AS the country marks its 123rd Independence Day on Saturday, Malacañang expressed optimism that the Philippines would become "victorious" in its battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar enjoined his fellow Filipinos to value the "firm foundations" set by the country's forefathers as "we collectively rise and recover from the challenges and difficulties it has brought to our nation."

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