Written by Philippine Consulate General - New York

Historical Researcher Marie Vallejo (1st row, 4th from right) is the featured speaker at the Talakayan sa Pasuguan entitled “Preserving World War II Records of the Philippines: Digitization of the Philippine Collection” held at the Philippine Embassy on June 20, 2017. Also shown in the photo are Philippine Embassy Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Minister Patrick A. Chuasoto (2nd row, center), Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer Darell Artates (1st row, 2nd from right), Veterans Service Officer Fred Cabalsi (1st row, 2nd from left), Filipino World War II Veteran Ray Cabacar (1st row, center), renowned community leader Jon Melegrito (1st row, 3rd from right), and other guests from the Filipino community of Metro DC.