Filipino World War II Veterans Equity Act

However, Filipino World War 2 benefits still fall short. They are not eligible for non-war related disability pensions that their American counterparts receive. Many Filipino Americans are barely subsisting and seek livable pensions. In 1993, the Filipino Veterans Equity Act was first introduced to enable Filipino World War II Veterans full benefits. Until today, this act has not been successfully passed. The Filipino American community, young and old, continue to struggle and fight for the rights of our Filipino heroes.

American Coalition for Filipino Veterans, Inc.; Editorial, San Francisco Chronicle, July 6, 2005; B8.