Ho Chi Minh City: The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) organized a gathering on June 16 to commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Philippines, which falls on June 12, and a decade of the Vietnam-Philippines Strategic Partnership.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the event aimed to strengthen the ties between the two nations, highlighting the significant progress made since the establishment of the strategic partnership. The gathering served as a platform for representatives from both countries to discuss the milestones achieved and explore further avenues for collaboration.