"An end to the Filipino Veterans’ long journey" by Asian JournalAFTER more than six decades of struggle and fighting for benefits, the Filipino veterans of World War II may now have reached the end of their long journey. This was after a provision for benefits for Filipino WWII Veterans was inserted by Senator K. Inouye in the American Recovery and Reinstatement Act of 2009 or more popularly known as President’s Obama’s Stimulus Bill.
Complete article: http://www.asianjournal.com/editorial/5-editorial/1240-an-end-to-the-filipino-veterans-long-journey.html
"US to pay 18,000 Philippine WWII veterans"
The US finance package, which was approved by Washington lawmakers on Friday, will provide a lump sum payment of 15,000 dollars to Filipino veterans living in the United States, and 9,000 dollars to those still in the Philippines, Romulo said in a statement.
Complete article: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iprzCBBu5cAZe7IZnzVhJD_n_v4A
"RP AMBASSADOR’S STATEMENT" by Willy C. Gaa
It has been a long and difficult struggle through the decades, but the effort was well worth it. Our brave and selfless veterans have served as a glowing inspiration for all of us and their faith and trust in our efforts have provided all of us a strong motivation to help secure justice for their cause. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve on their behalf and to help them reclaim their honor and their dignity.
Complete article: http://www.asianjournal.com/dateline-usa/15-dateline-usa/1263-rp-ambassadors-statement.html
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