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CONSULAR UPDATE September 15, 2020
CONSULAR UPDATE: The U.S. Department of State has temporarily extended the expiration period requirement for interview waiver from within 12 months to 24 months. This policy is in effect until December 31, 2020 and applicable for applicants renewing their nonimmigrant visas in the same classification.From now through December 31, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in the…
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Fallen Comrade Report – September 14, 2020
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following UPDATE is provided by the Casualty Office of the American Legion Post 123: Final Approval by ABMC and CFZ has been received for the Burial of Fallen Comrade: Case # 20-IC-25 Michael John Ansell, 1Lt., U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star,…
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Message for U.S. Citizens: Voter Registration and Ballot Request Deadlines
MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS: VOTER REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST DEADLINES IN SOME STATES ARE AS EARLY AS OCTOBER 5, 2020 FOR THE NOVEMBER 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. Overseas absentee voting is fast, easy, and available anywhere in the world. Overseas voters who are eligible to vote can participate in all general, primary, and special elections for…
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Fallen Comrade Report – September 8, 2020
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by the Casualty Office of the American Legion Post 123 on Tuesday, Sep 8, 2020: Final Approval by ABMC and CFZ has been received for the Burial of Fallen Comrade: Case # 20-65 Alan Wayne Nicholson, U.S. Army Veteran, age 70, is approved…
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Fallen Comrade Report – September 7, 2020
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by the Casualty Office of the American Legion Post 123: It is the sad duty of the Casualty Office to inform you that another Comrade has fallen: Case # 20-66 Gary Lee Knowlton, CWO-4, U.S. Navy Retired, age 66, a resident of Bulacan,…
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75 years ago today, General Yamashita formally surrendered Japanese forces in the Philippines
75 years ago today, at the American Residence in Baguio City, General Yamashita formally surrendered Japanese forces in the Philippines, marking the end of World War II in the Philippines and ending one of the darkest and saddest periods in our history. Today, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr., Secretary of National Defense Delfin…
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Fallen Comrade Report – September 3, 2020
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by the Casualty Office of the American Legion Post 123: It is the sad duty of the Casualty Office to inform you that two (2) Comrades have fallen: Case # 20-64 William Paul Ward, MSgt, U..S. Air Force Retired, age 83 passed away…
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U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Health Alert September 03, 2020
Change in quarantine status for several regions across the Philippines(Health Alert – U.S. Embassy in the Philippines)According to the Philippines government, the following quarantine classifications will be in effect September 1-30, 2020:• Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ): Mindanao – Iligan City• General Community Quarantine (GCQ): Luzon – National Capital Region (Metro Manila), and provinces of…
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VVA Chapter PI 887 President’s Report #20
1. No change in quarantine status for us as of this posting. Philippine President Duterte has extended partial restrictions for the Manila area until 30 September 2020 due to increased cases of COVID-19. Please remain vigilant for any changes in the areas you live and the areas which you wish to travel. 2. If your…
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U.S. service members, with the support of the Philippine Air Force, donated personal protective equipment
U.S. service members, with the support of the Philippine Air Force, donated personal protective equipment to the Ciudad Medical Center Zamboanga and Zamboanga City government to aid frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19. During the handover ceremony, Mayor Beng Climaco expressed her gratitude for the long-standing partnership and friendship between the United States and…
