Heroism of Fil-Am Veterans is Honored with World War Veterans Appreciation

Consul General to Los Angeles Adelio Angelito S. Cruz (third from left) joins the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) ministers in handing a symbolical cheque to the Filipino Veteran Foundation (FVF) officers. (Los Angeles PCG photo)

LOS ANGELES 03 September 2019 – The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, in partnership with the Filipino Veterans Foundation (FVF) and Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Ecclesiastical District of Los Angeles, honored the heroism of Filipino-American veterans in an event dubbed, “World War Veterans Appreciation” on 13 August 2019 at the Bob Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles.

Consul General to Los Angeles Adelio Angelito S. Cruz lauded the selfless service and sacrifices of the veterans during the Second World War. “These veterans were ordinary citizens who, out of their deep love for the country, responded to an extraordinary call of defending the country. They deserve this celebration as we owe to them the freedom that we enjoy today.

The event was attended by INC-United States delegation headed by District Minister of Florida Eduardo Javier, who handed grocery items to each Filipino veteran present during the event, as well as turned over a symbolic cheque of US$5,000 indicating INC’s donation to FVF.

A group of Filipino-Americans rendered performances as their way of showing appreciation to the Filipino veterans.

The event was one of the offshoot projects of FVF, a Filipino community organization headed by Dr. Jenny L. Batongmalaque, whose thrust is to “honor our veterans, promote community wellness, and preserve our heritage.” END

Filipino-American veterans receive gift bags from by INC-Los Angeles. (Los Angeles PCG photo)

Fellow Filipino Americans perform during the “World War Veterans Appreciation” (Los Angeles PCG photo)

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