On this day, 125 years ago, the Philippines embarked on a new chapter in its illustrious history by proclaiming its independence from centuries of colonial rule.
With the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency three years after the outbreak of the virus, there has been a marked and rapid increase in the number of people wanting to make up for time and experiences lost to the pandemic.
Today, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Filipinos on the joyous occasion of the 125th Independence Day.