Glorious 250th Anniversary, America! Happy Philippine American Friendship Day!

By: Veronica Leighton

 

For two and a half centuries, our American Republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human history, one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time. This country is the home of freedom. This is the land of liberty. And this is a flag that’s the banner of the most extraordinary, most exceptional, most incredible nation ever to exist on the face of the Earth,” quoting part of President Trump’s part historic speech, followed by him honoring numerous veterans who fought in American wars, bringing them on stage to salute the flag while telling their tales of heroism, during the celebration held at the National Mall on July 4th.
It’s said that the fireworks display during America’s 250th anniversary is said to have broken the Guinness World Record with an incredible 871,000 fireworks (see our Editorial on “Fireworks”). Wow!
I am specially delighted to thank my friends for the personal post-birthday celebrations held for my honor: Don & Flor Kramer, Girlie Pascual, James DC, Dan Gawat & Thom Bierbrodt; Elizabeth & Elbert Regacho; Fred & Nora Tsai; Norma Manankil; Dalisay Villalon; Reynel & Hermie Espiritu; Amy Mayuga; Dina Quiba; and Neng Maghanoy and Rey Alberca; and pre-birthday vacation in Destin, FL. hosted by Melody & Dino Dizon.

Enjoy our special July 2026 edition with its patriotic flavors written by your favorite columnists for both countries that we love, the Philippines and USA.