Filipinos received a congratulatory message for Independence Day from the United States, where Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reassured them of the US' commitment as "long-time friends and partners."
In her statement for the Philippines' National Day, Clinton said the Philippines and the US continue to work on many new fronts, after a long history of standing together to defend liberal democratic values.
"On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of the Philippines on the 113th anniversary of your declaration of independence this June 12," she said in her statement posted on the US Embassy in Manila's website.
"The United States and the Philippines are long-standing friends and partners. We stood together during World War II to defend liberal democratic values. Today, we are working together on many new fronts. Whether we are working to find ways to catalyze economic growth, helping victims of natural disasters, combating extremism, or calling for greater protection of human rights, our two countries share a vision of a better world," she added.
She said the US supports the Philippine government’s commitment to fight corruption, promote judicial reform, reduce poverty, and create opportunities for its people.
Both countries are "cooperating in new ways on everything" from the Partnership for Growth joint effort to boost prosperity in the Philippines, to the Open Government Partnership initiative to improve governance and transparency around the globe, she added.
"Together through our Millennium Challenge Corporation compact we are working to reduce poverty through economic growth. The Philippines is a committed partner on so many issues," she said.
"Please accept my sincere thanks for your friendship and best wishes for your continued success and prosperity on this special day," she added.
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PHL takes spotlight in Portuguese museum
As it marks its 113rd Independence Day on June 12, the Philippines takes the spotlight at the Museu do Oriente, Portugal's principal museum for Asian art and culture.
The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon said the Portuguese museum made June a "Festa das Filipinas" to mark the Philippine occasion.
"It is the first collaboration between the Embassy and the Fundação Oriente, under whose aegis the Museu do Oriente operates," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
The "Festa das Filipinas" at the Museu do Oriente has a painting exhibition and workshops on ethnic traditions, indigenous shells, the yo-yo and traditional costumes.
On June 3, an exhibition by Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor was inaugurated with a "vernissage" hosted by the Embassy. At a vernissage," invited people can view paintings before they go on show to the public.
The vernissage was organized by Ambassador Teresita Barsana and by the Fundação Oriente led by its president Carlos Monjardino.
The attendees included members of the diplomatic corps, Portuguese Foreign Ministry officials including the Chief of Protocol José Serrano and representatives of the art community in Lisbon.
Former Labor Secretary Marianito Roque, who was in Lisbon as a resource speaker at a migration conference organized by the Migration Policy Institute, was also present.
Among the other month-long activities is a workshop on Philippine gastronomy to be conducted by Filipino chef René Sandoval.
"The Museu do Oriente promotes the Philippines as an exotic country and a bridge between the east and the west, blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, rich history and hospitable people and offers never-ending attractions for the traveler´s next visit to Asia," the DFA said.
The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon said the Portuguese museum made June a "Festa das Filipinas" to mark the Philippine occasion.
"It is the first collaboration between the Embassy and the Fundação Oriente, under whose aegis the Museu do Oriente operates," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
The "Festa das Filipinas" at the Museu do Oriente has a painting exhibition and workshops on ethnic traditions, indigenous shells, the yo-yo and traditional costumes.
On June 3, an exhibition by Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor was inaugurated with a "vernissage" hosted by the Embassy. At a vernissage," invited people can view paintings before they go on show to the public.
The vernissage was organized by Ambassador Teresita Barsana and by the Fundação Oriente led by its president Carlos Monjardino.
The attendees included members of the diplomatic corps, Portuguese Foreign Ministry officials including the Chief of Protocol José Serrano and representatives of the art community in Lisbon.
Former Labor Secretary Marianito Roque, who was in Lisbon as a resource speaker at a migration conference organized by the Migration Policy Institute, was also present.
Among the other month-long activities is a workshop on Philippine gastronomy to be conducted by Filipino chef René Sandoval.
"The Museu do Oriente promotes the Philippines as an exotic country and a bridge between the east and the west, blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, rich history and hospitable people and offers never-ending attractions for the traveler´s next visit to Asia," the DFA said.
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