UNITED States Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the "longstanding" alliance between Washington and Manila as he wished the Philippines a joyous Independence Day celebration.

The United Kingdom, Japan, China, France, and Canada, through their embassies in Manila, also joined Filipinos on Monday in celebrating the Philippines' 125th Independence Day.

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