'Value our heritage,' President BBM's Independence Day message

'That is why we must value our heritage by striving for excellence in preserving our rights and freedoms, ensuring that they are used solely for the improvement and protection of our citizenry,' said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence.

This year's theme, 'Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan', with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asking Filipinos to 'our heritage by striving for excellence in preserving our rights and freedoms.' Credit: Presidential Communications Office / Malacanang Palace

Key Points

• This year's theme 'kalayaan,kinabukasan, kasaysayan' (freedom, future and history).n
• The Senate has yet to recieve from Lower House articles of resolution against VP Sara Duterte's impeachment.
• Former President R Dutuerte's request to remove two ICC judges was denied.

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