The decades-long relationship between the Philippines and the U.S is only getting stronger under the current administration, House of Representatives Speaker, and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez as US lawmakers paid them a visit.
Aside from Senator Edward John Markey , the four other lawmakers who were present include Representatives Alan Lowenthal , John Garamendi , Donald Sternoff Beyer, Jr. , and Aumua Amata Radewagen .
“We extend our deep appreciation to your delegation for giving us this opportunity to fortify our engagements with the US Congress on matters beneficial to the Philippines and the United States,” the House Speaker said. Members of US and Philippine delegations discuss matters related to the two countries during the US-Philippines Congressional Delegation Friendship Caucus held at the Manila Golf and Country Club on Thursday night. Senate President Pro-Tempore Loren LegardaHouse Majority Leader and Zamboanga City 2nd District Rep. Manuel Jose Dalipe
“Our people split their blood here in the hills of Bataan, and that soil fertilized that relationship, that blood of US and American soldiers. These are the ties and binds that go deep and very well rooted in our conscience,” he said.“I’d like to say thank you again, and welcome to the Philippines, and we wish you come and visit us more often, thank you,” he added.
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