Confucius Monument (Manila)

 statue, monument

Location: Chinese Garden, Central Section, Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines

There are 2 markers on this monument.
1) A. Inscription on the first marker located in front of the monument facing the statue:
Confucius (Kung Tzu)

Confucius is considered through the ages as one of the world’s greatest teachers.
He was born on September 28, 551 B.C. in the Spring and Autumn period in Qufu City, China, and he died 479 B.C.

Confucius devoted his whole life teaching good governance, the cultivation of virtue, correctness of social relationships, family values, hard work, discipline, justice, integrity, the sacrifice of self, interest for the community welfare and national interest.

We the officers and members of the Anvil Business Club, and on behalf of all students & learners, humbly donate this monument to honor all Teachers and Mentors, for their devotion to the noblest of all professions, to pay homage to Confucius, and to inspire all to live with “Virtue” and in harmony with the “Will of Heaven.”

Dedicated on the First Day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, 26 January 2009 in the Gregorian calendar, Chinese Garden, Rizal Park, Manila City, The Philippines

(Chinese version)
Anvil Business Club, Inc.

2) Inscription on the marker located at the back of the monument:
Confucius Monument
A project of the Anvil Business Club

The Confucius Monument here in the Chinese Garden of Rizal Park, Manila, the Philippines was inaugurated at 9:00 am on the First Day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, January 26, 2009 under the leadership of and due to the tireless efforts of young Filipino Chinese entrepreneurs led by Anvil Business Club President Eduardo Cobankiat.
The project to honor the greatest Asian teacher Confucius and all teachers was first suggested in 2005 by then Anvil Business Club President Wilson Lee Flores, but the organization had difficulty finding a suitable site. Thanks to the support of Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, this project was completed and inaugurated here with guests of honor former President Fidel V. Ramos, Singaporean Ambassador A. Selverajan, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, former Manila Mayor Mel Lopez, Congresswoman Risa Hontiveros and others.

Anvil Business Club Council of Regents (Donors)
(first column from left)
Michael C. Chenglay
Bernard C. Go
Jeffrey T. Ng
(2nd column)
Wilfred T. Co
Ronald Alan D. Ko
George T. Siy
(3rd column)
Wilson Lee Flores
Peter S. Mangasing
Michael G. Tan

Anvil Business Club Board of Directors (Donors)
(first column from left)
Eduardo L. Cobankiat
Kenneth W. Hung
Barnaby L. Chong
Robert Marie C. Sy
(2nd column)
Daniel L.K. Ching
Warren S. So
Henry C. Ong
Stefani Tong Wai Mun
(3rd column)
Roy C. Chua
Victor N. Tan
Jovenson L. Ong
William A. Villanueva
(Anvil Business Club in Chinese logo)
(Anvil Business Club in Chinese inscription)