"Thousands of Filipinos fought for the United States military against Japan during the Second World War. But, after the war, these veterans began another long battle to gain recognition as American war veterans. Victory came more than 60 years later, when the U.S. Congress granted a one-time cash payment to all Filipino veterans for "suffering endured". Frail and old now, some veterans say it has come nearly too late. The pulmonary ward of Manila's Veterans Hospital is filled with old and frail men, once able-bodied soldiers who helped the United States defeat Japan during the Second World War.For them, a new American law granting at least $9,000 as a one-time payment for their service in the U.S. military has come almost too late." (2009, Voanews.com)
The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country made up of more than 7,000 islands. It has a warm tropical climate, diverse landscape, and a rich culture. The Philippines is a popular destination for business and travel.
The Philippines has a rich history. The first inhabitants of the Philippines were the Negritos, who are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia over 30,000 years ago. The first recorded visit to the Philippines by a Westerner was by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. The Philippines was colonized by Spain in the 16th century. After more than three centuries of Spanish rule, the Philippines became a colony of the United States in 1898. The Philippines gained its independence from the United States in 1946.
The Philippines is a democratic republic. The president is the head of state and the head of government. The president is elected by popular vote for a six-year term. The Congress is the legislative branch of the government. The Congress is made up of the Senate and
Comments
Post a Comment