http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#47002 My Grandfather from Iloilo served as a scout then as Army infantryman and retired in the US Air Force. He was one of the POW during WWII and survived the grueling Death March. My grandfather never talked to his grandkids about the WAR, but as I learned about these wars, it's unfortunate that our Filipino veterans are still at WAR - for their benefits that's long overdue!... 47002@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#46819 Bernard, did you know that the Philippines was a US Territory up until close to the beginning of WWII? We have obligations to former colonies or territories. Ignoring these obligations is exactly why more countries are starting to hate us....but I can tell you don't care. America isn't broke and this isn't going to make us go broke.... 46819@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#46594 Let me get this straight: America fought a war in Asia and sacrificed thousands of young American lives to liberate the Philippines from Japanese colonialism and now WE OWE THEM????? You people are crazier than a bunch of s**thouse rats! From where I'm sitting, THEY OWE US!!!! PERIOD. This world is an insane asylum, I swear to god. America is f*'ing BROKE!!! What part of broke do people not understand?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?... 46594@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#45884 US Army Vet, I hope it is not racism but rather as you state...ignorance. If these are really soldiers/vets commenting, they may be too young to know enough about WWII to understand the sacrifices many filipinos made during the war. Heck, they may not even know where the Philippines is located. If any of them find their way to Manila, I recommend that they visit the Manila American Cemetary. Similar to war memorials in DC, names of missing american soldiers/seaman are etched in granite walls. Mixed in with the missing US Marines are missing Filipino scouts. They all paid the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. I am sure the Marines on those walls would never question the worth of their fellow Filipino soldiers. This isn't a handout, it is a debt we must pay.... 45884@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#43831 Personally, I do not understand how anyone can want to deny promised benefits to U.S. Army veterans, many of whom were on the Bataan Death March. Corregidor. The Bataan Death March, not guarding Arizona.... 43831@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#42720 racism is still alive and well in this country. I cant even believe some of the arguments here against this bill. Or maybe some of you are just plain ignorant and cannot use wikipedia or google. These are vets that fought for the US, plain and simple - whether they are citizens or not is irrelevant. If you believe that their blood is less precious than the American men they stood next to in Bataan and Corregidor then you need to be ashamed of yourselves. Here's some key words for you to reduce that ignorance: USAFFE Rescission Act of 1946 Armed Forces Voluntary Recruitment Act of 1945 Philippine Scouts And if you still want to argue american vets, american men, etc, etc - guess what, there are plenty of non-US citizens in todays US Armed Forces - please tell them they are only half worth than their US citizen brothers and sisters serving with them ..until you can do that, then you should just keep your opinion to yourselves. 60 plus years is long enough.... 42720@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#41551 As soon as every american veteran is taken care of then, and only then, should this bill even be considered. Not before!... 41551@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#40140 U.S. Congress approves $161 billion for the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. I hope this same Congress will approved the $1 billion for the Filipino veterans fighting under the U.S. flag in WW II.... 40140@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#35281 My mother is almost 86 years old, her husband, a filipino soldier, died a year after their marriage for defending the USA flag in the Philippine soil. How many years more is she going to wait .... time is running out.... 35281@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#34879 As a grandaughter of a WWII Guerrilla Fighter and a daughter of a Desert Storm Veteran, it really saddens me that there's even a debate about this topic. It's quite simple to see (if do your research, and open your mind up to the truth about this topic and legislature)that these WWII Veterans deserve what relatively little is being asked. Think about the fact that these brave souls are at their end stages of life; how (if you had a heart yourself) could you deny them some type of peace of mind in these last years on Earth? These are HUMAN BEINGS: individuals who did the fighting, the sacrificing, and the 60+ years of suffering. For what? THIS "great" gov't that is currently sending billions of dollars to do the same to the soldiers who will be treated the same? This bill will pave the way for future veterans, and, at the very least, give them hope that the U.S. won't turn its back on them when it's their turn to receive benefits. Peace:.... 34879@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#34440 i hope that this benefit for the still living Filipino veterans soon be approved before the unlimited support of Senator Akaka, Senator Inouye, Congressman Bob Filner etc. be greatly honored by the majority of the Filipino community in the US as well as in the Philippines. I greatly salute these Senators and Congressmen who are fighting for the rights of the "deceived and unforgotten heroes" who fought for the flag of the U.S.A... 34440@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#33543 @curb - you should go out to Walter Reed and other VA hospitals and tell your sentiments about not providing benefits to non-US citizen members of the military. Last time I checked there's plenty of them in Iraq and Afghanistan right now. There's nothing PC about this. What makes you more of a "vet" than these people? They fought for the same cause, flag, leaders. They bled and died the same way as any other vets. They are not asking for a lot. An estimated cost of $1B in 10 years? Hell, we spent more than that building 1 B2-bomber. 60+ years has been long enough. Time to recognize these people's sacrifices.... 33543@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#32789 My father immigrated over here before the war...served 32 years in the US Navy. It was the proudest time of his life to serve this country. If he were alive to day it would sicken him that this government would not stand by its promise in 1941. His family back in the PI laid their lives down. As for me...well..after all that's happened lately--I'm not surprised. Just disgusted.... 32789@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#32792 the question is will these brave and distinguished men who fought for the US receive any money? i doubt it. i am saddened to think that any veteran would slander another veteran just because he/she chose not to become a us citizen and who still lives in the philippines, and if they recieved these benefits would be considered RICH in the PI. These filipino's fought alongside american soldiers and gave their lives for the US!! regardless of whether the war was 5, 10, 60 years ago, a promise made should be kept. but again, 60 years too late. and most likely these brave men and their families will see none of these benefits.... 32792@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#25415 I'm a Marine 'Nam vet. In addition, I have been an Officer in the Army Reserve for the past 35 years. Some of you are missing the point. In 1941, President Roosevelt inducted the entire Philippine Commonwealth Army into the U.S. Armed Forces. As a U.S. Commonwealth, by law, they didn't have any choice. These guys were serving officially as U.S. Soldiers, under American officers. Because they were U.S. Soldiers, they were promised the benefits of U.S. Soldiers. This was not only Roosevelt's personal promise to them, through the Commonwealth President (Manuel Quezon), but Douglas MacArthur's promise. At the time, we were desperate for their services. The Japanese had invaded the Philippines with 45,000 troops, and we had less than 20,000 American troops in the islands.... 25415@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#24698 Filipinos soldiers were DRAFTED by Roosevelt as the Philippines was part of the US Commonwealth at the time. Why could Roosevelt draft Filipinos? Because the US had played a devils bargain with Chinese in order to gain the Philippines - Dewey steamed into Manila Bay, played the Filipinos to "help liberate" their country, then had many executed in order to stop an "insurgency" that wanted Filipino Independence. Gotta love our foreign policy - Deny Delay until they pass away.... 24698@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#24683 This act is about supporting all of the troops who have fought under the American flag. As American nationals under the Commonwealth of the Philippines, these soldiers were under U.S. command and spilled blood with other Americans. It does not matter that the Philippines was not a state: veterans from Washington, D.C. still receive benefits, and rightfully so. It does not matter that the Philippines is now an independent country: of the 66 present-day countries allied with the U.S. in World War II, the Philippines is the only one that did not receive military benefits from the United States. All U.S. veterans should support this measure.... 24683@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#24447 "I,[Name], do solemnly swear... that I will bear true faith and allegiance...to the United States of America...that I will serve them honestly and faithfully...against all their enemies whomsoever...and I will obey the orders...of the President of the United States...And the orders of the officers appointed over me...according to the rules and Articles of War." That was the oath my grandfather took when he enlisted in the war. He pledged allegiance to the USA and they promised him full citizenship and equal benefits in return. What did he get? A couple thousand dollars because he took a gunshot wound when operating a heavy machine gun. I wasn't even able to see my grandpa because fell ill and money was scarce. I am sadden to know that the place I have called home for many years now have lied and betrayed my family and people. The Japanese promised sovereignty and alliance to the Filipinos if they gave it in return. I can't help it, but it makes me wonder.... 24447@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#23978 " LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND" it doesnt matter who you are. Filipinos or not.they're all soldiers.... 23978@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#23799 As a Desert Storm veteran (USAF), I can honestly say this is the most ridiculous piece of garbage legislation peddled by the Democrats so far this year. To contribute benefits to non-US citizens (at the expense of disabled U.S. veterans) is a travesty. No patriot should ever support this kind of PC and immoral capriciousness.... 23799@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#22944 Is the bill already been approved,, please send me the details in my email address zorjoab@yahoo.com as soon as posible,, ty and more power Im proud to be a Filipino!!!!... 22944@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#22759 I cant imagine why the US has renigued on paying this benefit. It should be paid now!!!!!!However, when it is paid it should only be paid to legitimat individuals. The Philippines is the most corrupt country in Asia and phony documents can be had anywhere in Manila. The U.S. needs to be very careful when paying the benefits. Dont think for one minute that thousands of phonies by the thousands will be lined up to collect if they can. We have spent hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayers hard earned cash on thieving dictators in the Philippines and a portion of that money should have gone to deserving veterens.... 22759@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#22644 we are just hoping that the benefits for filipino war veterans be given right away.61 years had passed we are grateful if that will be given. my father is already 86 years old.His unlimited service during the war be compensated.We wanted that before he will journey to another life he will enjoy the fruit of his labor.thank you very much. May God bless you.... 22644@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#22557 we the defendents of pow vet are looking for some grattitude that will be given by states to world warii vets.promise to fullfil to earn gratefullness anywhere in the wide world.......... 22557@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_760.html#22195 It is unfortunate that the Filipino veterans were left out of the little benefits they deserved after 60 years. The US is now providing money to unfriendly countries just to win their support. However, these Filipino vets fought for the US to achieve democracy and peace for Armerica and the world.... 22195@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT