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Fallen Comrade Report 10/05/2021
The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Burial Assistance Office. Final approval by ABMC and CFZ has been received for these Comrades: Case # 21-86, Peter Thomas Calvo Cepede, Capt, U.S. Army Retired, age 73, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at St. Raphael Foundation & Medical Center Dau,…
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Fallen Comrade Report 09/27/2021
The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Burial Assistance Office. It is our sad duty inform you that these comrades have fallen: Case # 21-86, Peter Thomas Calvo Cepede, Capt. U.S. Army Retired, age 73, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at St. Raphael Foundation & Medical Center Dau,…
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VA Manila Ending COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Effective 9/21/21
MANILA VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS September 21, 2021 VA MANILA ENDING COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS EFFECTIVE 9/21/21 VA Manila recently received guidance from VA’s Office of General Counsel regarding the interpretation of the SAVES LIVES Act and VA’s ability to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals outside of the United States. Based on this guidance,…
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Fallen Comrade Report 09/20/2021
The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Burial Assistance Office. Final approval by ABMC and CFZ has been received for these comrades: Case # 21-76, Phillip Bryan Adams, U.S. Navy Veteran, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his residence in Balibago, Angeles City. Rendering of Military…
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Fallen Comrade Report 09-15-2021
The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Burial Assistance Office. Pending Approval by ABMC and CFZ for the following comrades: Case # 21-76, Phillip Bryan Adams, U.S. Navy Veteran, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his residence in Balibago, Angeles City. The family has requested rendering…
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Virtual Outreach Program-09-15-2021
September 15, 2021 Dear VA Partner Organizations and Advocates: As part of the VA Regional Office and Outpatient Clinic’s virtual outreach program to provide information to Veterans and their beneficiaries throughout the Philippines, we will conduct a Virtual Outreach on September 24, 2021, at 10:00 am. We have hosted several virtual outreach events throughout fiscal…
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Health Alert: Granular Lockdown and Alert Level System – 09/15/2021
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines September 15, 2021 Health Alert: Granular Lockdown and Alert Level System The Philippine government is piloting a new framework which establishes a “granular lockdown” and alert level system. The new framework places the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 4 beginning September 16. …
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Fallen Comrade Report 09-13-2021
The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Burial Assistance Office. It is our sad duty to inform you that Six (6) Comrades have fallen: Case # 21-82 – Gregory Thomas “Mouse” Welch, CTAC, U.S. Navy Retired age 67, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his residence in…
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9/11 We Will Always Never Forget!
The 9/11 terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people and injured thousands at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Commemorative events are held at all three sites on the anniversary of the attacks. At the annual observance held at the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan, family members of the victims read aloud…
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U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency in the Philippines (September 10, 2021)
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency in the Philippines (September 10, 2021) Location: Philippines Event: U.S. citizens are urged to be cautious and vigilant when living and traveling abroad given the potential threat of terrorist attacks and extremist action against U.S. citizens and interests. As the 20th anniversary of September 11th approaches, the possibility…
