filipino world war II veterans

SAN BRUNO, CA — The flags of the United States and the Philippines, followed by the flags of the U.S. Armed Services, marched through Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno. This is part of the...

CARSON, CA — Filipino American History Month continues in Carson, where the community marked the 74th anniversary of the Leyte Landing with their 6th annual 5k walk honoring Filipino World War II veterans. A handful of the...

This is a special week for Filipino World War II veterans celebrating Filipino American History Month. A few vets and survivors held a special ceremony, 75 years in the making for Filipino veterans in Sacramento. 13...

SAN FRANCISCO — These students of California State University, Chico’s Filipino American Student Organization made the drive to USF for the fourth conference on World War II in the Philippines. “Just being exposed to our culture, learning...

WAIKIKI, HI — It has been seven months since the formal awarding of the congressional gold medal to all Filipino veterans of World War II in Washington DC.   But for these Filipino veterans of Hawaii, they...

WASHINGTON DC — This century-year-old Filipino waited three-quarters of his life for this day: a congressional gold medal award, in recognition of his service and sacrifice as a WWII veteran in the US military. “After 75 years,...

LAS VEGAS – The recent unanimous vote in the U.S. Senate, brought Filipino World War II veterans one step closer to the congressional gold medal, which is the highest civilian honor given by Congress. The next...

Atty. Lou Tancinco discusses the eligibility guidelines for the recently finalized Filipino World War II veterans parole policy. Need legal advice? Send your questions to [email protected] or call 1-800-999-9096....Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama announced the finalization of a policy for Filipino World War II Veterans at the annual Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies gala in Washington, D.C. The Department of Homeland...

SAN FRANCISCO – More than 250,000 Filipinos answered President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s call to serve under the U.S. flag during World War II and in turn they would be promised full benefits. However, when the Rescission...