tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post1521679091993229852..comments2023-11-18T22:47:27.650-08:00Comments on The Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK): 1950-1955: 19th BATTALION COMBAT TEAM (Motorized)Art Villasantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-23735116798217717952020-12-01T00:12:23.189-08:002020-12-01T00:12:23.189-08:00In honor of my lolo Delfin Garcia and all the PEFT...In honor of my lolo Delfin Garcia and all the PEFTOK soldiers we salute you for your heroism and service. God bless us all. Boss Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056079253719544760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-40926257316559974852020-06-12T19:06:58.014-07:002020-06-12T19:06:58.014-07:00Thank you for sharing with us some of the stories ...Thank you for sharing with us some of the stories wherein my late father 2Lt. Juan Banzales, it will be more fruitful things to see so.e of the pictures of him during the time of battle. Hope we can see one of his picture. Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00767476778457269553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-41727923840597812962020-05-04T13:16:09.986-07:002020-05-04T13:16:09.986-07:00Same here. My father msgt Federico G. Quejada was ...Same here. My father msgt Federico G. Quejada was member of the 19th bct. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550078662998435489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-24512582961259555962019-11-15T23:23:20.804-08:002019-11-15T23:23:20.804-08:00Sir, my uncle was also a member of 19BCT PEFTOK, n...Sir, my uncle was also a member of 19BCT PEFTOK, name CPL ROBERTO R ERILLA 482225 (INF) PA unfortunately he died last 24 December 2010, Before he died.,he said the last will and Old age..favorable kindly help sir.,thank you very much sir.,SGT BENJAMIN B ERILLA (FA) PA CP Nr# 09104980398 / 09350566078Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336393427769412883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-36243039042637539462019-09-17T23:17:21.416-07:002019-09-17T23:17:21.416-07:00Sir, my uncle was also a member of 19bct peftok, u...Sir, my uncle was also a member of 19bct peftok, unfortunately he died early this morning without single recognition/compensation due to him..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083672882724317070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-82113933314766493502019-03-25T00:26:35.748-07:002019-03-25T00:26:35.748-07:00Hi, Sir! I'm a daughter of Mr. Eduardo A. Rold...Hi, Sir! I'm a daughter of Mr. Eduardo A. Roldan, who also fought in the Korean War under 19th BCT. He is already 89 y/o and a retired P.C ( Philippines Constable).<br />I've read about your participation in the war. In behalf of my father, we would like to know or ask for your assistance if you could possibly refer us to the office or organization where we could inquire if there are other benefits given to them.<br />This is actually our 2nd email. The 1st was sent to Koreanwar.org last week and still awaiting for their response . <br />By emailing you, We're keeping are fingers crossed to get a positive reply about our inquiry. <br /><br />Thank you very much.<br /><br />Very truly yours,<br /><br /><br />Ma. Rona A. Roldan-Jandusay<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228917568936283418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-21758572200711161222019-03-20T00:11:25.410-07:002019-03-20T00:11:25.410-07:00I am so honored that my father was among those her...I am so honored that my father was among those heroes. He belongs to the 19th BCT.<br /><br />I am so proud and thankful to the Lord for keeping him safe during the battle.<br /><br />We have visited twice the Peftok Memorial Hall. During those visits he was always emotional and teary eyed especially when he found his name in the roster.<br /><br />Last July 25, 2018, he was one of those who were given recognition by the Korean government. The event was held at Naga City Camarines Sur.<br /><br />My father will be celebrating his 88th birthday comes May 7, 2019.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230665351664999886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-57868939644767803682019-02-04T00:37:30.927-08:002019-02-04T00:37:30.927-08:00I'm curious if all the name of the PEFTOK sold...I'm curious if all the name of the PEFTOK soldiers were written in the memorial hall that you've mention. My grandfather was part of the 19th BCT with Military Occupational Specialty as Infantry under Lima Company.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418447109184920461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-24341405685110267372018-10-14T02:53:29.618-07:002018-10-14T02:53:29.618-07:00There was an M Company in the 19th. Your grandfath...There was an M Company in the 19th. Your grandfather did very valueble work as an FO (Forward Observer). Do you know what an FO does?The Philippine Daily Inquirer published a story I wrote about our Korean War heroes. You can read the story at:https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/225235/filipino-soldiers-story-of-korean-war-valor-reduxArt Villasantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-25380341640812839762018-10-14T02:50:27.203-07:002018-10-14T02:50:27.203-07:00Thank you, sir, for telling me this. I am sorry it...Thank you, sir, for telling me this. I am sorry it took me all of seven months to reply to you. Yes, please visit our Museum. And let's share a mean and memories if we can meet. I would like to visit the battlegrounds I've written about; traverse them and feelthe ghosts that still inhabit them. God bless you and yours. Art Villasantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-34676061466881966792018-09-29T10:49:53.900-07:002018-09-29T10:49:53.900-07:00My wifes grand father is 1st Lt Domingo Teves of &...My wifes grand father is 1st Lt Domingo Teves of "M" company, 19th BCT. He was a forward observer and also handled mortars during the korean war. I wonder if anyone heard of "M" companyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983014420219969500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-59496222586263281152018-02-13T07:07:06.022-08:002018-02-13T07:07:06.022-08:00I served on Hill 191 in 1970 and 1971. I was honor...I served on Hill 191 in 1970 and 1971. I was honored to have been able to serve at the same place where PEFTOK members so gallantly fought for the Korean people that they might build on the exploits of your brave soldiers and build their own country free from oppression. <br />The Hill is a very eerie place hard up against the DMZ in very difficult terrain. To have defended this patch of Gods earth was heroic to say the least. <br />I found many items from the battle, steel helmets, web gear, and one boot. The U. S. Army confiscated these otherwise I would have liked to contribute them to your museum. <br />If I am ever able to visit the Philippines I will visit the museum.<br />SSG. Phillip E. Neff. 2nd Infantry DivisionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-46830835974591352482018-01-22T23:48:48.622-08:002018-01-22T23:48:48.622-08:00MSgt Tomas Lovitos passed away this January at 88 ...MSgt Tomas Lovitos passed away this January at 88 years old. He will be buried at Superior Tacloban Memorial Garden on January 27, 2018 at 9:00 am. He is also a PEFTOK member.HLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855708795461187529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-24311508612853090962017-11-20T00:59:50.811-08:002017-11-20T00:59:50.811-08:00My grandfather, PEFTOK member, 2LT/MSgt Melanio Ce...My grandfather, PEFTOK member, 2LT/MSgt Melanio Cera passed away November 9, 2017. Libing po nya Wednesday, November 22, 2017 @ 0700. Address po ng lamay: 01 Orchids street, Nilombot, Mapandan, Pangasinan.Chris Deverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026804756613285730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-83246529673583606472016-11-03T05:55:48.541-07:002016-11-03T05:55:48.541-07:00Thank you Sir. Thank you Sir. Sarah Jean Anabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006881339750262317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-52127059254459769472016-11-02T02:59:06.298-07:002016-11-02T02:59:06.298-07:00You can call the office of the PEFTOK Veterans Ass...You can call the office of the PEFTOK Veterans Association, Inc. at 911-25-79 to inquire abouyt him.Art Villasantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-27420499006468985532016-11-02T01:33:07.041-07:002016-11-02T01:33:07.041-07:00Good day Sir. I just want to know if Bievenido Por...Good day Sir. I just want to know if Bievenido Porras belong to 19th BCT. He's my grandmother's Brother and we don't hear anything from him. I'm hoping His still alive and find him. Thank you & GOdbless.Sarah Jean Anabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006881339750262317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-20915113441212570312016-11-02T01:31:53.706-07:002016-11-02T01:31:53.706-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sarah Jean Anabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006881339750262317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-31972038641677158982016-08-08T16:12:05.182-07:002016-08-08T16:12:05.182-07:00my fathers name is 1st Lt. Emigdio V. Jose a 19th ...my fathers name is 1st Lt. Emigdio V. Jose a 19th BCT as well...can i avail that educational benefit with my son ?i am retired too now..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397657511519930984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-71950957278650413852016-02-08T19:08:18.532-08:002016-02-08T19:08:18.532-08:00I hope he inspires you to do great htings for our ...I hope he inspires you to do great htings for our country. God bless you and follow your dream despite all obstacles.Art Villasantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-20673141395470657772016-02-08T19:06:32.863-08:002016-02-08T19:06:32.863-08:00If you have time, you and your father can visit th...If you have time, you and your father can visit the PEFTOK MUSEUM at the PEFTOK Korean War Memorial Hall located along Bayani Road inside Forst Bonifacio. There are many pictures and memorabilia donated by PEFTOK veterans. You can take pictures. Your father's name is printed on the lighted panel along with all the other officers and men of the 19th BCT.Art Villasantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-28361932815958528822016-02-08T19:04:24.164-08:002016-02-08T19:04:24.164-08:00Is your grandfther still alive?Is your grandfther still alive?Art Villasantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-91651786719577654162016-02-08T19:03:09.793-08:002016-02-08T19:03:09.793-08:00The PEFTOK Veterans Association, Inc. or PVAI offe...The PEFTOK Veterans Association, Inc. or PVAI offers scholarhsips for the descendants of PEFTOK veterans. You can inquire about the scholarship by calling PVAI at 911-25-79. Ask to talk to the lady in charge of the scholarship program. PVAI is located at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Art Villasantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-35521199063146885992016-02-08T19:02:10.060-08:002016-02-08T19:02:10.060-08:00The PEFTOK Veterans Association, Inc. or PVAI offe...The PEFTOK Veterans Association, Inc. or PVAI offers scholarhsips for the descendants of PEFTOK veterans. You can inquire about the scholarship by calling PVAI at 911-25-79. Ask to talk to the lady in charge of the scholarship program. PVAI is located at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. You can ask the lady in charge of the 19th BCT about your grandfather.Art Villasantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889596010174625157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089188557657000952.post-87493756538050211812015-10-19T02:44:57.130-07:002015-10-19T02:44:57.130-07:00Hello Sir Art! I am a grandson of RAFAEL TORRES DA...Hello Sir Art! I am a grandson of RAFAEL TORRES DANIPOG. I want to know if my grandpa really belongs to 19th BCT. Someone told me that they saw my grandpa's name in this 19th BCT. My grandpa is still alive (86th y/o). May I know also if we can apply as well to scholarship grants?mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009784454354364249noreply@blogger.com