[PARTNER] "Duty to Country"

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.

Produced by FilVetREP and designed and developed by Night Kitchen interactive, "Duty to Country" focuses on raising awareness about FilVetREP's mission to preserve the legacy of the 260,000 men and women who fought during World War II in the Philippines. 

 "After the war ended in September 1945, the 79th Congress passed the Rescission Acts of 1946 that denied their status of active service during the war, and deprived them of their rightful benefits," Taguba said. "This created a lifetime of indignation and injustice that still lingers to this day."

FilVetREP plans to launch its education program in October 2020.

"As we watch this video, let us remember our veterans and their families and the selfless sacrifice they made for our country's noble cause. Let's continue to honor them with eternal gratitude and pride. Please share widely with your family and friends. Thank you."