Charter of the Knights of Rizal Corporation

Study, inculcate, and propagate the teachings of Dr. Jose Rizal among all Filipinos.
Encourage citizens to emulate Rizal’s examples and teachings.
Promote patriotism and Rizalian chivalry among members.
Develop unity among Filipinos in revering Rizal’s memory.
Organize programs commemorating Rizal’s birth and martyrdom.

Perpetual succession with capacity to sue and be sued.
Authority to hold real and personal property necessary for corporate purposes.
Power to solicit and receive contributions including gifts, devises, or bequests.
Authority to adopt and alter a corporate seal.
Conduct its affairs in Manila and other locations.
Power to make and adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations consistent with Philippine laws.
Existing bylaws remain in force until amended or repealed if not inconsistent with the Act.

Open to persons of legal age with good moral character and reputation sympathetic to the corporation’s purposes.
Membership admission requires unanimous approval of the Supreme Council.
Applications must be in writing and endorsed by at least two active members.

Managed by a Supreme Council (Board of Directors) consisting of nine members.
The Supreme Council has full powers to conduct all corporate affairs and functions.

Groups of five or more persons of legal age residing outside Manila may form local chapters.
Formation requires approval of a written petition by the Supreme Council.
Chapters are tasked with promoting and carrying out the corporation’s purposes locally.

Donations or contributions from government entities or other sources must be used solely to promote the corporation’s objectives.
Oversight of expenditures lies with the Supreme Council.

It is unlawful to falsely represent oneself as a member or agent of the Knights of Rizal.
Violators face imprisonment for up to six months, a fine not exceeding five hundred pesos, or both, at the court’s discretion.