NEWS
Landing at Lingayen Gulf
On January 9, 1945 the Americans landed unopposed at Lingayen Gulf in Luzon. The Battle for Lingayen Gulf commenced three days earlier on January 6, with a ferocious Allied bombardment of suspected Japanese positions along the coast by ships from the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. Gen. Mac Arthur and his forces liberated Luzon on January 9, l945.
THE NEW CHARTER
The New Charter of the Philippine Veterans Bank
R.A. 11597 provides that the state shall recognize its duty to execute viable plans that will promote the welfare of the Filipino war veterans and retired military personnel, including their surviving spouses, orphans and compulsory heirs.
The new charter of the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) now allows post-World War II veterans and retirees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and their spouses and heirs. to own shares in the Bank with an increased capitalization of at least Php10 Billion. It will allow the bank to increase its capitalization and include post-World War II veterans to be shareholders while maintaining priority for World War II veterans and their immediate heirs.
War of Our Fathers Exhibits
EXHIBIT: Benguet Capitol
Adivay Festival features “War of our Fathers” Exhibit at Benguet Capitol Benguet celebrated its 123rd Founding Anniversary through the Adivay Festival in November 2023. Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas invited[…]
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EXHIBIT: SM City Baguio
Veterans Bank’s WWII Exhibit showcased at SM City Baguio BAGUIO CITY – In response to community demand and a special request from the City Government of Baguio, Philippine Veterans Bank[…]
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EXHIBIT: Baguio City, PMA
PVB’s “War of Our Fathers,” Honors Heroes at the Philippine Military Academy BAGUIO CITY — Cadets of the Philippine Military Academy learned the true meaning of heroism and patriotism with[…]
Read moreA Journey of Service and Leadership
In the realm of the Philippine’s rich military history, certain individuals stand out as guardians of peace, leadership and valor. The story of Lt. Gen. Jaime de los Santos is a testament of an officer’s dedication in serving the country and its people, an inspiring journey in becoming a symbol of honor and integrity.
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Women of War
Magdalena Leones: Lioness of the Filipina Agents
A bemedalled hero yet unknown to her countrymen. It is not so hard to summon memory but it is hard to recapture the conditions that led to the wars not of our own making in which Filipino heroes died. The Philippines had been in a state of war for the better part with countless individual stories of valor and patriotism. In the Second World War, we look back at the story of Corporal Magdalena Estoesta Leones who rose to the challenge when every Filipino felt the need to sacrifice for the country.
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