Those living veterans of the World War II will receive a “lump sum” by the US government, according to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs of the American Assembly.
Remembering that the US Congress passed a $787-B nga economic stimulus package by President Barack Obama, that includes the $198-million that will be given to Pinoy veterans.
According to the law, veterans in the Philippines will receive $9,000 while veterans in America will receive $15,000.
According to Department of Foreign Affairs, from 250,000 veterans, a number of 18,000 have already received the “lump sum”.