Saudi leaders honor Philippines with Independence Day messages

Leaders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have sent congratulatory messages to the Philippines for its 127th Independence Day.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia sent a message to President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on this occasion, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The King wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of the Philippines steady progress and prosperity.
Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, also extended his greetings to President Marcos. Related Articles

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Filipino Times

4 days ago

• Filipino Times

Fil-Am lawmaker Luz Bay responds to criticism for calling PH her ‘home country'

A Filipino American lawmaker in New Hampshire, Rep. Luz Bay, delivered a strong speech on the House floor after being asked why someone who called the Philippines her 'home country' was allowed to serve in the U.S. legislature. Bay, a Democrat representing Strafford County District 21, made the statement a week after commemorating Philippine Independence Day during a House session. 'A week ago, I spoke at this very podium about the Independence Day celebration of my home country, the Philippines,' Bay said in the video. 'Shortly after my speech, I was asked how someone who calls the Philippines my home country is allowed to serve in this House.' 'I want to respond, not just for myself, but for the thousands of immigrants, new Americans, and children of immigrants, who contribute every day to the strength of this state of this country,' she added. She responded, 'Let me say it clearly: I am here because I belong here,' Bay said. 'My constituents in Strafford County District 21 elected me under the same laws, with the same legitimacy, as anyone in this room,' she said. 'My birthplace does not make me less American. My accent does not disqualify me from public service. And my identity as Filipino American does not make me aghast.' Bay highlighted America's immigrant history, adding: 'Unless you are Indigenous to this land, unless your ancestors walked here before borders, before colonization, before the concept of immigration even existed, you too are descended from immigrants. 'Some of our families came centuries ago, others came fleeing war, poverty, persecution, or simply searching for the promise that America holds. My story is part of that American story. It is not the footnote. It is a verse in the song of this nation,' Bay said. Bay ended her speech by affirming her identity and what America stands for, saying it is 'a place where democracy is enriched by diversity, where freedom means the opportunity to serve, and where strength lies in our shared commitment to justice, not in the sameness of our origins.' 'I represent my district with pride. I serve this state with integrity, and I stand in this chamber with the full rights and responsibilities that come with my being an American,' Bay said. 'This is my home. This is my country, and I'm not going anywhere,' she concluded. Many netizens expressed their pride for Bay's resolve: 'Luz, that was an articulate and powerful response to the unjustified insult spoken against you and all immigrants. You are a brilliant and important contribution to our legislature, our state, and our nation. We are honored to have you,' one netizen remarked. Other netizens criticized the person who questioned Bay's right to serve in the U.S. legislature: 'Luz, nakalungkot na may mga racist na hindi nila alam kung saang lupalop sila nanggaling,' the netizen wrote. 'Ipinagmamalaki ka namin.' The colleague who questioned her right to serve has not been publicly named.

Al Etihad

7 days ago

• Al Etihad

Saudi Crown Prince holds phone call with President of Iran

15 June 2025 00:30 JEDDAH (ALETIHAD) His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held a phone call today with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of to the Saudi Press Agency, the Crown Prince expressed his condolences and sympathy to the President and people of Iran as well as the families of those who lost their lives as a result of the Israeli reaffirmed the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of these attacks, which infringe upon the sovereignty and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and constitute a violation of international laws and Saudi Crown Prince stressed that these attacks have disrupted ongoing dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis and have hindered efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach diplomatic solutions. He emphasised the Kingdom's rejection of the use of force to resolve disputes and highlighted the importance of dialogue as the foundation for settling disagreements.

Al Etihad

7 days ago

• Al Etihad

Saudi Crown Prince discusses regional escalation with Turkish President

14 June 2025 23:05 JEDDAH (WAM) His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Saturday from Turkish President Recep Tayyip the call, they reviewed developments in the region following the Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, which disrupted the ongoing dialogue to resolve the crisis, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The two sides emphasised the need to exert every effort to de-escalate tensions and exercise restraint, as well as the importance of returning to dialogue and resolving all disputes through diplomatic means.