Michael P. Canlas, KR

Deputy Chapter Commander

Sir Michael P. Canlas, KR, serves as the Deputy Chapter Commander of

Sir Mark Loui T. Santos, KR

Chapter Chancellor

Sir Mark Loui T. Santos, KR, serves as the esteemed Chancellor of

Sir Jonifer M. Laza, KOR

Chapter Pursuivant

Sir Jonifer M. Laza, KOR, serves as the Chapter Pursuivant of the

Sir Delon S. Girasol, KOR

Chapter Exchequer

Sir Delon S. Girasol, KOR, serves as the Chapter Exchequer of the

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