A Story of Patriotism and Duty to Country

Mr. Celestino Almeda, a 103-year-old World War II Veteran, congratulated by House Speaker Paul Ryan on Oct 25, 2017 at the Emancipation Hall, Capitol Hill, at Washington, D.C. By Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret), Chairman (www.FilVetRep.org) Rarely do we stand in awe in...

“Duty to Country – A Broken Promise” Launch

Jon Melegrito via FilVetREP (www.FilVetRep.org) ​For Immediate Release December 1, 2020 Contact: Jon Melegrito Tel. 202-361-0296 Email: jdmelegrito@gmail.com In the summer of 2013, FilVetREP came together to create a national campaign to raise national awareness about...

Remember Dec. 8, 1941 – A time to reflect and memorialize.

​For Immediate Release December 8, 2020 Contact: Jon Melegrito Tel. 202-361-0296 Email: jdmelegrito@gmail.com By Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret) Chairman, FilVet REP Dec 8, 1941 was a devastating time in the Philippines. The Japanese Imperial Forces attacked Batan...

Celestino Almeda

On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces invaded the Philippines. Approximately 250,000 Filipino citizens volunteered with the U.S. armed forces during World War II to liberate their country. Despite their service, President Truman signed the Rescission Act of 1946,...