On the occasion of the 127th anniversary of the birth of the Filipino nation, Philippines Ambassador Anne Jalando-on Louis has the following message:
“The Philippines celebrates the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of its Independence on June 12.
“The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Kalayaan (Independence), Kinabukasan (Future), Kasaysayan (History)’, which reminds us of how the freedom valiantly fought for by Filipinos who came before us has shaped our nation’s history and continues to shape its future .