Rappler's latest stories on World War II veterans
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
100-year-old Filipino WWII veteran tears up receiving U.S. medal
Thirteen Filipino World War II veterans are awarded the U.S. Congressional Medal on September 13, the first of among many who will be given long-overdue recognition for fighting alongside the Americans during the war.
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
Fil-Ams give Obama a grade of C+ on immigration reform
They give him an average grade – the number of deportations are at a record high ; those who have contributed to the economy are being deprived of benefits
Rappler Newscast | July 11, 2013
Govt MILF fail to agree on wealth sharing in talks in Kuala Lumpur US relaxes rules on Filipino WWII vets Boston bombing suspect pleads not guilty
US relaxes rules on Filipino WWII vets
For the first time the US agrees to look into Philippine army records extending benefits to over 4 000 World War II veterans
US vows to help Filipino veterans' payments
US President Barack Obama s administration pledged Wednesday October 17 to reach out to Filipinos seeking payments for World War II service after complaints from veterans over denied claims
