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xcellencies:
In pleasant reciprocity for your very kind words and your warm welcome, let me -as well- raise my glass, in a toast, for the progress of the Filipino people, and the economic and social development of this beloved country; for the enhancement of the cooperation of Spain, so as to fraternally help the Philippines in its way towards the improvement of its welfare; for the solidarity of the people of Spain and the Philippines, as the main basis in which our development projects are sustained; for all the people who are committed in this solidarity, working in the different projects, sometimes in difficult situations; and, for the personal happiness of Your Excellencies, President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, the First Lady Dra. Loi Ejercito Estrada and your family.
For all of you, Mabuhay!