Filipino WWII Veterans Resource
Rooted in Serving Filipino World War II Veterans and their Families
BEC was founded in 1999 as the Veterans Equity Center. In present day, BEC continues to fulfill its original mission to honor, serve, and advocate for the veterans and their families.
Learn more about the history of the veterans here.
Congressional Gold Medal
On December 14, 2016, President Barack Obama signed into law the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015. The United States Congress bestowed the highest civilian award to the Filipino World War II Veterans; the United States Mint has produced a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively recognize the contribution of the Filipino Veterans. Eligible Filipino Veterans and a surviving family member will be awarded a bronze replica.
Filipino WWII Veterans Parole Program
The Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy offers certain benificiaries of approved family-based immigration visa petition the opportunity to request a discretionary grant of parole. Parole is not a visa; however, it allows veterans' children to enter the United States and to work temporarily.
