Leyte historian: Return of Balingiga Bells ‘a veteran-to-veteran effort’

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:45:00 +0000

Leyte historian: Return of Balingiga Bells ‘a veteran-to-veteran effort’

An insult to the veterans.This was how a local historian described President Duterte’s claim that the CIA was instrumental to the return of Balangiga Bells.

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Bill on 300% pension hike for Filipino war veterans awaits Duterte’s signature

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:40:03 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — The bill that will increase the monthly pension of Filipino war veterans by 300 percent has been sent to Malacañang and is awaiting the signing of President Rodrigo Duterte.

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