On 12 June 2026, Consul-General of Malaysia in Davao City, Mr Deddy Faisal Ahmad Salleh accompanied by Consul, Mr. Muhammad Ikhwan Ariff attended the official flag-raising ceremony held at the historic Rizal Monument in Davao City. The ceremony was officiated by Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and attended by government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives from various sectors of society.
In her keynote address, Vice President Duterte underscored that genuine national freedom is founded upon the protection of the dignity, rights and welfare of every citizen. She emphasised that transparency, accountability, and equitable access to essential services, particularly quality education and healthcare, remain fundamental to building a progressive, resilient and inclusive nation.
On behalf of the Government of Malaysia, Mr. Deddy Faisal Ahmad Salleh conveyed his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of the Philippines on the occasion of their Independence Day.
As close neighbours and longstanding partners within ASEAN, Malaysia and the Philippines continue to enjoy strong and enduring relations founded on mutual respect, friendship and shared aspirations for regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
The Consulate General of Malaysia reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and people-to-people ties with the Philippines, in the spirit of partnership and solidarity that has long characterised the relations between the two countries.