filipino world war II veterans

A program designed to reunite family members of Filipino World War II veterans in the United States is set to be terminated this year, no thanks to the Trump administration. But under the Biden administration, veteran...

Veterans Day holds a special meaning for Los Angeles-based advocates of Filipino World War II veterans. As Steve Angeles tells us, while the pandemic may have stopped their annual march, it won’t stop their fight for...

FORT SHAFTER, HI — The oldest living Filipino WWII veteran in Oahu received the congressional gold medal, while also celebrating his 100th birthday. And on this special day, private first-class Francisco Benigno was surrounded by his...

Many Filipino WWII veterans may have passed, but their bravery will never be forgotten. This was the sentiment of the veterans’ widows and children, as their loved ones received the congressional gold medal, one of the highest...

By Monica Galozo, ABS-CBN NEWS NORFOLK, VA — “I shall return.” This was the promise of General Douglas MacArthur when he left the Philippines in 1942, assuring the Filipino people of his return. He fulfilled this...

SAN FRANCISCO — Ago Pedalizo grew up in a military family. When he met some senior citizen patients while working as a pharmaceutical agent in San Francisco back in 200, and heard about their dire situation, he knew...

A major blow to Filipino World War II veterans and their advocates — who have been fighting to get benefits from the U.S. government for decades. The USCIS has announced that the Trump administration is putting...

Many Filipino American decedents of World War II veterans will head back to the Philippines this October, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Leyte Landing....Read More

California Democratic Congresswoman Jackie Speier re-introduces a bill that aims to restore full benefits to Filipino World War II veterans and their families. These aged war heroes are hoping against hope that this finally gets passed....

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...