[Partner] Remembrances along the River
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Keeping the Filipino American community bonded and strong.
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[Partner] An Act of Remembrance in White Sands
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On March 21, 2026, they joined 5,000 participants to honor Filipino and American soldiers who endured the original march 84 years ago. More than 270,000 Filipinos fought under the American flag in World War II.
Read More[Partner] Keeping the legacy of Filipino World War II Veterans alive
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“As we celebrate Filipino American History Month, let us remember the courage and commitment of the more than 270,000 Filipino World War II veterans who gave their last full measure of devotion to a noble cause,” says FilVetREP Chairman Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret).
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[PARTNER] "Duty to Country"
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Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret), Chairman of the Filipino Veterans Recognition & Education Project (FilVetREP), announced today the public release of www.dutytocountry.org, the first phase of an online project that aims to tell the story of Filipino World War II Veterans, the injustice they endured over the years and their lifelong quest for recognition.
Read More[PARTNER] Jon Melegrito, AARP AAPI Community Hero Award Finalist
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AARP honors Filipino American Veteran Advocate Jon Melegrito as one of its AAPI Community Hero Award finalists. If you wish to support Jon, click on this link and share and comment on the AARP AAPI Hero Award facebook page (deadline: August 15, 2018).
Read More[PARTNER] Philippine-American Friendship: A Day to Remember Acts of Courage and Uncommon Valor
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On July 4, 1946, following Japan’s defeat in World War ll, the United States granted independence to the Philippines, a U.S. possession since 1898. Today, the 4th of July is observed in the Philippines as Philippine-American Friendship Day, a day that pays tribute to the long partnership between the two countries.
Read MoreA Long Overdue Honor
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After 75 years, Filipinos’ wartime service was finally honored by the United States. But their fight for rightful benefits isn’t over.
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