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 on Monday, June 12, 2023.

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

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