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Farewell to Col. Edwin Ramsey, 95
Members of the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society pay their final respects to Col. Edwin P. Ramsey, an officer in the 26th Cavalry Regiment of the Philippine Scouts, who headed a guerrilla force in the Philippines during the Second World War. Ramsey, who passed away at the age of 95 on March 7, was buried with […]
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First round goes to veterans; unanimous vote for family reunification provision
By Maricar CP Hampton Filipino World War II veterans who have waited for years to reunite with their adult children have something to feel happy about. On May 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee accepted by unanimous vote an amendment proposing family reunification. The Filipino Veterans Family Reunification amendment was introduced by Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono […]
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Tell me a story, Mang Rey
By Maricar CP Hampton Most barbers love to tell stories. It should come easy for Remigio Cabacar, a Navy cook for 25 years and former FBI chef who served four directors. The name of his hair grooming salon in Fort Washington, Maryland says it best: “Friendly Barbershop.” If you’re a Filipino customer, Mang Rey,87, will […]
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In remembering Bataan Day, veterans decry inaction on equity claims
On the anniversary of the Bataan Day of Valor, Filipino American veterans criticized the Obama Administration’s alleged inaction in addressing the U.S. Army’s denial of certification of military service for thousands of their comrades. “We have waited and waited for action from President Obama. It has been six months since Obama formed his Interagency Working […]