Christmas Get-Together for WWII Filipino Veterans

Left photo: Consul General Adelio Angelito Cruz addressing the audience; Right photo, from left: Ms. Ellen Samson, FACC-SLA President Frederick Alain Docdocil, Consul General Cruz, FACC Tri-County President Merwynn Montenegro with veterans who received special blankets.

27 December 2017 LOS ANGELES — Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz attended the joint hosting by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce – Tri County (FACCTC) and the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce – SouthBay Los Angeles (FACC-SLA) of a Christmas celebration honoring World War II Filipino-American veterans at the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in downtown Los Angeles on December 19.

The lunch event, was attended by both members of the Chambers, former City of Carson Mayor Jim Dear including World War II veterans and their spouses, as well as Filipino Veterans Foundation Executive Director Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque. 

During the event, Consul General Cruz thanked the Chambers for co-sponsoring the event.  He also thanked the Veterans for their service and sacrifice during World War II.  END

Consul General Cruz with both Fil-Am Chambers and WW II veterans and their spouses.

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