Filipinos were promised full military benefits to enlist . The US government has been trying for years to get the Philippines to join its war on drugs Only about 15,000 of the troops are still alive . U.S. citizens will get $ 15,000 ; non-citizens will get $ 9,000 .
Filipinos were promised full military benefits to enlist . President Truman later signed act reneging on promise . Only about 15,000 of the troops are still alive . U.S. citizens will get $ 15,000 ; non-citizens will get $ 9,000 .