The Philippine Air Force (PAF), in coordination with the City Government of Pasay City, led a simple commemoration program of the 76th Anniversary of the Retaking of Nichols Airfield on 16 February 2021 at the Pasay Historical Marker, Brgy. 183 Villamor, Pasay City. Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano, who was not able to attend continue reading : PAF COMMEMORATES 76TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETAKING OF NICHOLS AIRFIELD
122ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST SHOT THAT STARTED THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR COMMEMORATED
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with the City Government of Manila, led a simple commemoration program in remembrance of the 122nd Anniversary of the First Shot that Started the Philippine-American War on 04 February 2021 at Sociego St. cor. Silencio St., Sampaloc, Manila. Manila City Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna led continue reading : 122ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST SHOT THAT STARTED THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR COMMEMORATED
REJOINDER ON DBM SECRETARY’S STATEMENT REGARDING PVAO’S ROLE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL PAY OF AFP RETIREES
The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) would like to clarify that the issue regarding the provision of the differential pay of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) retirees is not under the jurisdiction of PVAO. The PVAO administers the pension and non-pension benefits of World War II veterans, Korean War veterans, Vietnam War veterans, continue reading : REJOINDER ON DBM SECRETARY’S STATEMENT REGARDING PVAO’S ROLE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL PAY OF AFP RETIREES
76TH LINGAYEN GULF LANDINGS, 14TH PANGASINAN VETERANS DAY CELEBRATED IN SOLEMN WREATH LAYING
In a simple celebration, the Pangasinenses commemorated the gallantry of our veterans during the 76th Lingayen Gulf Landings and the 14th Pangasinan Veterans Day on 09 January 2021. To prevent the transmission of the COVID 19 virus most especially to veterans who are more prone to the virus, the provincial government of Pangasinan opted for continue reading : 76TH LINGAYEN GULF LANDINGS, 14TH PANGASINAN VETERANS DAY CELEBRATED IN SOLEMN WREATH LAYING
SND APPOINTS COL POBRE AS VFP PRESIDENT
Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana appointed veteran Col. Cesar P. Pobre (Ret) as the new Acting President of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP) effective on 04 January 2021. The appointment came following the passing of the former VFP President, World War II veteran and retired Sandiganbayan Justice, Manuel R. Pamaran continue reading : SND APPOINTS COL POBRE AS VFP PRESIDENT