Veterans Affairs
The U. S. government provides veteran's benefits programs for certain Philippine nationals as well as veterans of the U. S. armed forces living in the Philippines.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has maintained a Regional Office in the Philippines since 1921. The Regional Office is located at 1131 Roxas Blvd. Manila 0930 in the U.S. Embassy Annex Building. Benefits counselors are available from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday to answer veteran’s benefits questions. The toll free telephone number is 1-800 1-888 5252. 528-2500. In Metro Manila the direct line is 528-2500. To send e-mail inquiries, visit the Veterans Affairs website here.
In addition to the Regional Office, Veterans Affairs operates a Clinic located at 2201 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300. Clinic hours of operation are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Medical care is limited to service connected disabilities only and includes out-patient care at the clinic and in-patient care at various contract hospitals. Prior authorization is required for non-emergency out-patient care and hospitalization. Persons having questions concerning eligibility for treatment should call 833-4566; Fax (632)831-4454. To send e-mail inquiries, visit the website here.
Visa information
The Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Manila is one of the largest and busiest consular operations in the world. It provides Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visa Services and American Citizen Services. It is located along Roxas Boulevard next to the Museo Pambata and across the street from the Bayview Hotel.
To find out more about Immigrant Visas, please click here.
To find out more about Non-immigrant Visas, please click here. Applications are made by an appointment.
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has many projects in the Philippines. USAID programs focus on strengthening peace in conflict-affected Mindanao by promoting good governance, increasing economic opportunities, protecting the environment, strengthening health services, and improving basic education. Please visit the USAID web site to learn more about USAID/Philippines innovative programs and activities.
For more information on USAID click here.
Below are example of USAID Projects.
Computer Literacy and Internet Connection (CLIC)
The Computer Literacy and Internet Connection project (CLIC) provides Internet-connected computers to additional high schools in conflict-affected areas. It also provides additional computers to selected high schools previously provided with CLIC assistance. CLIC also l provides Internet connections, and through the Teacher-CLIC Program, will provide Internet-connected computers to selected elementary schools primarily for teachers' use.
Alliance for Mindanao Off-Grid Renewable Energy (AMORE)
The Alliance for Mindanao Off-Grid Renewable Energy (AMORE), is a collaboration between the U.S. government and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines. The project provides a sustainable approach to bring electricity to remote communities in Mindanao with renewable energy. This program will also contribute to peace and development initiatives in Mindanao by improving the quality of life in these communities.