{"id":257867,"date":"2020-06-12T07:15:53","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T11:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=257867"},"modified":"2020-06-12T07:15:53","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T11:15:53","slug":"prrd-thanks-japanese-emperor-for-independence-day-greetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/06\/12\/prrd-thanks-japanese-emperor-for-independence-day-greetings\/","title":{"rendered":"PRRD thanks Japanese Emperor for Independence Day greetings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte updates the nation on the government’s efforts in addressing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Malago Clubhouse in Malaca\u00f1ang on March 30, 2020. KING RODRIGUEZ\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 President Rodrigo Duterte was grateful that Japanese Emperor Naruhito extended his \u201cwarm greetings and good wishes\u201d to the Philippines as it observes the 122nd anniversary of its independence from Spain, Malaca\u00f1ang said on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Rodrigo Roa Duterte was profoundly honored to receive, on behalf of the Filipino people, the warm greetings and good wishes of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the occasion of the 122nd anniversary of the Philippines’ Independence,\u201d it said in a press statement.<\/p>\n

Filipinos annually celebrate Independence Day every June 12, which is declared a regular holiday.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme for Independence Day is \u201cKalayaan 2020: Tungo sa Bansang Malaya, Nagbabayanihan at Ligtas (Freedom 2020: Towards a Free, United, and Safe Nation).\u201d<\/p>\n

On June 12,1898, the country\u2019s first president, Emilio Aguinaldo, proclaimed the Philippines\u2019 independence from the Spanish colonial rule in Kawit, Cavite.<\/p>\n

Aguinaldo\u2019s proclamation of independence made the Philippines as Asia\u2019s first free and united nation from the clout of Western powers.<\/p>\n

The Palace said the Emperor’s message \u201cechoes the beautiful harmony and goodwill heralded by his ascension to the throne last year, and is deeply appreciated by the nation.”<\/p>\n

The Philippines, it said, values its \u201cspecial ties\u201d with Japan.<\/p>\n

Malaca\u00f1ang added that the Philippines is committed to further advancing the bilateral strategic partnership with Japan which both sides have ushered into its \u201cgolden age.\u201d<\/p>\n

Japan has been consistently among the Philippines\u2019 major trading partners and biggest export markets and import sources.<\/p>\n

It has also been the largest Official Development Assistance donor of the Philippines by contributing to infrastructure development, including the Japan-backed Metro Manila subway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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