World War II

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...

The History Channel premiered a new series focusing on lost treasures in the Philippines, buried during World War II. One of the stars hoping to uncover it — a shipping company owner living out his childhood...

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...

NEW YORK — This is the story of Korean women who were promised jobs in Japan – only to end up in Indonesia as sex slaves for the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. “Comfort Women”...

by Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN News   ALBUQUERQUE – December is one of the toughest months for 96-year-old Atilano David. It was December 7, 1941, when the Imperial Japanese Navy made a surprise military strike on a United...

As Los Angeles’ Philippine consular officials make their rounds with community, one of the priorities is the Filipino World War II veterans. As Steve Angeles tells us, veterans have been happy with the new administration so far. ...Read More

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – The Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 has now reached the required number of co-sponsors within the House of Representatives. The bill surpassed the requirement of...

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...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Filipino troops who fought and died under U.S. command in World War II will now be a part of the school’s curriculum after being absent from textbooks and classrooms for more than 70...

SAN FRANCISCO – During the annual Veterans Day Parade in San Francisco Filipino American college students proudly marched along side Filipino World War II veterans who continue to fight for recognition for their services. The war...