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LRT2, MRT3 give free rides to war veterans from April 5 to 11
(UPDATED) The free ride is also valid for one companion
Filipino senior war veterans' pension raised to P20,000
Republic Act No 11164 increases the monthly old-age pension of war veterans from P5,000 to P20,000
IN PHOTOS: Filipino WWII veterans receive US Congressional Gold Medal
It is the first time a ceremony for the award is held in the Philippines
House approves bill raising senior war veterans' pension to P20,000
If passed into law, the bill would increase the pension being received by senior war veterans who fought in World War II as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars
U.S. Congress honors Filipino veterans of World War II
US Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal to more than 250,000 Filipino veterans in recognition of their service and sacrifice during World War II
Oldest Filipino World War II vet dies at 111
Alfonso Fabros who fought with US and Filipino forces against the Japanese in Bataan died of pneumonia a few months after finally receiving recognition for his wartime service
