That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 127th anniversary of the sovereign and independent country of the Philippines on June 12, 1898; (2) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and the Philippines and commits to strengthening those bonds; (3) reaffirms its support for the Philippines to defend its internal security from terrorism; (4) reaffirms its enduring support for the Philippines; (5) 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 (6) supports the recognition of “Philippines Independence Day”.