in memoriam - Fleet Reserve Association

By reason of circumstances attendant to the differences between the Educational System of the United
States and the Philippines, my said child stands to lose his enjoyment of the social security benefits due him, if and
when strict application of the social security law shall be resorted to.
Such differences between the two (2) educational systems of the United States and the Philippines are that,
a person/child attending schools in the United States is still in school age of 19 years old, while in the Philippines, a
child 18 years old is already a freshman in college education.
Why it is so in the Philippines? Please consider the following educational ladder in the Philippines, to wit:
A. Age 6-12 old, elementary level, on which at 12 years old a person studying in the Philippines is already
a graduate of the elementary course.
B. The elementary course graduate, then enrolls in high school, barring unfavorable circumstances, subject
person/child becomes a school graduate at 17 years old, high school education in the Philippines being only for four
(4) years.
C. Thus, at age 18 years old, or late 17 years old, subject child is already in college.
The spirit of the social security law is to insure that the dependent, like my child, has that chance to attain
his desired education for his bright future so as to be not a liability but an asset of society.
With due respect, this appeal for liberal application of the social security law is premised on the timehonored
maxim, to resort to the spirit of the law that gives life rather than sticking to the letter of the law that kills..
Thank you very much for the kind attention and in anticipation of a favorable action.
Submitted by Nestor F.Zabala, Branch 127
1. Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA) is very much unfair to the service member.
2. Reason: The service member is suffering from his disability, while the former spouse is enjoying the benefit
that is taken from his disability pay. If the spouse is also disabled, I think she can get a portion of disability benefit
of the service member.
Submitted by Loreto S. Delos Santos, Unit 127
1. The ladies who are receiving social security checks, but are not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the
States are being deducted 30% as tax. How did this come about?
Submitted by Nestor F. Zabala, Branch 127
1. I submitted by application for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) last July 4th, 2006 but no
answer up to this time. I want an answer. Thank you.
Submitted by Modesto E. Agnas, Jr., Branch 127
1. I am a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 127, Bicol Region, Nabua Camarines Sur Philippines.
I was born on February 17, 1937. Tomorrow I will celebrate my 70th year. In this connection, may I ask your
help on how to become an American citizen. In view thereof, your usual favorable action will be highly appreciated.
Submitted by Rogelio Hugo Boilina, Branch 127
1. Thank you for coming to our place and it is a great pleasure and honor to have you here with us in FRA
Branch 127 Bicol Region with Headquarters in Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
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