Speaker Romualdez leads 80th commemoration of Leyte Gulf landings

Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez delivers his message during the commemoration of the 80th Gulf Landings at MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Candahug, Palo, Leyte Sunday (Oct. 20, 2024).

He cited the solidarity of the Philippines, United States, Australia and Japan in their shared aspirations for a secure and peaceful region.

Those present at the event are Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Australian Ambassador HK Yu, US Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, Tingog Partylist Rep. Jude Acidre, Leyte 2nd District Rep. Lolita Karen Javier, local officials led by Leyte Gov. Jericho "Icot" Petilla, Vice Gov. Sandy Javier and Philippine Veterans Bank executives headed by Renato Claravall.