The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to join with Filipino Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in acknowledging Philippines Independence Day.
Our province is home to a growing community of people with strong personal and family ties to the Philippines. Many have been here their entire lives; others have settled here more recently. From Labrador West to my own district of Virginia Waters-Pleasantville, Filipino Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are playing an active role in our communities and making heartfelt contributions to our social, cultural and economic growth.
As Minister, I thank this thriving community for choosing to invest their time and talents in Newfoundland and Labrador. By making your home right here, you are helping to build a brighter future for us all.
Mr. Speaker, I invite my Honourable colleagues to join me in congratulating the Philippines on its Independence Day.
Mabuhay!