Filipino WWII Vets

Akaka Vows to Continue Fighting for Filipino WWII Veteran Equality 10/04/08. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement today regarding legislation to provide recognition to Filipino World War II veterans who served under U.S. military command. Akaka vowed to renew his advocacy in the new Congress next year after efforts to bring the legislation to final passage last week was obstructed in the Senate. U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs