From the VA's site:
Filipino World War II Veterans
In February, VA announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act authorized a new benefit for Filipino Veterans who aided American troops during World War II. The VA Regional Office in Manila is now accepting claims for this one-time payment of $9,000 for non–U.S. citizens and $15,000 for Filipino Veterans with U.S. citizenship. Claims need to be received no later than Feb. 16, 2010. (claim form) (more information)
