[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING PHILIPPINES INDEPENDENCE DAY

  (Mr. MOYLAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to commemorate 
the 127th anniversary of Philippine's independence and to honor the 
remarkable resilience and spirit of the Filipino people.
  On June 12, 1898, the Philippines declared independence, breaking 
free from centuries of colonial rule. Like Guam, the Philippines 
displayed extraordinary strength and unity during World War II under 
occupation.
  The Filipino community has long been a cornerstone of our island. 
They are educators, healthcare professionals, businessowners, and 
servicemembers. More importantly, they are our neighbors, friends, and 
family.
  Mr. Speaker, Philippine independence celebrates not just the past but 
the people who continue to carry its legacy of freedom, unity, and 
cultural pride forward.
  That is why today I introduced a resolution with Representative  
Bobby Scott to officially recognize June 12, 2025, as this year's 
observance of Philippines Independence Day.
  I thank the Filipino community in Guam, across our Nation, and around 
the world for your countless contributions and lasting impact.
  ``Hoorah to the Philippines''; ``Mabuhay Pilipinas.''
  Happy Philippines Independence Day.

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