Reception held at the Philippine Embassy in Damascus on the occasion of the 124th Anniversary of Philippine Independence

Damascus, Jun.13, (ST)- The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Damascus organized a reception on the occasion of the 124th anniversary of the country’s independence day, at the Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus.

Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus Vida Soraya Verzosa explained in a speech during the ceremony the importance of Independence Day, which was hard-won with the blood of martyrs during hundreds of years of fighting colonialism, noting that it is an essential part of Filipino culture.

Verzosa affirmed her country’s desire and keenness to implement the agreements signed with Syria for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries, noting that the Philippines is keen to provide opportunities for economic growth and that the new President Ferdinand Marcos is interested in economic development and talks to strengthen economic relations between the two countries.

For his part, the Honorary Consul of the Philippines in Aleppo, Waseem Nanaa, pointed out that the peoples of the two countries enjoy the same values of life, peace, justice and hospitality, expressing his aspiration to enhance bilateral economic, cultural and tourism cooperation efforts.

In a statement on the sidelines of the ceremony, the Special Adviser to the Presidency of the Republic, Dr. Buthaina Shaaban, stressed the importance and depth of friendship between the two countries and their peoples, as the Philippines stood by Syria in a clear stance against terrorism.

K.Q.