7th Annual Veterans Day Parade Held in Historic Filipinotown

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Hundreds of Filipino American youth together with the Filipino World War II Veterans marched through the streets of Historic Filipintown to protest the 61 years of injustice and inequities.

The 7th Annual Veterans Day march-parade was held by the Justice For Filipino Veterans (JFAV), an alliance of students,youth and veterans groups. The parade was held for the eight straight year and is sponsored by the Office of Councilmember Eric Garcetti.

The US Congress despite the promises of political leaders failed to pass the veterans equity bills HR 1415 and SB760 which is believed to be dead this year. Congresssman Bob Filner promised to pass the equity bill

The march started from Lake Street Park snaked around Historic Filipinotown streets and ended back at the memorial where a program was held unto the late afternoon. They also pad tribute to the remaining 18,000 veterans.

There are only 18,000 remaining veterans out of more than 250,000 who fought during the war in the Philippines.

Philippine Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon was present during the events. Veterans leaders like Peping Baclig, Franco Arcebal, Jack Vergara and Nick Gadia wer also present during the affair.

For more information call about the JFAV please call Jason Yap at (213) 241-0995 or Mike Nailat at (213)382-1819