The Chancery Annex complimented and organized Filipino food for invited Filipino community leaders – particularly organizations linked with medical and economic front liners, those interconnected and supporting the vaccine-related initiatives of the Embassy, and those that continued to show strong support for the Filipino diaspora in the United States.
Romualdez continued, “There is absolutely no doubt that the great cornerstone of this relationship is our people-to- people ties that have grown deeper over the years, underpinned by the shared history and experiences that make our friendship unique and special-the reason why we have been able to navigate and overcome the challenges that have occasionally tested this priceless relationship.”
Representative Bobby Scott graced the event and stated in his remarks, “This Independence Day, we recognize the long successful history of the Philippines and the fight for democracy and freedom. Also, as a reminder of the work that we need to do to continue to protect and promote democracy around the world.