Manila: King Mohammed VI of Morocco expressed his well-wishes to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in celebration of the Philippines' 127th Independence Day. He highlighted the ongoing development of Philippine-Morocco relations and expressed optimism for future cooperation.
According to Philippines News Agency, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio also extended his congratulations, emphasizing the historical ties between the US and the Philippines, particularly noting the 80th anniversary of their shared sacrifices during World War II. Rubio underscored the importance of recent security and energy collaborations and reaffirmed the US commitment to upholding international law in the South China Sea under the Mutual Defense Treaty.
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong conveyed her greetings via social media, recognizing the close partnership between Australia and the Philippines in pursuit of regional stability and prosperity. Additionally, embassies from Japan, New Zealand, Canada, Norway, and Denmark offered their felicitations in separate statements. The Japanese Embassy in Manila reiterated its commitment to shared democratic values and a peaceful future in cooperation with the Philippines.