Posts Tagged by Filipino veterans of World War II

USVA acts on delay of RP vets’ payment

By Jennie L. Ilustre WASHINGTON- Filipino American World War II veterans, concerned over the delays in the release of their lump sum payment, have suggested to the US Veterans Administration… Read More

Better than nothing

It took the Filipino Veterans of World War II more than 63 years to wait for the redemption of the promise of US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1941. The… Read More

Ambassador Willy C. Gaa with veterans of the US Army’s 672nd Amphibious Tractor Battalion

Ambassador Willy C. Gaa poses with veterans of the US Army’s 672nd Amphibious Tractor Battalion during a breakfast reception in honor of the veterans and their families at the Philippine… Read More

Hoping for a miracle

On Sept. 22, the US House approved S 1315 by an overwhelming voice vote but minus the controversial provision giving Filipino veterans of World War II recognition and monthly pension.… Read More

McCauley urges Filams to vote for Obama

MANILA – The American chair of the Democrats Abroad-Philippines has urged the four million Filipino Americans to vote for Sen. Barack Obama Related PostsAmbassador Cuisia Meets with Representative Farr of… Read More

Victory or defeat for RP vets this month

WASHINGTON D.C. – Will 62 years of fighting for justice go down in defeat or end in triumph for the few remaining aging Filipino veterans of World War II? Related… Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. – Will 62 years of fighting for justice go down in defeat or end in triumph for the few remaining aging Filipino veterans of World War II? (more…)