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Harder, Veterans Groups Launch Final Effort to Secure Support for Vietnam Veterans Left Behind by VA
WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) and the largest veterans groups in the United States announced a final effort to secure coverage for Vietnam Veterans exposed to Agent Orange but who are unable to access support from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Legislation based on a bill Rep. Harder introduced was included in…
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VVA Chapter 887 President’s Report #19
1. Metro Manila and four nearby provinces move to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) while the rest of the country remains under Modified GCQ. We are still under Modified GCQ. While movement is less restricted, be aware that there are still areas where manned checkpoints still remain and entry restrictions are in effect. Many streets are…
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Fallen Comrade Report – August 21, 2020
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: LATE NOTICE: Case # 20-IC-21 Peter Frank Carroll, U.S. Army Veteran / Gulf War Era Veteran, Age 48 passed away March 26,…
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The President of the Philippines Declares a GCQ Manila City Lock-Down
BREAKING: President Duterte has placed Metro Manila back to general community quarantine (GCQ) until August 31, 2020. #COVID19PH Here’s the list of new quarantine classifications effective August 19 to 31, 2020: GCQ Metro ManilaBulacanCaviteLagunaRizalNueva EcijaBatangasQuezonIloilo CityCebu CityLapu-Lapu CityMandaue CityTalisay CityMinglanilla, CebuConsolacion, Cebu MGCQ The rest of the country
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Temporary Closure of Angeles City Hall Offices
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. has ordered the temporary closure of City Hall offices to give way for disinfection and contact tracing effective August 17, 2020 until further notice. The following offices, however, will remain open: City Social Welfare and Development Office,Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, City Health Office, City…
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First-Ever Agent Orange Awareness Day
Today is our first-ever Agent Orange Awareness Day. August 10, 1961 is thought to be the first day that the herbicide, known as Agent Orange, was sprayed in Vietnam. Operation Ranch Hand – involving the widespread use of the defoliant – began five months later. The Vietnam War may be over, but the battle continues…
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Travel Advisory. – U.S. Embassy in the Philippines- August 7, 2020
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines ALERT: The U.S. Department of State has updated its Philippines Travel Advisory. – U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (August 7, 2020) Please reconsider travel to the Philippines due to COVID-19. Additionally, exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, a measles outbreak, and kidnapping. Some areas…
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Fallen Comrades Report – August 04, 2020
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 # 20-59 Jay Benjamin Balaski – U.S. Army Veteran age 56, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at The Medical…
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U.S. Embassy in the Philippines – Health Alert: August 3, 2020
Metro Manila returns to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ); Classification for other areas remain per July 30 Philippine government announcement: Health Alert – U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.Effective August 4, 2020, per Philippine President Duterte’s directive, the following areas will revert to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). • Luzon – National Capital Region (Metro Manila),…
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VVA 887 President’s Report #17
We are still under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). President Duterte has extended quarantine restrictions until 15 August 2020 and states things will return to normal by December. Metro Manila accounts for more than half of the COVID-19 cases and deaths. President Duterte’s corona virus task force said it will lock down areas where cases…
