Manila, Philippines (PIA) — The United States Congress approved on November 30, 2016, the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional gold medal Act of 2015. The bill unanimously passed the Senate on July 13, 2016 and is now one step closer to becoming a law, pending President Barack Obama’s signature. The Senate version (S.1555) was sponsored by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Dean Heller (R-NV), Harry Reid (D-NV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Brian Schatz (D-HI). The […]