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Bongbong Marcos on PH-American Friendship Day: ‘Let us continue to stand together’

By: - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ
/ 08:32 PM July 04, 2023

On Philippine-American Friendship Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. celebrated the “deep connection” that the two countries shared. 

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes a stroll with US President Joe Biden at the White House. (File photo from the President Communications Office)

MANILA, Philippines — On Philippine-American Friendship Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. celebrated the “deep connection” that the two countries shared.

According to the Official Gazette, Philippine-American Friendship Day, also known as “Republic Day,” stemmed from the United States’ recognition of the Philippines’ independence.

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“As allies, let us continue to stand together, embracing the values of democracy, freedom, and equality, forging a path towards a more prosperous and inclusive future for all,” Marcos said in a Facebook post.

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The US has previously reiterated its ironclad commitment to Philippine defense amid territorial conflicts with China in the West Philippine Sea.

”On this joyous occasion of Philippine-American Friendship Day, we commemorate the deep connection between our nations, built on the foundation of trust and collaboration,” said Marcos.

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