Comments on: Philippine World War II Veterans finally get their pension

By: Erlinda castillo

Erlinda castillo — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:59:54 +0000

good evening ma’am/sir
i just wanna ask why my father pension is cut.. going 3months now.. i dont nkow what the reason, my father is already give the requirements last october 2011. but still now nothing pension. my father name is FRANCISCO G. APAN he is 101 years of age and still strong..
thanks

By: deja

deja — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:03:28 +0000

Why is he process for Filipino’s Veterans Compensation such a long tedious procedure?
My father served as a member of the Guerilla and is still awaiting the decision to e compensated by the new Obama, Veteran’s Act. He is awaiting a hearing date before the Board but the process is slow. He is 86 years old and by the time, they make their decision to one recognize him let alone compensate him, it may be to late.
Is there any way to process this faster? According to the US, he name was not on the Missouri List, but through my research thus far, I heard there may have been a fire and the documents were gone in the fire. And so, all he has is paperwork showing he was released at the time of WWII. What evidence will they require during the hearing? What proof do they need?
Is there anyone else out there in a similar situation? Is there anyone fighting for justice and recognition of a Guerilla Soldier?

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:01:56 +0000

Hi Nancy, I don’t know why the Filipino Veterans Office did not post the lists of WW II Filipino Veterans in the internet..my father in law and grandfathers name could not be found here locally…we hope that they post it also in the internet..thank you

By: roval

roval — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:54:11 +0000

to:marina

Disability compensation is different from pension. The veterans affair can cancel it anytime provided if your father was already cured from his service dissability.

By: roval

roval — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:46:03 +0000

to fely tattersall:

You could still get the money of your father if you know the way to get it. Apply for it ASAP before its to late. The US veteran affair allows you to get your fathers cheque within a year after your fathers death. So you must apply it the soonest. After a year of not getting it, the Veterans Affair will forfiet your claim.

By: Erika Calaranan

Erika Calaranan — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:43:53 +0000

Hello Ma’am!

I just wanna ask about my father’s situation. He, Ricardo Calaranan, was also a member of guerilla. He fought together with his elder brother, Juan Calaranan, during World War 2. He started to fix his papers to get the said pension when I was in elementary. Unfortunately, I already graduated college… working… and he already passed away, he never received the pension. He died last September 20, 2009 because of fatal heart disease. May be because of his old age, that’s why. He was 86 then. My question is “Why he wasn’t able to get the said pension for him?” What do I need to do? What are the processes that should be undertaken? My uncle Juan Calaranan regularly receives his pension until now. What about us? My father? I’m humbly asking for your answer. Thanks!

By: sleduna

sleduna — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:40:42 +0000

With the United States’ big issue on debt, I don’t think this will be resolved, Enny.

By: Enny SomberoNombre

Enny SomberoNombre — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:04:59 +0000

I am praying to God and i am looking forward that somehow someone can help us! Thank you.

By: Enny SomberoNombre

Enny SomberoNombre — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:53:08 +0000

Greetings! My late grandfather 2Lt. Felino H. Sombero Sr. a Philippine Military Soldier who fought during World War 2 passed away 2 years ago in the year 2009. He died because of old age in the United States of America being a naturalized citizen. What i would like to know how come until now, my grandmother who is too old and resides at my relative’s house is still following up and keeps coming back and forth at the United States Veterans Affairs and claiming it to them that they have completely submitted the said requirements for the application of World War 2 Filipino Veterans Equity that’s the purpose of why she’s coming back, to claim the fund. [It was stated that ” only the veteran or his surviving spouse is entitled to receive the equity, by God’s grace my Grandmother is still alive and the equity is approved prior to my grandfather’s death, then she can really claim the fund.] I don’t see any problem with regards to my grandfather’s completion to the said requirements, what i am thinking is, why until now! They haven’t and won’t grant the equity! Don’t make me think twice of addressing this serious matter to President Barack Obama, i would seriously do it!

By: lordes tumapon padilla

lordes tumapon padilla — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:43:45 +0000

good to all…im the daughter of the late veteran..my question is regarding the educational benefits which was not use by ask,so my daughter will be the one to use.how many months to approve the said item?im only depend the tuition which we given the prelim is past approaching now and i dont have money to pay.i send my requirements last may 9,2011 but until now no reply at all.i need your help thank you and more power.

By: apple

apple — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:35:03 +0000

Cont. Are we eligible for US citizenship? We are doing this for our children. My father is very alive according to my cousin and he’s still in the U.S. What are our chances? Please help us before its too late. My dad is in his late 80s and I really want to see and speak to him and Im very sure he will agree to petitioning us because he recognizes us as his children too. Please help us know if we do have a chance and if not we will stop hoping. P.S. I apologize for the multiple prints. I must have accidentally pressed a button. God bless.

By: apple

apple — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:22:35 +0000

My father was granted US immigrant/citizenship by the U.S. govt for guerillas who fought during WWII. He left the country in 1980. Sad to say we were not with him because those who are with him in the US now are his first family. We are 3 in the family (2nd family) and communications has been blocked by people on his side. My father lived with us for 10 years. He has been alternately going to and from us and his first wife which according to my mother she had no knowledge at first because my father claimed he was single when he met my mother. But the truth surfaced later. I had very good memories of my father. He was a good dad and provider and is very proud and protective of us, esp us daughters. He has 2 sons with his first wife and a son and 2 daughters with my mom. News reached me that sent us money thru his cousin when his cousin visits him in the US but never heard nor got it.

By: elizabeth d. santos

elizabeth d. santos — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:53:20 +0000

hi Nancy or anybody
Please if anyone knows wehrer to submit a guerrillas pension benefits can you give me the address to file a claim
thank you.

liz

By: miladulayvaldez

miladulayvaldez — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:56:10 +0000

to whom it may concern my father died last april 11, 2011 he is fil.american veteran iam asking big help is he intitled his burial benefits, he got his last pencion in dollar at bdo is he still entitled to receive pencion is his pencion will transfer to my mother and my father anf my brother is about to go to hawaii because my brother was the petetion is ready for interview but my father died at baguio general hospital due 2 days confine my father is 92, years old my father is in private rank i will tag you the picture taken as our remembrance i need your reply sir, madam thank you very much i am mila dulay valdez one daughter

By: marina

marina — Wed, 18 May 2011 03:48:40 +0000

my father received a letter from department of veterans affair saying they cancel his disability pension because philippines scout and guerillas are not recognized as part of a american army. so i’m just wondering what i need to do. because he was getting the pension before , then suddenly they just cancel it because of that reason. thank you!

By: myrna

myrna — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:08:27 +0000

my mother, Enelcita Cabana Tarongoy, 82 yrs. old had served as T/Sgt.(WAS) 5th NMR-SD ID no. 20737 from May 20,1942 to Sept.27,1945 . She’s at present in need of financial assistance and would like to seek your help. Will she be able to enjoy the veteran benefits? If so, How shall we proceed? thank you and god bless.

By: rosel

rosel — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:22:21 +0000

Dear Sir,

My late Father in law Cpl Eufemio H. Sn Luis had pass away last June 28 2010 due to vehicular accident. I would like to ask for your assistance regarding the pension in U. S. Veteran affair and also in PVAO. Until now the widower haven’t recieve her pension in U.S. Sir Can You give us a assistance to all requirements needed to claim his U.S. or Philippines veteran pensions. Hoping for your kide consideration.

Resfectfully yours,

Rosel b. Nuque

By: VeNs

VeNs — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:13:18 +0000

hi ms nancy!!!! i read in d internet that a filipono war vetarans who fought during world war II will have benefits which is 9000 us dollar 2 none american citezen and if the veteran is dead the survivng spouse will be entitled to the benefits!!! i would like to ask what if the surviving spouse will die???? will the sons and daugthers be entitled to d benefits??? if so how plss answer!!!!!

By: anthony

anthony — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:23:47 +0000

i am consultant w/ experience in the processing of pvao claims for all widowed spouses of ww2 veterans, i will be answering your query for free without charging any single cents. this is a way to helping you people who don’t have any knowledge in the qualificationsa and requirements in availing pvao, afp or u.s pension benefits.

By: Malou

Malou — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 06:29:52 +0000

Hi I am writing on behalf of my mother. Her father was a 1st Lt of The Anderson Fil-American Guerillas from 1942-1945. He was a very active soldier. He died about 20 years ago now, and his spouse followed few years after. When he was still alive, he kep asking his children to go and claim for the benefits that he was entitled to. No one had the courage to do it as they all were uneducated and felt that it will lead to nothing. My mom is one of the living children and has a copy of my grandfather’s identification. She is here in Canada visiting for few months and has asked me to process the claim. I would appreciate every single comment on how I could proceed. I am a busy mother of one child and another one on the way but I am very willing to help my mother claim for the benefits that my grandfather was entitled to receive.

Thank you so much,
Maria

By: Dolores Loquias-Estrada

Dolores Loquias-Estrada — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:46:05 +0000

hello, my father is a World War II Veteran and also a USAFFE he is a US Citizen but he stay here in our country and he received already his equity benefit from United State of America, my father’s name is AMADO R. LOQUIAS,a 93 years old and he still kicking a good health man, my question is, if he entitle to receive monthly pension from United States? His co-veterans already received pension from USA but he didn’t receive single cents.

By: regalado s. seterra

regalado s. seterra — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:01:48 +0000

my father was a guerilla during world war 11 and he died in 1960. Is there a benefit to claim, my mother is still alive at the age of 79.If there is benefit how can we claim, my father name is miguel siva seterra.

By: JOHN

JOHN — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:05:52 +0000

Hello my name is Catherine DaSilva and my God father was in WORLD WAR 2. He is 88 years old, and he is still and GREAT health, heart, body, mind, and soul, thank you Jesus. He wait 65 years to ask the military for any assistance, Because he is a TRUE solider.And I know my father deserves his survival pension.

By: daly

daly — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:54:40 +0000

my father was a member of american legion , a usaffe veteran died 15 years ago. is there a benefit to claim ? my mom also died 1 year ago.

By: midado norma

midado norma — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:58:54 +0000

how can see the list of the members of the filipino soldiers. cause the dad of my friends he said he is the soldier but do know is he in the list.

By: fely tattersall

fely tattersall — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:28:03 +0000

HI, EVERY BODY, I HOPE EVERY ONE OKAY, JULY 28 I POST MY LETTER TO THE WORLD WAR VETERANS, TO KNOW THE WORLD MY FATHER SERGIO DIED AND HE DIDNT RECICEVED HIS EQUITY COMPENSISCION FROM THE UNITED STATE, WILL TODAY AUG, 17 /2010 I HAVE A NEWS FROM MY BROTHER MANUEL, IN HE PHILIPPINES THE CHCQUE FOR THE EQUITY COMPENSISCION HAS BEEN ARRIEVE IN TRENTO, THATS THE GOOD NEWS, AND THE BAD NEWS, MY FATHER SERGIO DENNA ARAGON DIED AND BIRRIED, SO, IS TOO LATE, SO ITS BECAUSE THE CHILDRENS IS NOT TO RECIEVED IT,,, THY TAKE IT BACK TO THE MAIN OFFICE,,, BAD NEWS FOR THE WW2 VETRANS,,, GOOD NEWS FOR US, ONE LESS FOR THEM,,,,,,,,,

By: Jessie

Jessie — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:40:45 +0000

My father Teopisto Q. Paderanga of Tupsan, Mambajao, Camiguin is a WW II veteran, He has sent all his documents to claim the Equity Bill benefit last March, 2009 but to this date he hasn’t received his claim. His co-veterans from this place have already received theirs. although we received replies from the US Veterans Affairs Office that they are already processing his claim. When can he receive his claim. His children are worried he might not be able to enjoy this in as much as he is already ailing due to his CA in colon and prostate. pls. do facilitate his claim…thank you!

By: che

che — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:45:25 +0000

Hi,

If the world war two Filipino veterans died few years ago but didn’t receive his benefits from the US,and the wife died few years ago also.Is is the son’s and daughters can still receive the benefits?If they can what are the requirements?

By: fely tattersall

fely tattersall — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:58:40 +0000

to all the world war two veterans, one of your fellow veterans died yesterday july 27/2010 yes, my father. SERGIO DENNA ARAGON LIVE IN TRENTO AGUSAN DEL SUR, HE PAST AWAY YESTERDAY AT 8;00 PM. PHILIPPINES LOCAL TIME, HE IS88 YEARS OLD VERY SAD, HE IS ALLWAYS SAY I HOPE I RECIEVE MY LUMPSOME EQUATY VETERANS BE FOR I DIED, BUT SADLY HE DIDNT RECIEVE BE FOR HE DIED, TO ALL THE PILIPINO WORLD WAR VETERANS, WHO STILL LIVING, IF YOU WANT TO SEND A CONDOLENCE TO SENIOR CITEZEN SERGIO DENNA ARAGON AND DONATION, CONTAC TO MANUEL ARAGON CEL NOMBER 0063 9204062086 AND AMALIA ARAGON MACAALAM,CEL NOMBER 00639196765189 THE FUNIRAL IS ON THE AUGUST 2/2010 THANK YOU TO EVERY SENIOR WHO KNOW MY FATHER, AND WHO READ MY POST TODAY, TO THE OFFICE OF WORLD WAR 2 VETERANCE WE HOPE THIS GET YOUR ATTENTION,THANK YOU FOR READING MY POST,VERY MUCH APPRECIATED, DOUTHER OF SERGIO DENNA ARAGON, TO M/S, NANCY REYES I HOPE THIS GET YOUR ATTENTION,THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS,

By: jasmina

jasmina — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:48:12 +0000

good day!
im jasmina tambilawan granddaugther of MR.TAMBILAWAN..i ask how to claim the penson of my grandfather…and the steps to claim it?

By: fely tattersall

fely tattersall — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:11:27 +0000

hi,shierwin, if your grandfather died, the pencion is finish, my advice to you, if you know any veterans in your town, asked if you are intitle to claim anything,,, there is nothing to loose if you asked sombody in your erea, or town, but, as far as i know, if the veterans died already the venifits is finish too, fely x,

By: shierwinvaletearellano

shierwinvaletearellano — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:06:07 +0000

Im a grandson of the late world war 2 veteran Ricardo M. Arellano we have all the requirements needed when my grandfather died due to illness his benefits didn’t transferred due to lack of knowledge on how to process please do accepts my request to be grant we dont even know where to claim the benefits im hoping for a reply thank you

Shierwin Arellano

By: shierwinvaletearellano

shierwinvaletearellano — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:56:25 +0000

my grand father is a world war 2 veteran he supposed to be migrated in Hawaii but he died before the due time his benefits were not transferred with my grandmother due to illiteracy about the proper process and she died already we suffered a lot and we don’t know where to ask the benefits is there any bill we can avail for the benefits than x a lot were looking forward for the benefits thank you for your responds

By: melanieyurag@ymail.com

melanieyurag@ymail.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:53:51 +0000

hello, i have my question regarding my grand parents he is a US Veterans..but we forgot her serial number.. can you help us? we cannot receive his pension from US…

By: fely tattersall

fely tattersall — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:19:44 +0000

hello, every body, who posted in this web site, all the information you wanted to know abaut the worl war 11 veterans. there is a website for world war 11 veterans, you can read all the latest news, old and new news, because, i just fined out is not only my father sergio aragon did not recived the Equaty lumpsume pencion, but, thousand of the world war veterans did not recieved, we just waiting for the apeal’s, godbless,,,

By: sonia

sonia — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:24:29 +0000

madam, I would like to inquire regarding my father(MARCELINO ENCINA) a US veterans pensioner and US citizen, died last 09 September 2000. my mother is not receiving any pension from US veterans, since
my father died.Is there a possibility that she will be granted a pension from US veterans and can she still claim the equity for WWll veterans. We have petition from my late father, is the petition still active?/ late fathm US veterans and can claim the equity for filipino Wer, is the petition is still active?. I am hoping for the petition will be granted to me in the future.

By: cristina

cristina — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:02:18 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam:

Greetings in the name of the Lord.

my father is one of the guerrilla of the world war II. he claimed his one time benefit worth $15,000 last November 2009. we heard that they will give an additional 80,000 pesos to all world war II guerrilla veterans,but my father died last april 13 2010. can we claim the said additional benefit?

My father is also a US Naturalized citizen. he is receiving his monthly pension in Vallejo, California in the amount of $550 but when he arrived in the Philippines 3 yrs ago the US government did not allow to transfer his pension in the Philippines. To sum up the pension of my father,he had unclaimed pension of 33 months. I,including my family is hoping that you will give attention to this matter.

God Bless.

Very truly yours,

Cristina F. Ngarangad

By: liza

liza — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:19:55 +0000

hey how can we know are the other profs so my father can get his equity he is LIUTENANT COLONEL MACARIO J. GA (PC)RET.
his asking if what are the uncomplete requerments to get his equity given by mr. president obama

By: ana

ana — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:15:40 +0000

my grandfather was one of the gerilla during world war ll,but he was died 17 years ago.all important documents were lost already, what should i do to grant benefits for my grand mother?

By: fely tattersall

fely tattersall — Mon, 17 May 2010 07:33:46 +0000

hi, aga, i read your messege, and teodora, my father is the same, untill now he still waiting for 9,000 equity, my brother attend the metting for ww2 veterans on behalf of my father, on his last metting attendance he asked of all the veterance why some others veterance didnot recieve the 9,000 EQUITY? thier filipino commander answer my brother, the reason is its because when the war was anounce was over,, the american win, all the scout volunter just sign thier release to their filipino comander, they did’nt wait for their american comander to take thier name, so, when the american comander come to take their name,, they leaf already, so thats why my father has record for filipino comander, but he is no record for american, thats why my father not elegeble for the 9,000 EQUITY, my father is a bit dissapointed, but,, he is nothing he can do,,, he is very poorly,my brother and sisters who is looking after him, so my Quistion has answer already, so maybe is simelar reasons, if you can aske your father or mother, i just share what my brother tells me during his metting attendance to the ww2 veterance march 24/2010 in santa josefa,agusan del sur, my father lieved in trento agusan del sur,,,, good luck to every family who recieved already,, its wonderfull to read every one comments, for semilar problems,goodluck to the pilipinos and thier new elected president,,,and godblessed xxx

By: aga_7072000

aga_7072000 — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:27:06 +0000

hi Teodora,
I have read your comment.We too, we do not receive the 9000 dollars fund yet.We heard others were already receiving the amount.
How can we get that?

By: aga_7072000

aga_7072000 — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:21:23 +0000

hello!
I’m the son of Mr. Francisco E. Ordona of Guilawa, Malangas Zamboanga Sibugay Region IX.I just wanna ask when can we receive the $9,000 equity compensation fund that we have filed since August 2010 but until now, we do not receive anything.My father is 88 years old already.I wish he can enjoy this benefit before he will pass away.
I hope you will take a favorable action regarding on this. You can contact me at 09203851928.
thank you.

By: Kelvin

Kelvin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:17:11 +0000

Greetings of Peace!

Hi my name is Kelvin, I am a grandson of late veteran Ataolfo Esperanza, I would like to ask question if there are still benefits like scholarship that we can still avail from your good office.

Thank you..

Prayers,
Kelvin

By: teodora_guardian@yahoo.com

teodora_guardian@yahoo.com — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:03:23 +0000

when will be the World war2 receive the amount of 9,000 dollars promised to the pilipino veterans

By: fely tattersall

fely tattersall — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:22:05 +0000

hi,ms nancy
untill now is no reply to my quistion

By: ONOFRE PASCUAL

ONOFRE PASCUAL — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:18:45 +0000

HI MAM,IM A SON OF PASSAWAY FORTUNATO PASCUAL.MY FATHER SERVE DURING WW2,MY MOTHER AGE 78 SHE LIVE NOW IN WASHINGTON.MY QUESTION IS, DO THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM HER VETERANS PENCION?? AND WHAT IS THE REQUIRMENT NEEDED?HOPING TO YOUR REPLY SOON, THANKS GOD BLESS YOU

By: fely tattersall

fely tattersall — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:29:02 +0000

dear ms nancy,
i write this messege to asked you for the explenation, my father is one of scout volonter during ww 11, and he recieved his monthly pencion 5,000 pesos every month, my father apply the one time lump sume payment last february 2009 this month actualy just this week, my brother he is the one asist my father applecation, he recieved a letter from us embassy that my father applecation has denied, according to the letter he is not in the list in common wealth, record,my quistion is why he is not in the record and yet he is recieving his veterans pencion every month? my father now is 87 years old and blind and lie in bed, and in the diappers, very very ell, i am his douther, live in uk, ang my father name is sergio denna aragon live in trento, agusan del sur, if you can give us and advice what todo, i will appreciated, you can reply my email or tex me 09217249622 and he is hopping he can recieve the lump sume payment be for he died, we didn’t tel him that the applecation was denied it might killed him,, obama didn’t said only the veterans who is in the list who are recieving the lump sume payment,or the official, the volontered not intitle,his atetament was general all the filipino worldwar 11 veterans,, very sicerely yours fely xx hoping to your reply soon

By: nellie

nellie — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:39:12 +0000

PS….my father is one of the us veterans who fought during the ww2.,were just curious if we can avail by the benifits which the US government is giving now..,if we can benifit on it,how can we apply for that?…at that time,my father was in davao oriental.

tnx….

By: antoniette

antoniette — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:37:41 +0000

PS…my fathers name is RAFAEL H.BON,he is a pOst comander of PANGLAO,BOHOL.

By: antoniette

antoniette — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:31:14 +0000

My father is a worldwar11 pensioner and he already applied on filipino veterans equity act,but until now theres no respons about the status of his palication

By: nemc

nemc — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:26:40 +0000

my dad is a U.S army veterans , PEFTOK veterans and Philippines Scout and is a U.S citizen but he passed away 4 years ago. may i know if my mother a survivor is also qualified to apply for a 1 time lumpsum benifit that the U.S government is now giving to the filipino veterans.

By: flor08

flor08 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:47:48 +0000

hi ms. nancy
mam i just want to share this to you..
my father was waiting for his pension but until now he didn’t receive anything. he already processed his papers, and now he received a letter/notice that his name was not included in the list. how come he has no name there where in fact he is receiving a monthly pension from the veterans bank and from U.S.

please help us with this matter. All the people he sent to processed their papers got already their money but for my father they denied it..

I will appreciate any help you can extend to my father/us…

Thank you very much..
May God Bless You..

P.S
my father’s complete name: Ernesto O. Dingle
Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines

Sincerely,
Flor
Daughter

By: paul jaype

paul jaype — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:29:27 +0000

Sir Roval,

Greetings! my mother would just want to confirm if there is an equity compensation for those “surviving spouses” like her. my father died last Sept 2003. hoping for your response. Thanks and God bless!!!.

Sir Escorridoa,
Greetings! regarding the rank position of my father he is a Philippine Scout “private army” and 100% service connected.The American Legion here in the philippines helped my mother to be able to get a pension from Veterans. Thanks!

By: Divine de las Alas

Divine de las Alas — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:27:07 +0000

My father is world warII pensioner and he already applied on Filipifino veterans equity act but until now there is no response about the status of his application.

By: roval

roval — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:05:52 +0000

to arthms :

Is your grandmother still alive?? If your answer is affirmative, I can help you to process your grandmothers Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.

Those who are in need of advice to claim their benefits with the Veterans Affairs could consult with me. I will be happy to answer your questions. You may contact me at my email address at val_1x@yahoo.com or text me at this cell phone no. — 09157774746.

By the way, the last application for Filipino Veteran’s Equity Act is on February 16, 2010. There will be no extension after that.

By: Lolita Alana

Lolita Alana — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:28:15 +0000

My father-in-law was a vet WWII . He receives his monthly pension in the PI. He is now an american cit and resides in NY. He applied for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 under Pres. Obama (ARRA) on 5/6/09 at VA in the PI. He received a reply in October 2009 confirming receipt of application and being processed. That was his last contact with VA(RP). Knowing that a lot of vets got their ARRA already, we tried to make FU and was told to contact Regional VA and/or call 800-827-100, which is a U.S.A. number. When we tried to contact local RP number, we were just told that still being processed and there are so many applicants. Not convincing since maybe she did not even see the application. Can we follow-up the application in the USA even if it was filed in RP? Thank you and more power!

By: Milagros Paredes Palattao

Milagros Paredes Palattao — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:33:59 +0000

My late father was a guerrilla in the world
war 2. i wonder if how can i research or who
to contact to search his name on the philippine
guerrilla rooster. i am very sure that he was
holding a guerrilla papers when he was still alive but unfortunately he passed away without
receiving any respond from america during his claim. His companions amongs his group or regiment during the war had recieved all their claims.please help me and give some advice what to do
we are looking forward for such claim from the united states as our family are living below poverty and i believed that my late father will be happy although he is not with us anymore.

By: Lani

Lani — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:56:13 +0000

i would like to ask if there is a posibility to know who are those veterans being paid already by PVAO. It causes chaos among my mothers sblings because we heard a rumors that the lumsome benefit of my grandfather who is a world war II US veterans was already released but it was denied by my aunt.

By: JUDITH

JUDITH — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:43:05 +0000

Hi Ms. Nancy,

I have a grandfather and he was a Fil-Am Irregular Troops of WW2 but he died in 1993 and up to now my grandmother did not receive any pension from the government.It was only now i found his I.D. Is there any chances for my grandmother get the total equity compensation of my late grandfather? PLS..help me with this matter because my grandmother really need the amount she can get from the government..u can also txt any information to me.09202866122.. GOD BLESS YOU!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

By: escorridoa

escorridoa — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:14:47 +0000

11/06/2009

Dear Paul Jaype,

Just like u I HAVE a mother who is a surviving spouse of a USAFFE VETERAN rated 70%. but it was not transfered yet to my mother ‘coz last March 2000 when i reported about his death to VA, AN employee there told me that it won’t be transfered anymore to my mother or to my mentally incapcitated brother. Do you know the rank and rate of your father as a veteran? Did your mother apply for the transfer of pension to her or is it automatically transfered to her? Where do you live and what is the name of your mom?

TO NANCY,

can you give me some advise …i have started filing claims at VA…WITH VA FORM 21- 534 AND OTHER FORMS BUT I FOUND ANSWERS FROM VA PERSONALLY NOT CONVINCING.

THANKS AND MORE POWER.

escorridoa@yahoo.com

By: Elyza

Elyza — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:41:11 +0000

My grandfather was Hillario G. Sindac a Pvt US Army of World War II and my father & mother which is a son of Hilario G.Sindac, had already died. Jaz like mickeyrome said can i also applly for a citizenship or migrate to the US to be a US ARMY as well.

Thanks

By: mickeyrome

mickeyrome — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:21:54 +0000

Hi Ms Nancy,

My grandfather was an Army Capt. I was wondering if I could be apply for a citizenship or migrate to the US to be a US ARMY as well.

Thanks

By: zyryll

zyryll — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:26:31 +0000

Hi Nancy,

My name is aileen and my question is about my grandmother. My grandmother is a Fil-Am Irregular Troops of WW2 and up to now she don’t have any benefits from the government the only documents that she have is the I.D and the certicate of the said troops. I just wanna ask on how she can avail the benefits for her..thanks and GOD BLESS

By: Diana thomason

Diana thomason — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:06:11 +0000

Hi, when will the USA give a stimulas to the Americans who fought along side, the Philippine WWII veterian. My father shot with the deadeyes, last invasion, what is up here? Seems, like maybe USA needs to use the Philippine people once again? Who, is calling the shots here?…..What happen to the Philippines & American getting the same? Daughter 0f War……diana

By: Alannete Aranzasu

Alannete Aranzasu — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:41:28 +0000

Hi! Ms. Nancy, I would just like to inquire, you see my grandfather (father’s side) is receiving pension as a world war II veteran, about some time ago their house has been renovated and the copy of his record involving him in world war II has been misplaced and is now believed to be totally lost. We filed a request at the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and they redirected us to the AFP No-Records Division Office (AFP-NRDO). 1 month after filing our request a letter was sent to our home stating that my grandfather has no record whatsoever in their office. About a week ago, I found out that the Chief Captain of my grandfather has filed an affidavit certifying his involvement in World War II as a guerilla, thus enabling him to receive pension.. Can I request a copy of this affidavit from PVAO? Does the Philippine Veterans bank have any records, since the pension of the veterans has been always thru bank transactions? I hope you could somehow easemy troubled mind! Thanks!

By: dragonjr

dragonjr — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:07:03 +0000

Hello! mr. val!
Greetings in Christ name!Maybe your now the guardian angel of the hopeless surviving spouse about this Equuity Bill for its unfair to us.My father is a U.s. citizins stayed in the U.s for 5 yrs.waiting for this long awaited bill. He returned to Philippines and decide to stay here.His u.s pension transfer here.Unluckily he died last Dec. 2008 almost 1 month and 20 days before Pres. Obama signed the bill.Can my mother avail this one time lumpsum.We need a little consideration from the U.s congress through YOU that he make a bill conserning this matter for my father is also one of the hero during this time. Hoping to receive a message from you.God Bless and Thank You

By: roval

roval — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:23:01 +0000

All Filipino World War II Veterans could get Equity compensation as long as they have valid service in the US Armed Forces.

Those filipino US citizen who left US and staying now here in the Philippines could still get $15,000.00

By: shannon taylor

shannon taylor — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:49:58 +0000

my father was in the war he passed away in 2001.i was wondering was i entitle to his pension.

By: diana thomason

diana thomason — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:17:10 +0000

Hi, my father is Us Citizen he fought the last invasion on the Philippines, also blined and left for dead. His eyes recoverd. He also stayed on the island & help the people for 3 years after the war. He has little income and is disabled, from the war. He never received any pension, or purple heart form US government. I am so happy if all this is ture. But whats wrong with this picture, he needs help too. US congress please grant this to all Veterans, invasion April 1945 front line 96th 10 div D 382 Rifle work with Deadeye and wonderful people of the Philippines. His age 86. Daughter Diana

By: arthms

arthms — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:42:59 +0000

hi nancy,my grandfather is a philippine scout on ww2,he died during the war is there any website that i can find the list name for those who serve and die during the war?,thanks

By: Mr. Roperto

Mr. Roperto — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:51:40 +0000

Hello Ms Nancy,
Im am wondering on how to avail beterans benefits because I am one of the beterans member since world war 2. Im From boracay Philippines.
I am voluntary guard during world war 2. Was I’m entitled to claim the benefits? What are the requirements if ever.
Please let me know.. Thank you.

By: sweetjboy

sweetjboy — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:25:34 +0000

hi gud pm my lolo is waiting his lump sum. he apply last feb.24 but until now he did not receive.. he wait the money.. please help my lolo he is too old please help this is my contact number 09285813277 my lolo is eustaquio jovilan

By: roval

roval — Sun, 24 May 2009 01:35:12 +0000

Filipino World War II Veteran could only get (DIC)Dependency and Indemnity Compensation from the US government provided that the Veteran died on service connected disabilities or died due to war. No pension are due to the Filipino Veterans unless he has an active US military service. Only Old Philippine Scout are fully benefited from the US government.

You can visit US Veterans Affair Regional Office website or e-mail me at val_1x@yahoo.com

By: Querido

Querido — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:41:58 +0000

Where can I bring my dad to be interviewed for “equity bill” benefits? He is now 89 years old. His papers are all now set.

Thank you.

By: Brigida Galleno

Brigida Galleno — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:52:47 +0000

Hi Nancy,
Greetings of peace!
According to the record which was submitted to the Philippines Veterans Affair Office, my father was belong to a Rifle Platoon, in order to avail the benefits, Is my daughter can avail scholarship benefits? She is now first year college this coming school year 2009-2010? What should I do?
I will highly appreciate if you will answer my question.
Thank you…

By: Arcon

Arcon — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:23:54 +0000

my grandfather receives a monthly pension from USVA for he is a WW2 vet and residing here in the Philippines, is he still entitled to receive the “equity for filipino war veterans” from the stimilus package?

tnx in advance…

By: Joseph

Joseph — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:56:00 +0000

My late father, Crisanto S. Esguerra, is a WW2 veteran. Years ago, he was called for an interview at the US Embassy in Manila. Since then, we never heard anything from the US Embassy staff, about the outcome of the interview unitl his death. Now that my father is gone, I do believed, as a son, that my late father deserves an American Recognition for his heroic act for the sake of freedom. I am sure that my his name is listed at the American Embassy in the Philippines and perhaps in Washington, DC as one of the WW2 veterans.

By: Gomogda

Gomogda — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:51:11 +0000

Hi Nancy,

My grandfather fought in World War II, i am unsure of his rank (Army Lieutenant maybe)…but he passed away in the mid-60’s. My grandma is still alive and living in Denver, CO. I don’t know if she is receiving pension but she could definitely use the money. Can my grandma qualify for the filipino veteran stimulus refund on behalf of my grandfather?

Thank you so much!

Nick Gomogda

By: Nancy Reyes

Nancy Reyes — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:03:47 +0000

alas, from what the local news shows are saying, widows don’t get any money, nor will family members of veterans.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/02/20/09/pvao-demised-filipino-veterans-kin-wont-get-us-lump-sum-benefit

And the government is setting up 14 local centers for those who have questions about the money. Check your local papers and TV/Radio shows

By: Laurel M. Garcia

Laurel M. Garcia — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:26:12 +0000

Hi Nancy,my name is Larry 49 yrs old son of Bernardo T. Garcia a veteran of Philippine Scout.He is american citizen but residing in the Philippines.He acquired his american citizen because of his services as a Philippine Scout during world war 2.When he was still in U.S. he receives a monthly pension but when he returned to the Philippines his pension stop.He is now 85 and weak.Is he qualified for the benefits that the U.S.government is now giving to the world war 2 veterans? If yes, how can he apply that he is weak and he is living in the province.

I will highly appreciate if you can advise me regarding this matter.

Respectfully

Laurel M. Garcia

By: che2

che2 — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:13:46 +0000

hi nancy! my grandmother received monthly pension from the veterans…i would like to ask if she can claim the ‘equity for filipino veterans ww2″ since she is a survival spouse…this $9000 is of great help for the living veterans and survival spouses if this could be given to them,since their so old and weak for this time already…thanks!

By: chad

chad — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:38:45 +0000

hi nancy,

i just want to ask about my grandmother’s case,she’s a penssioner right now co’z of my grandfather is she entitled to the 9,000 US dollar benefits and how will she can receive it
thank you so much and god bless…..

By: Nancy Reyes

Nancy Reyes — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:38:56 +0000

The Philippine government will be setting up help desks throughout the country for information about this. However, there is no solid information on how the money will be funded.

See:

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090218.htm&no=08

The TV and radio stations will have up to date reports once the arrangements are made and where families need to go to get information… It sounds like they will be using lists of known FilAm veterans; those who lack papers or witnesses of their service may, alas, be left out.

If a veteran once had a paper, but lost it, there might be a copy of the paper in the local barangay or city hall. One hopes these questions will be answered when the “help desks” are set up.

By: Merlie

Merlie — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:14:04 +0000

Dear Maam Nancy ,

Praised be Jesus and Mary !

My problem is about my father who is one of the recognized member during world war 2 here in the Philippines. He didnt get any benefits ever since for all of the members of the family are seems to be innocent as well on how to do and on how to process about the benefits especiallu we are all living before in the province.

My problem now is my father was holding a veterans paper before stating that he was one of the recognized member as well but due to a very long time and thought that there’s no hope of receiving some benefits the veterans paper he was always kept before was lost or may be misplaced which we cannot find it anymore until now.That is why I am inquiring if what other he can show to prove that he was one of the member and does my father can still receive those benefits without his veterans paper? I am eager to know about what other requirements. My father is now 86 years old he can still walk but slowly and need our guidance and we his childrens are happy that my father can still receive a benefits for he can still enjoy on it while he is still alive. We are poor and we think that 9,000 US dollars is a very big money already and we need financial for our parents for they cannot work now and we their childrens dont have enough finacial as well to support what they need now especially they are old already and need much attention and cares.

Maam Nancy, we are hoping a positive response regarding this matter.

Thank you so much and May God Bless ….

Respectfully yours,

Merlie F. Aranas
Daughter

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By: Paul jaype

Paul jaype — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:34:43 +0000

hoping for your response.thanks! God Bless!!!

By: Paul jaype

Paul jaype — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:32:48 +0000

Greetings! Hi Ma’am Nancy! my name is paul i’d like to ask question regarding my father.He is a USAFE and US citizen but living here in the philippines.he died last september 2003.my mother is now recieving pension from US veterans and currently living here in the philippines. we would like to ask if she can claim the granted “equity for filipino war veterans”. if ever would she recieve $ 15,000 (U.S citizen) or $9000(non- US citizen).

By: Nancy Reyes

Nancy Reyes — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:44:55 +0000

I don’t know if widow’s pensions are in it…I don’t even know how it will be distributed here in the Philippines. Undoubtably more information will come out with a little time to read what’s in the bill.

By: John Amendall

John Amendall — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:43:37 +0000

Hi Nancy

I read your story with interest. A UK citizen, I married a Filipina many years ago and now live in north Luzon.

My wife’s father was certainly involved in the guerilla uprising against the Japanese and was on the Death March. He died many years ago but his widow is still with us.

From your reading of this matter, is there any provision for widow’s pensions among the recommendations.

Best wishes

john