The Veterans Federation of the Philippines Sons and Daughters Association Inc. re-elected Deputy Speaker and TUCP Party Rep. Raymond Democrito Mendoza as its national president.
The group also elected Veterans Bank first vice president Miguel Angelo Villa-Real as its national executive vice-President during its national assembly. Mendoza is the son of labor leader and WWII veteran Democrito Mendoza, while Villa-Real is the grandson of former Education Undersecretary Andres Clemente, also a WWII veteran who saw action in the Visayas as 2nd Lieutenant in the first Battalion, Infantry, 61st Division of the Philippine Army.
The Veterans Federation of the Philippines Sons and Daughters Association Inc. re-elected Deputy Speaker and TUCP Party-List Rep. Raymond Democrito Mendoza as its national president and elected Veterans Bank first vice president Miguel Angelo Villa-Real as its national executive vice-President during its national assembly.
Founded in 1988, the VFP-SDAI is a non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian corporation and is an auxiliary unit of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines. It is the national association of direct descendants of Filipino veterans from across all regions of the country. VFP SDAI was created to defend the rights and interests of Filipino veterans, including their widows and orphans. It aims to instill patriotism and love of country among members and the public as exemplified by their veteran parents who fought for freedom and democracy. It also aims to provide assistance in business and livelihood training for its members.
“Our immediate aim right now is to revive the membership of the SDAI which was affected by the pandemic. Now that events and activities are returning to pre-pandemic levels, we can now not only resume but expand our program and projects,” said Mendoza.