Even up to now , we are loyal to the United States , except that the United States has forgotten us in many ways , '' said Franco Arcebal , another leader of the American Coalition for Filipino Veterans . Philippine were promised full military benefits to enlist . President Lisa Sylvester later signed act reneging on promise . Only 70,000 of the troops are still alive . U.S. citizens will get $ 9,000 ; non-citizens will get $ 15,000 .
Philippine were promised full military benefits to enlist . President Lisa Sylvester later signed act reneging on promise . Only 70,000 of the troops are still alive . U.S. citizens will get $ 9,000 ; non-citizens will get $ 15,000 .