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Asian American news

Mon, 11/16/2009 - 17:11

Here's a bunch of links to articles that you might find interesting.  Check on updates about Filipino Veterans, Vallay Varro, Raja Krishnamoorthi and more.

For many Asian Americans, cultural factors help limit recession's impact

Chinese-Americans see Obama's trip in unique light


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Filipino Veterans Still Waiting on Benefits

Tue, 08/11/2009 - 22:19

Here's a disturbing report. It seems the Filipino Veterans who waited decades to receive the benefits initially promised by the U.S. government in 1946 are still waiting.


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Today's Worst Asian American in the World - Senator John Ensign (R-NV)

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 12:38

Yes, that John Ensign.  H/T to Keith Chow (who got it from Jeff Yang who got it from Curtis) for pointing this out in his Facebook status update. Although John Ensign is part Filipino (and according to his


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Senator Ensign Filipino?

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 10:52

Okay, this may not come as a surprise to some readers, but it did to me. I guess Republican Senator John Ensign of Nevada, who recently admitted to having an affair with a former campaign worker and then having his parents provide the woman and her husband with questionable "gifts" of $96,000, claims to be part Filipino.

According to the article in the Filipino Reporter:


Filipino Veterans and Immigrant Family Reunification on Horizon with Akaka (D-Hawaii) Bill

Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:56

On this Fourth of July weekend, we should remember the people who sacrificed and served in the U.S. military.  For Filipino Veterans, over 60 years after World War II, the U.S. is just beginning to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices they made.  It's only been a few months since these aging veterans could start requesting their benefits that all other U.S. war veterans receive.


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Filipino Veterans Can Start Process of Receiving Benefits

Mon, 02/23/2009 - 11:30
fullequitynow Facing ever-increasing challenges, President Obama's Administration seems to be in a rush to make sure that the funds from the stimulus package start to have an immediate impact. This includes distributing the benefits to Filipino Veterans who were denied equity for their service in WWII, but have now been granted a small measure of justice. According to this article in the Philippines, Filipino Veterans can start requesting their benefits of $9,000-$15,000 ($15,000 for veterans who have become US citizens and $9,000 for non-US citizens) this Thursday. A few more of the rules have also become clearer:
“We’re very busy getting ready for that. We’re going out [to] provinces to make sure we reach people personally,” Ambassador Kristie Kenney said. ... Applications must be submitted by February 16, 2010, and claims by spouses, widows or children of veterans will not be accepted, the US embassy said. “Unfortunately it doesn’t apply to” dead veterans or their families,” Kenney said. “The legislation is clear, you have to be alive.” But she gave assurances “each case will be looked at to make sure that [they are] the right people, that they are indeed eligible. In some cases it might take longer or less longer.”
Some more info after the jump:

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Filipino Veterans Can Start Process of Receiving Benefits

Mon, 02/23/2009 - 11:30
fullequitynow Facing ever-increasing challenges, President Obama's Administration seems to be in a rush to make sure that the funds from the stimulus package start to have an immediate impact. This includes distributing the benefits to Filipino Veterans who were denied equity for their service in WWII, but have now been granted a small measure of justice. According to this article in the Philippines, Filipino Veterans can start requesting their benefits of $9,000-$15,000 ($15,000 for veterans who have become US citizens and $9,000 for non-US citizens) this Thursday. A few more of the rules have also become clearer:
“We’re very busy getting ready for that. We’re going out [to] provinces to make sure we reach people personally,” Ambassador Kristie Kenney said. ... Applications must be submitted by February 16, 2010, and claims by spouses, widows or children of veterans will not be accepted, the US embassy said. “Unfortunately it doesn’t apply to” dead veterans or their families,” Kenney said. “The legislation is clear, you have to be alive.” But she gave assurances “each case will be looked at to make sure that [they are] the right people, that they are indeed eligible. In some cases it might take longer or less longer.”
Some more info after the jump:

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Filipino Vets Remain Cautiously Optimistic

Mon, 02/16/2009 - 15:18

fullequitynow With the signing of the economic stimulus package tomorrow in Denver, President Barack Obama will be taking a major step in rectifying one of the leading issues driving AAPI political organizing and activism in the community. On the eve of that signing, many of the Fil Vets and organizers are remaining cautiously optimistic. I guess after being denied what is rightly yours for over sixty years, I can understand why many of them are still waiting to see what happens tomorrow. For some links to some really great articles, "flip" to the other side. :)


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U.S. Congress Passes Filipino WWII Veterans Legislation

Sat, 02/14/2009 - 08:12
Congratulations to all those who worked so hard on this issue and for so many years. It really is about honoring the veterans of this country. As for politically how this plays out, and we are a political site, it will be interesting to see how this is reported in the Filipino press and whether or not it turns some of those Republican-leaning members of the community more towards the Democratic party. Here's another press release, this time from the National Alliance for Filipino Veterans Equity:
President Obama expected to sign historic bill days before 63rdanniversary of Rescission Act that first revoked U.S. veteran status for Filipino WWII veterans Washington, DC- The U.S. Congress today approved HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the economic stimulus bill, which includes legislation regarding Filipino World War II veterans. With this vote, the bill is expected to be signed by President Obama on February 16, Presidents’ Day. This is an historic advance for these veterans, who have been fighting for recognition of their service during WWII for over 60 years.

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U.S. Congress Passes Filipino WWII Veterans Legislation

Sat, 02/14/2009 - 08:12
Congratulations to all those who worked so hard on this issue and for so many years. It really is about honoring the veterans of this country. As for politically how this plays out, and we are a political site, it will be interesting to see how this is reported in the Filipino press and whether or not it turns some of those Republican-leaning members of the community more towards the Democratic party. Here's another press release, this time from the National Alliance for Filipino Veterans Equity:
President Obama expected to sign historic bill days before 63rdanniversary of Rescission Act that first revoked U.S. veteran status for Filipino WWII veterans Washington, DC- The U.S. Congress today approved HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the economic stimulus bill, which includes legislation regarding Filipino World War II veterans. With this vote, the bill is expected to be signed by President Obama on February 16, Presidents’ Day. This is an historic advance for these veterans, who have been fighting for recognition of their service during WWII for over 60 years.

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