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Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
We are pleased to celebrate with you the long-awaited passing of the Filipino World War II Veterans legislation (as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act 2009) by the U.S. Congress - a major victory for Filipino WWII veterans. Our thanks to all of you who kept vigil with us and supported our veterans’ cause. Those who have died can now rest in peace, and the few veterans who are still living can now feel vindicated.  For more timely news about Filipinos and the Philippines, click on http://www.filamimage.com.
FINAL UPDATE ON THE CONSULAR OUTREACH TO TEXAS:
A total of 1500 applicants for passport renewals and dual citizenship have been received for Houston, and Houston is no longer accepting applications.
As of this writing, we are also expecting at least 1,200 applicants and still have a few dozen time slots available in Dallas for Monday, March 16, 2009. Those of you who have not yet requested an appointment but need the service, we suggest you do so ASAP as the time slots are going very fast. For instructions, refer to our previous message, or click on the Consulate’s website: http://www.philippineconsulatela.org
If you have already applied, make sure your name is listed in the Applicants Register, also published in the website. You have to be present at the exact assigned hour and MUST have an appointment - absolutely no walk-ins will be entertained.
Driving directions for Dallas:
- From I-35E North, exit and turn left on Exit 448 - Round Grove (also known as FM3040).
- Drive west about 2-1/2 miles on Round Grove, then turn right on Valley Parkway.
- Drive a quarter of a mile on Valley Parkway. The Memorial Park Recreation Center is on your left. Exact address is: 1950-A/B Valley Parkway, Memorial Park Rec Center, Lewisville Texas 75067.
See you there!
Sincerely,
Gus Mercado
Executive Director
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