veteran's benefits..

Philippines
July 3, 2012 11:03pm CST
I just heard a news from my neighborhood who became so rich because of his grandfather who was a veteran/a volunteered soldier way back when there was still a war here in the Philippines a long time ago. I was indeed shocked upon hearing that they got 31 million from that. How lucky is he, isn't it?? Have you heard this kind of experience too??
3 responses
lady Di
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
6 Jul 12
Wow, that is shocking..I have never heard of anyone else with a similar story.. I thought they just gave the veterans pension every month.. that is all. My grandfather was a veteran.
karstine29
@karstine29 (694)
• Philippines
6 Jul 12
Oh.. that's nice to hear. Is your grandfather a Filipino who served the war before?? Can you tell me the amount he is receiving every month?? I am just really curious.
stanley777
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
4 Jul 12
Wow. that is truly shocking.. But quite unbelievable.. i thought it was only pension? My father was a war veteran and they only gave him money every month.. he was also in the world war 3 and i think it was the Americans that gave the money...although i am not so sure.
karstine29
@karstine29 (694)
• Philippines
5 Jul 12
Oh?? I think so.. It's true. Yes, it's indeed unbelievable. They were really blessed. My neighbor's grandfather was the Coronel at that time when there was a war. That's why they received that very big money. If you don't mind how much was the pension your father get?? So, your father is rich too. And I think you too. haha Wow!! you're so lucky then.
Jane
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
4 Jul 12
Are you referring to Filipino-US veterans? Yes, that is true. Those soldier veterans receives a good amount of compensation from US government. We also have neighbors who are US vets, my father in-law is a Vietnam based soldier during his time and also receive a good compensation when he retired from work.
karstine29
@karstine29 (694)
• Philippines
5 Jul 12
Yes, exactly!! Wow!! that was such a good thing to hear. Can I ask if how much was the money your neighbor got?? As for our neighbor.. They got that very big amount because his grandfather was a Coronel. Do you know how much was the pension they get after that US vet retired from work?? I am just curious..