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As the Philippines marks its 126th Independence Day, senators shared warm messages reflecting on the nation’s storied past and the ongoing challenges it faces. Most of them could not help but make a reference on the rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea .Senate President Francis Escudero took to social media to greet Filipinos on this holiday with a message of hope and unity. Reflecting on this year’s theme, “Freedom. The Future.
In his message delivered in Tagalog, Estrada stressed that the true spirt of freedom is best expressed in our readiness to fight for our sovereignty whenever it is challenged. Villanueva praised the unity of Filipinos despite these challenges, saying, “Our love for our country is very much alive.” He also emphasized the broader struggle for freedom from joblessness, hunger, poverty, and loss of hope.Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros made an impassioned plea for Filipinos to unite and rise up to protect our national interests, noting that “our freedom is being tested,” considering the relentless expansionist claims of China in the WPS.
She encouraged the public to keep fighting for our territorial rights and resist any attempt of stealing natural resources from areas within our exclusive economic zone. Hontiveros also reiterated that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations remains a threat to national security.
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