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Section 1
That the House of Representatives— recognizes the historic significance of the 127th anniversary of the sovereign and independent country of the Philippines on June 12, 1898; reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and the Philippines and commits to strengthening those bonds; reaffirms its support for the Philippines to defend its internal security from terrorism; reaffirms its enduring support for the Philippines; recognizes the courage and bravery of the Filipino and Filipino American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the United States Armed Forces; and supports the recognition of “Philippines Independence Day”.