A 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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[PARTNER] Filipino Veterans To Be Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
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I am seeking your help on a long overdue historic project – to celebrate and memorialize the outstanding accomplishments of the Filipino and Filipino American Soldiers who achieved victory over the Japanese Imperial forces in defense of the United States in World War II.
Read More[PARTNER] Commemorating Pearl Harbor and the Heroism of Filipino World War II Veterans
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On November 30, Congress finally passed legislation granting recognition to the 260,000 Filipino soldiers for their service and sacrifice. It took more than 72 years.
Read More[PARTNER] Call to Action: The Filipino Veterans of WWII Congressional Gold Medal bill is scheduled for a House vote
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Leaders of the House of Representatives have signaled that they intend to put the Filipino Veterans of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 to a vote. Congress will be back in session on Tuesday November 29, so we have a critical opportunity now to call on members of Congress to pass this bill.
Read MoreMemorial Day and Filipino WWII Veterans: Remember the Dead and Recognize the Living
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May recognized two communities through celebrating both Asian American/ Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Older Americans Month.
Read More“When I Am Six Feet Below the Ground”
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A tribute to a well-respected priest and a community leader.
Read MoreRemember Bataan
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What you didn’t know about the Filipinos’ heroic role in WWII, the Bataan Death March and postwar betrayal.
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