DISCLAIMER:  Ads in this publication are published as a service to our readers… Their publication does not constitute Air Force or Department Of  Defense endorsement of the products or service...

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE (RAO):  We are an Official USAF RAO for the Philippines established in accordance with AFI 36-3106, have 10 Satellites, support all branches of service and have tried to duplicate services provided by Clark Air Base which closed during Nov 1991… Being that we did not have a base to operate from, we moved to our present location upon base closure and have provided continues service… We also had to establish legal grounds for us to continue our support in the Philippines and this was accomplished by establishing the Jim Boyd Foundation which is registered with the Philippine Security and Exchange Commission and the United States plus U.S. Registered… FUNDING: We do not receive any funding from the u.s. gov’t; however, we do receive surplus equipment from the U.S. Embassy/va, Manila… We must raise funds to pay our rent, utilities, supplies, building maintenance, local hire employees, and general operating expenses... Any excess funds are used for local scholarships… RAO volunteers do not receive a salary… The RAO Director is also appointed as the U.S. Embassy Warden for this region and we support all Americans Citizens who seek assistance, provide guidance, publish a monthly newsletters/web site and act as a focal point for Americans/Dependents in this region… We also coordinate with clark field in supporting U.S. Military Aircraft, crews/support personnel to include immigrations customs, fuel, acft security and quarters… We are also the IRS Certifying Agent for the Philippines and assist with other U.S. tax matters… In general, most any service that a retiree and their families/widow(ers) would expect on a military base, we provide directly or through referrals… We also work very close with the VFW, American Legion, Fleet Reserve, and other retiree service organizations in providing support to the American Community…

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER/WEB SITE:  We have changed our monthly newsletter format to provide you with current events/new information in section i and permanent data in SECTION II… Section II items will be added or deleted as sufficient changes occur and any new data will be indicated by an asterisk (*) preceding the subject… We  provide our local retirees with only part 1 of our newsletter; however, we will continue to publish part 1 & 2 for our homepage (Internet) plus have part 1 & 2 available to new-comers/mail order customers and others upon request... This should cut back on our publication cost, which has exceeded our budget... Part 1 & 2 will continue to be posted on our bulletin board... Major changes to part 2 will reflected in part 1 of the newsletter... We have added a Clark Support Section for Aircrews, TDY personnel & passengers... Complete newsletter is available upon request or at Website www2.mozcom.com/~rao_cabr Need all you guys with internet capability to get the word out about our Homepage/Web.
We publish this data to help our members plus all who plan to visit/move to the Philippines or former members who would like to keep up with what is going on here...

RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY: EVERYDAY IS RETIREE APPRECIATION AT OUR OFFICE...

HANDY WEB SITES:  We plan to update this list monthly on a permanent basis... If you have any suggestion on additional web’s ready for reference, please let me know...
 

MILITARY NEWS *AIR FORCE AFTERBURNER *ARMY ECHOES *CG EVENING COLORS *NAVY SHIFT COLORS *USMC SEMPER FIDELIS	www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afretire/#Afterburner www.odcsper.army.mil/retire www.uscg.mil/hq/hrsic/PRC.htm#RETNEWS www.persnet.navy.mil/periodicals/shiftcolors/ www.usmc.mil
MILITARY HOTELS:  HALE KOA, HAWAII DRAGON HILL, KOREA	www.halekoa.com www.armymwr.com
ORGANIZATIONS	http://www.vfwpost2485.com  (CLICK INFORMATIVE LINKS) www.philampost123.org
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE	www.philcongenla.org
PHILIPPINE NEWSPAPERS	www.inq7.net www.mb.com.ph www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga
SCHOOLS	www.hau.edu.ph www.auf.edu.ph
SPACE A	angelina.davis@kadena.af.mil TEL # (6345) 599-7279
ACLU	www.aclu.org
AFPC	www.afpc.randolph.af.mil
AIR FORCE RESERVE POINT CREDITS	www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/vs/
AMERICAN BUSINESS CENTER	www.business-in-asia.com/philippines.html
AMERICAN RED CROSS	www.redcross.org
ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME	www.afrh.com
AT & T DIRECT ACCESS NUMBERS	http://www.business.att.com/hilippines.html
13th AF/JUNGLE AIR FORCE	www.andersen.af.mil/13th_AF/default.html
15 TO 20 YEARS OF SERVICE DATA	www.dmdc.osd.mil/tera/owa/ShowPage?p=index
BALIKBAYAN BOX SHIPMENTS	www.forexworld.com
BALIKBAYAN BOX (MANILA)	www.manilaforwarder.com
BLUE BOOK	www.blue-book.ph/com
BLUE CROSS	www.bluecross.com.ph
BUREAU OF CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES	http://uscis.gov
CASHING SAVINGS BONDS, PI	www.savingsbonds.gov/sav/sbfaqcs2.htm#BankList
CDC (CLARK)	www.clark.com.ph
CIVIL AIR PATROL	http://www.cap.gov
CITIZEN CORPS	http://www.citizencorps.gov
DEERS CHANGE OF ADDRESS/READOUT	https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/swg/owa/dmdc.home
DFAS CLEVELAND	https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.asp
DELBROS	https://www.delbros.com
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY	https://www.dhs.gov.dhspublic/
DRUG SEARCH DESCRIPTION	https://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/finas.htm
EXPAT NEWS	www.whatson.expat.com.ph
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY	https://www.fema.gov
FEDERAL JOB SEARCH	https://cgi.hrsjobs.com/foxweb.exe/hrsaffil?FEDWEEK
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACTS	https://www.usdoj.gov/oip/foiacontacts.htm
HEARING AID PROGRAM	www.militaryaudiology.org/links.html
HOMELAND SECURITY (INS)	https://uscis.gov
HOSPITAL LIVING QUARTERS	www.fisherhouse.org
HOTELS IN ANGELES CITY	http://www.balibago.com/where_to_stay.html
HOTELS IN THE PHILIPPINES	http://www.asiahotels.com/hl/philippines.asp
INFORMATIVE LINKS (CLICK LINKS)	www.vfwpost2485.com
IRS	www.irs.gov
JOBS	http://amchamphilippines.com
MARGARITA VILLE	www.theville.com
MILITARY ORDER PURPLE HEART FOUNDATION	www.purpleheartfoundation.org
MILITARY PERSONNEL RECORDS	www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis.html https://vetrecs.archives.gov
MARINE SCHOLARSHIPS (KIA)	www.marine-scholars.org
MY HEALTH VET (INTERACTIVE)	www.myhealth.va.gov
NATIONAL VISA CENTER	http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrations/types/types_1309.html
NATIONWIDE GRAVESITE LOCATOR	www.cem.va.gov
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT	www.opm.gov
PEOPLE SEARCH ENGINE	www.people.yahoo.com
PHARMACY SEARCH TOOL	www.tricare.osd.mil/pharmacy/retailphform.cfm
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS	https://www.pareb.com.ph/about_memberboards.htm
PHILIPPINE RETIREMENT AUTHORITY (PRA)	http://www.plra.gov.ph/main
PHILIPPINE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS	www.customs.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE  GOLF COURSE	http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/philgcs.html
PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATION	www.immigration.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE VITAL STATISTIC (NSO)	www.e-census.com.ph
PINOY DISHES	www.pinoycook.net
ROYAL MOVING STORAGE ROYAL CARGO	www.royalcargo.com
SSA	www.ssa.gov
SGLI/VGLI INSURANCE	www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/handbook/handbook.htm
TRICARE	www.tricare.osd.af.mil
TRICARE CLAIM PROBLEMS ON-LINE	www.tricare4u.com
TRICARE HEALTH PROVIDER PI	www.cybercareinc.net
TRICARE PROVIDER FOR THE PI	http://www.oki.med.navy.mil/tricare/
TRICARE SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE	http://www.tricare.osd.mil/supplementalinsurance/supplementalinfo.cfm
TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT	http://www.tricare.mil/enrollment/index.cfm
TYPHOON UPDATE (PI)	www.typhoon2000.ph
UNITED TOURIST PROMOTIONS	www.ezmap.com.ph
U.S. CREDIT BUREAUS	www.equifax.com , www.experian.com & www.tuc.com
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL E-MAIL DIRECTORY	www.webslingerz.com/jhoffman/congress-email.html
U.S. EMBASSY, MANILA	http://manila.usembassy.gov
U.S. EMBASSY ON-LINE REGISTRATION	https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/
U.S. NONIMMIGRANT VISA ELECTRONIC FORMS	http://evisaforms.state.gov
USAF FORMS & PUBLICATIONS	http://www.e-publishing.af.mil
U.S. VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS	www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
VA	www.va.gov
VA INSURANCE SGLI ON-LINE	www.insurance.va.gov
VA INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS	(VAOIG.hotline@forum.va.gov) www.va.gov/customer/conaff.asp
VA NEWS	www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/opalist.listserv.cfm
VETERANS BENEFITS WEBSITE	www.govbenefits.gov
VA INQUIRY ROUTING & INFO SYSTEM	http://iris.va.gov
WAGNER H.S. ALUMNI	www.whoa.org

ABSENTEE VOTING/REGISTRATION:Very important election year in the United States and if you would like to have a say in who gets elected, we have the forms and instructions at our FPO… Complete the Absentee Ballot Request and mail free via our FPO… Very simple process and  please see me if you have any questions…

CONSUMERS COMPLAINTS IN ANGELES CITY:  THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MONITOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES AND IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT IN OUR AREA, YOU CAN CALL THE DTI HOTLINE (045)897-7384/896-5740 OR TEXT BY TYPING DTI (SPACE) COMMENTS AND SEND TO 2920 FOR GLOBE/SMART OR 2384 FOR SUN SUBSCRIBERS… THIS CAN INCLUDE ANY BUSINESS YOU MAY SHOP: STORES, REPAIR SHOES, RENTAL PROPERTY, ETC… IF ONE OF THE GIRLS AT THE LOCAL BARS GAVE YOU MORE THAN EXPECTED,  SHOULD HOT COMPLAIN TOO MUCH-- - - BETTER DAY TOMORROW…

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT); A DIFFICULT AILMENT TO DETECT:  “A DIFFICULT-TO-DETECT AILMENT KILLS 200,000 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES EACH YEAR--- MORE THAN AIDS AND BREAST CANCER COMBINED, ACCORDING TO TRICARE OFFICIALS.  YET FEW PEOPLE HAVE HEARD OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT).  DVT HAS BEEN DUBBED THE “ECONOMY-CLASS SYNDROME”  BECAUSE OF ITS ASSOCIATION WITH LONG FLIGHTS IN CRAMPED CONDITIONS; HOWEVER, IT CAN ALSO STRIKE FIRST-CLASS PASSENGERS. IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO AFFLICT TRAVELERS ON LONG JOURNEYS IN CARS, TRUCKS, BUSES AND TRAINS, AND ALSO AFFECTS INJURED PERSONS WHO ARE IMMOBILE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. OFTEN THE SYMPTOMS FOR DVT ARE SUBTLE AND CAN SOMETIMES BE MISTAKEN FOR MUSCLE STRAINS, SKIN RASHES OR INFLAMMATION IN THE VEINS. LEFT UNTREATED, DVT MAY CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS PULMONARY EMBOLISM, OR BLOOD CLOTTING IN THE LUNGS. IMMOBILITY COUPLED WITH GENETICS CONTRIBUTED TO NBC JOURNALIST DAVID BLOOM’S DEATH IN 2003 AT AGE 39. WHILE EMBEDDED WITH THE ARMY’S THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION IN IRAQ, THE VETERAN REPORTER AND THE SOLDIERS WHOSE STORIES HE TOLD SPENT LONG PERIODS OF TIME RIDING IN A CRAMPED TANK WITH LITTLE ABILITY TO MOVE. ANYONE MAY DEVELOP DVT, BUT THERE ARE CONDITIONS THAT PLACE SOME AT HIGHER RISK INCLUDING: IMMOBILITY OR POOR  MOBILITY; SURGERY THAT LASTS MORE THAN 30 MINUTES; HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THE BLOOD TO CLOT MORE EASILY THAN NORMAL; CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS AND HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY; CANCER OF HEART FAILURE; PREGNANCY (ABOUT 1 IN 1,000 PREGNANT WOMEN HAVE DVT); OBESITY. NEARLY HALF OF ALL PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH DVT HAVE NO SYMPTOMS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE SOME WARNING SIGNS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION”.  SOURCE: AIR FORCE PRINT NEWS

EMERGENCY CHANGES/INFORMATION:  WHEN WE HAVE CHANGES THAT AFFECT THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY WE PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS AND HOPE ALL WILL FILTER DOWN AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE; HOWEVER, WE KNOW THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK AT THE SPEED DESIRED…  WE NEED YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR OUR DATA BASE TO MAKE THE SYSTEM WORK’S… IF INTERESTED IN RECEIVING UPDATES IMMEDIATELY, PLEASE PROVIDE US YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS AND REQUEST THE SERVICE,  CAN ENROLL/DISENROLL AT ANYTIME VIA E-MAIL; rao_cabr@mozcom.com …

FORMER SPOUSE’S ID CARD:  A REMINDER TO ANY RETIREE WHO GETS A DIVORCE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TURN IN THE SPOUSE’S ID CARD...  IN A RECENT CASE, THE  FORMER SPOUSE HAD RENEWED HER ID CARD JUST MONTHS BEFORE THE DIVORCE AND WAS NEVER TOLD IT WAS NO LONGER VALID AS OF THE DATE OF  THE DIVORCE… SHE HAD BEEN ILL AND RUN UP THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN BILLS PAID BY TRICARE STANDARD. TRICARE WAS NOW TRYING TO RECOUP THE MONEY AND SHE HAD NO MEANS TO REPAY IT… IT IS ULTIMATELY THE RETIREE’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAY THE MONEY AS HE DID NOT INFORM THE FORMER SPOUSE SHE WAS INELIGIBLE AND DID NOT TURN THE CARD IN… EVEN IF THE FORMER SPOUSE  MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR AN ID CARD AFTER THE DIVORCE, THE  CARD SHE WAS ISSUED AS A SPOUSE IS NO LONGER VALID AND MUST BE TURNED IN… IF THE FORMER SPOUSE DOES MEET THE 20/20/20 REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE AN ID CARD, IT MUST BE REISSUED UNDER HER OWN SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND AS A FORMER SPOUSE… “SOURCE MG AFB RETIREE NEWS”
IN THE PHILIPPINES SPONSOR SHOULD PROVIDE A COPY OF THE DIVORCE TO OUR JUSMAG ID CARD SECTION LOCATED AT GATE 3, WINDOW 3, SSA/VA SECTION AT THE U.S. EMBASSY MANILA AND REQUEST REOMOVAL FROM DEERS... OPEN ON TUE AND THU ONLY BETWEEN 0800-1600HRS…

FPO ADDRESS:  PLEASE KEEP YOUR FPO ADDRESS CURRENT… POSTAL RULES REQUIRE US TO RETURN MAIL THAT IS NOT PICKED UP WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT ALLOWED; HOWEVER, IF WE HAVE CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION, WE TRY TO CONTACT PRIOR TO RETURNING… VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP CURRENT…

INDIVIDUAL TRICARE CLAIMS:  I RECEIVE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT TRICARE REQUESTING PROOF OF PAYMENT.. IF THE CLAIM WAS OVER $500.00 AND ASKED GEN. GRANGER AT THE TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY (TMA) TO SEE IF THIS REQUIREMENT COULD BE LIFTED… RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING REPLY:  “TRICARE POLICY DOES NOT REQUIRE PROOF OF PAYMENT WITH ALL BENEFICIARY SUBMITTED CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT.  ON OCCASION, WISCONSIN PHYSICIAN SERVICES (WPS) MAY ASK A BENEFICIARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO ASSIST TRICARE IN PROCESSING A CLAIM.  IN PARTICULAR, A BENEFICIARY MAY BE ASKED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PAYMENT INFORMATION, SUCH AS A CANCELLED CHECK OR CREDIT CARD RECEIPT SHOWING PAYMENT MADE TO A PROVIDER OF CARE.  WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACCEPTANCE AND EASE OF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD OR CHECK VARIES BY COUNTRY.  IF THE PROVIDER WAS PAID IN CASH, WPS MAY ASK FOR A RECEIPT FROM THE PROVIDER FOR THE CASH PAYMENT.  THE OCCATIONAL REQUEST FOR PROOF OF PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO VALIDATE THE CLAIM IN ORDER FOR TRICARE TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY IN SAFEGUARDING BENEFIT DOLLARS.  TRICARE MAY REQUIRE PROOF OF PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, WHICH MAY BE FOUND AT TITLE 32, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION, SECTION 199.4.” LOOKS LIKE WE ARE STUCK WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PAYMENT IF SO REQUESTED BY TRICARE… RECOMMEND WE PROVIDE PROOF OF PAYMENT WITH OUR INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS WHEN SUBMITTED TO AVOID DELAY IN PAYMENT… EXAMPLE:  IF YOU PAY BY CHECK, PROVIDE A COPY OF THE CHECK/BANK STATEMENT OR A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT IF PAID BY CREDIT CARD... IF  PAID BY CASH, A COPY OF YOUR WITHDRAWAL DOCUMENTATION WOULD BE SUFFICIENT…

LOCAL TRICARE  CERTIFIED HOSPITALS/CLINICS:       TELEPHONE NOS.:
· ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER                                                         (045) 887-3139
· ACCUMED MEDICAL DIANOSTIC CENTER, INC. (VA ALSO)    (045) 887-1198
· AUF MEDICAL CENTER (InPatient only)                                           (045) 888-3300/625-2999
· DAD DIALYSIS CENTER IN ANGELES CITY   (VA)                      (045) 887-2399
· DEE HWA LIONG FOUNDATION MEDICAL CENTER                 (045) 322-9596; AMBULANCE (045) 322-777
· DIVINE SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER (VA, NOT TRICARE)     # 654 Malabanias Rd, PlaridelI, Angeles City
· GARCIA HOSPITAL                                                                           (045) 888-8992
· LIFELINE MEDICAL CENTER IN ANGELES CITY  (ALSO VA)    (045) 893-1558/893-1559
· MERCEDES MEDICAL CENTER (FORMALLY PAMANA MED. CENTER)          (045) 887-2883/85; FOR TRANS. 888-2884
· MOUNT CARMEL MEDICAL CENTER                                            (045) 860-5977/1636/6505
· PERPETUAL HELP                                                                              (045) 888-1655
· DEE HWA LIONG HENSON ST. ANNEX                                         (045) 323-4532
· MOTHER TERESA CALCUTTA MEDICAL CENTER                       (045) 636-3471/3472/3470
· ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA FOUNDATION (ALSO VA)   # 4163 Rizal Ext., Angeles City
NOTE:   THEY  DO NOT ACCEPT TRICARE PRIME AND NOT REQUIRED TO BILL TRICARE FOR YOU... BE SURE TO ASK HOSPITAL SELECTED IF THEY WILL BILL TRICARE... IF NOT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY UP FRONT AND SUBMIT YOUR OWN CLAIM... WE CAN HELP YOU FILE YOUR CLAIM...

TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL PROGRAM:  TRICARE PLANS TO OPEN THE TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM WORLDWIDE FOR THOSE WHOM WISH TO PARTICIPATE… THEY ALSO PLAN TO SEND OUT INFO PACKETS TO ALL RETIREES WITH AN OVERSEAS ADDRESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE… WE HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DATA ON COST,  COST PER PERSON $36.97 PER MONTH; TWO PERSONS $71.25 PER MONTH;  FAMILY (3/MORE) $118.30 PER MONTH …

                                                  TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL PROGRAM BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS

BENEFITS AVAILABLE DURING THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF ENROLLMENT:                         DELTA DENTAL PAYS
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (SUCH AS EXAMS)                                                                                                        100%
PREVENTIVE SERVICES (SUCH AS CLEANINGS)                                                                                                 100%
BASIC RESTORATIVE SERVICES (SUCH AS FILLINGS)                                                                                      80%
ENDODONTICS (SUCH AS ROOT CANALS)                                                                                                           60%
PERIODONTICS (SUCH AS GUM TREATMENT)                                                                                                    60%
ORAL SURGERY (SUCH AS EXTRACTIONS)                                                                                                           60%
EMERGENCY (SUCH AS TREATMENT FOR MINOR PAIN)                                                                                 80%
DENTAL ACCIDENT COVERAGE                                                                                                                               100%
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE AFTER 12 MONTHS OF CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT:
CAST CROWNS, ONLAYS & BRIDGES                                                                                                                      50%
PARTIAL/FULL DENTURES                                                                                                                                          50%
ORTHODONTICS                                                                                                                                                             50%
DEDUCTIBLE & MAXIMUMS
ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (PER PERSON, $150 CAP PER FAMILY, PER BENEFIT YEAR)                                  $50
ANNUAL MAXIMUM (PER PERSON, PER BENEFIT YEAR)                                                                                  $1,200
ORTHODONTIC MAXIMUM (PER PERSON, PER LIFETIME)                                                                                 $1,200
DENTAL ACCIDENT MAXIMUM (PER PERSON, PER BENEFIT YEAR)                                                               $1,000
BENEFIT YEAR: MAY 1 - APRIL 30

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS OPTION MAY NOT BE THE BEST  SOLUTION FOR ALL DUE TO DENTAL COST IN THE PI AND YOU WOULD BE LIMITED TO THE DENTAL CLINICS LISTED ON THE TRICARE PROVIDER WEB BY INT’L SOS/TRICARE… WE CURRENTLY HAVE ONE CLINIC LISTED IN OUR AREA;  HOWEVER, MORE COULD BE ADDED… THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE YET AND WE WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED OF ALL UPDATES…

U.S. EMBASSY ON-LINE REGISTRATION:  ALL AMERICAN CITIZENS OVERSEAS OR PLAN TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES SHOULD REGISTER AT WEB HTTPS://TRAVELREGISTRATION.STATE.GOV/IBRS/  - THIS INFORMATION IS VERY IMPORTANT IN EVENT OF EMERGENCIES AND SHOULD BE KEEP CURRENT AT ALL TIMES…

VA TO DISCONTINUE VAN SERVICE TO/FROM ANGELES CITY:  EFFECTIVE OCT 01, 2008, FREE VAN SERVICE TO THE VA CLINIC, MANILA WILL BE DISCONTINUED… THE BUS TERMINAL IN DAU HAS BUSES GOING TO MANILA EVERY FEW MINUTES AND THAT WOULD BE THE MOST ECONOMICAL MEANS… IF YOU CANNOT USE A BUS, PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE AND YOU CAN FILE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AT THE CLINIC… REASONS FOR DISCONTINUING THE SERVICE IS ATCH… BEING THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE THA VAN ANYMORE, VERY IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE THE VA CLINIC WITH YOUR HOME ADDRESS TO RECEIVE  PHARMACY VIA COURIES (AIR 21)…  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MEDS AT OUR ADDRESS, PLESE USE:  1925 MACARTHUR HIGHWAY, BALIBAGO, ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA…

WILLS:  VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A WILL BEFORE OUR FINAL PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) TO ENSURE YOUR HARD EARNED RESOURCES GOES TO THE CORRECT PERSON/CHARITY… ALSO SHOULD INCLUDE IN YOUR WILL HOW YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR  BURIAL/CREMATION HANDLED AND WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE BURIED… IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANYONE TO DONATE YOUR ESTATE, YOU CAN SELECT A CHARITY:  VFW/AMERICAN LEGION/OUR RAO/ETC… CAN WRITE OUT YOUR OWN WILL AND SIGN OR COME BY OUR OFFICE AND WE CAN HELP WITH A DISCOUNT AT OUR ATTORNEY ON RETAINER… BE SURE TO FILE A COPY OF THE WILL WITH ONE OF THE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS/US/FRIEND/RELATIVE THAT WILL SEE THAT YOUR WILL IS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF DEATH…

USAF RECRUITER VISIT:  Will be back AROUND SEPT (NO FIRM DATE) at our RAO... Should be here by 10AM on these dates... Qualifications for the USAF:   17-27 years of age, good health, U.S. high school grad or 15 college credits if attended school in the Philippines (minimum requirements), American citizen/current green card holder... Documents should be presented upon testing... We also administer screening test on the 2nd and 4th  sat of each month at 0945 hrs for all branches of service... If you need usaf recruiters to visit cities outside of Angeles City, please let us know... usaf had very rewarding visit during feb and recruited seven new members... The Jul visit provided 7 new recruits...

U.S. ARMY RECRUITERS:  The ARMY has not visited us for a while; However, we can test here on the 2nd and 4th Sat of each month at 0945 hrs... Age 17-34, High School grad or higher, good health, no criminal record and must be U.S. Citizen/Current Green Card holder...

U.S. EMBASSY OUTREACH AT ANGELES CITY: AMERICAN SERVICES, HOMELAND SECURITY AND SOCIAL SECURITY ARE  SCHEDULED TO RETURN DURING JAN, 2008 (NO DATE YET)...  MIL ID CARDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED AT THE OUTREACH… LOCATION: HILLTOP FUNCTION ROOM, MIMOSA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB-MONTE VISTA VILLA, MIMOSA LEISURE ESTATE, CLARK FIELD, PAMPANGA... TIME:  01200-1500 HRS OR UNTIL FINISHED... SIGN-IN:  YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SIGN-IN AT THE FUNCTION ROOM ENTRANCE AT 1130 HRS... PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE FUNCTION ROOM UNTIL YOU HAVE SIGNED-IN… ALL NORMAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE OFFICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AS IN THE PAST... GREAT TIME TO AVOID A TRIP TO MANILA... COST OF SERVICES ARE AS FOLLOWING AND YOU MUST HAVE THE CORRECT CHANGE IN U.S. DOLLARS... PASSPORT FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR OFFICE OR VIA EMBASSY WEB http://manila.usembassy.gov AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU SEEK SERVICE... PASSPORT PHOTO REQUIREMENT:  4 PIECES 2X2 COLOR.. MONEY CHANGERS AND PHOTO SERVICES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE OUTREACH LOCATION; THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD PLAN AHEAD... CAN ALSO OBTAIN THESE SERVICES FROM YOUR HOME BY CALLING (02) 879-4747 EXCEPT AFFIDAVIT/NOTARY... NOTE:  CANNOT AVOID A TRIP TO MANILA FOR THE CONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD BY USING FEDEX... FEDEX WILL BRING THE FORMS TO YOUR HOME, PICK UP, TAKE TO THE EMBASSY AND THEY WILL GIVE YOU AN APPOINTMENT... BEST TO USE OUTREACH FOR THIS SERVICE...
 

 COST OF SERVICE ARE:   PASSPORT RENEWAL  ADULT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  $75.00
                                        *PASSPORT RENEWAL CHILD  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $85.00
                                                 1ST PASSPORT RENEWAL AFTER AGE 16  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $100.00
                                                  LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORT - - - - - - - - - - -  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $100.00
                                                  AFFADAVIT/NOTARY  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  $30.00
                                                 cONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD WITH PASSPORT (OVER AGE 16 BUT UNDER AGE 18) - - $165.00
                                                 CONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD WITH PASSPORT - - - - - $150.00
                                                 CONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD (ONLY) - - - - - - - - - - - - -  $65.00
                                                 TALK TOJIM BOYD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -FREE

*If under age 16, a birth certificate will be required, both parents and child must be present... If divorced and you have custody of the child, documentation to substantiate will be required... If one parent is deceased, a death certificate will be
required... If one parent cannot be available for other reasons a statement of concent (notarized) will be required...

SATELLITE RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICES (SRAO):

BACOLOD:           OSCAR SMITH, USAF RET
(Alternate)        P.O. BOX 217  
                   BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100
                   raobacolod@hotmail.com

CAGAYAN DE ORO:    MIKE FARRELL, USMC RET
                   #2 VILLA MARIA PASCO VILLAGE, TABLON    
                   CAGAYAN DE ORO, MISAMIS ORIENTAL 9000
                   firstsgtmike@hotmail.com

CEBU:              PURA BANDOLON, LT.COL, USAF RET
                   20-1 AZNAR RD., EXT.   
                   CEBU CITY 6000
                   TEL NO. (032) 253-8062/254-2332 bandolonpura2hotmail.com

DAGUPAN CITY:      ROBERTO MACARAEG
                   REMEDIOS VILLAGE APR 6A   
                   TAPUAC DISTRICT, DAGUPAN CITY 2400
                   CP NO. 639186641353/TEL NO. (075) 523 7095 / 522 8710

DAVAO:             DONALD E. WILSON, USA RET
                   CORNER TOPAZ AND DIAMOND DOOR #5
                   MARFORI HEIGHTS
                   DAVAO CITY 8000 TEL NO. (082)221-2827(Gw9246@yahoo.com)

LAOAG CITY:        JAMES A. NEAL
                   BRGY 23, VINTAR ROAD
                   LAOAG CITY (janeal@operamail.com)

LA UNION:          EUGENE BROWN, USN RET.
                   #01 GREEN VALLY RD COMPOUND
                   PARINGAO, BAUANG, LA UNION 2501 TEL NO. (072)888-5410 (ebrown@mozcom.com)

LEYTE:             ROBERT L. BOLICK  
                   ALEGRIA, SLAUTERHOUSE RD.
                   ORMOC CITY, LEYTE 6541 (bobbyespina@yahoo.com)

                   JOSEPH GROVER  
                   LAPU-LAPU ST.
                   TOLOSA, LEYTE CEL NO.(63)9189061181 (joejing2003@yahoo.com)

                   J.M. TYGART, CW5, USA RET.    
                   POST OFFICE BOX III
                   TACLOBAN CITY 6500, LEYTE
                   CEL # (63) 9237889920 / TEL # (6353) 341-2312
                   tygart@rocketmail.com

DEAR VETERAN:
 

EFFECTIVE OCT 1, 2008 VA MANILA WILL DISCONTINUE DAILY VAN SERVICE BETWEEN OUR OUTPATIENT CLINIC (OPC) IN PASAY CITY AND THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OFFICE IN ANGELES CITY.

THIS DECISION WAS MADE ONLY AFTER LENGTHY REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE CONTINUED VIABILITY OF THIS SERVICE. WE CONSIDERED MANY FACTORS SUCH AS RECENT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED TRAVEL TIME BETWEEN OUR CLINIC AND ANGELES CITY AREA, INCREASING CONTRACT COSTS TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE, AND THE SIGNIFICANT LIABILITY ISSUES PROVIDING THIS SERVICE PRESENT FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.

WE CONSIDERED FEEDBACK FROM THE ENTIRE VETERAN COMMUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINES REGARDING ACCESS TO THIS SERVICE. WE ALSO CONSIDERED THE ADDITIONAL WAITING TIME PATIENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR APPOINTMENTS MUST SPEND AT OUR CLINIC WAITING FOR CO-RIDERS TO FINISH THEIR APPOINTMENTS, THE GENERAL CONDITION (SAFETY AND COMFORT) OF THE CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED VANS, THE INCONSISTENT ENFORCEMENT OF THE RIDERSHIP RULES, AND THE FREQUENT DISAGREEMENTS AMONG RIDERS OVER WHO SHOULD PROPERLY BE PROVIDED ACCESS TO THIS SERVICE.

WE ANTICIPATE APPLYING COST SAVINGS TOWARDS IMPROVING OUR SCHEDULING, PHARMACY AND TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL VETERANS RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES.

PLEASE BE ASSURED THIS CHANGE WILL NOT DIMINISH OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE TIMELY MAIL AND PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY SERVICES TO VETERANS RESIDING IN THE ANGELES CITY AREA. ALL MALL WITH A VALID FLEET POST OFFICE (FPO) ADDRESS WILL CONTINUE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE ANGELES CITY RAO. ALL OTHER MAIL WILL BE DELIVERED VIA THE LOCAL POSTAL SERVICE. THIS IS OUR CURRENT PROCEDURE AND IT WILL NOT CHANGE. HOWEVER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008 ALL PROSTHETICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS NOT DISPENSED AT THE OPC WILL BE DELIVERED EXCLUSIVELY VIA OUR CONTRACTED COURIER SERVICE, AIR 21, TO THE ADDRESS OF THE VETERANS CHOOSING. A VALID ADDRESS FOR PHARMACY AND PROSTHETIC DELIVERIES MUST BE INCLUDED IN EACH VETERAN'S COMPUTERIZED PATIENT RECORD IN ORDER TO RECEIVE DELIVERIES AT THE PROPER ADDRESS VIA AIR 21. ALL VETERANS RECEIVING PHARMACEUTICALS OR PROSTHETIC DEVICES FROM THE VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC MUST NOTIFY THE OPC BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2008 OF THEIR PREFFERED ADDRESS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERIES. PLEASE CALL US AT 833-4566 WITHIN MANILA OR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-1888-8792 OUTSIDE MANILA.

VA MANILA WILL CONTINUE TO ENSURE TIME-SENSITIVE MAIL, PROSTHETICS, AND PHARMACEUTICALS ARE DELIVERED VIA AIR 21.

THIS DECISION IS IN NO WAY INTENDED TO LIMIT ACCESS TO OUR CLINIC. AS ALWAYS, VETERANS WITH APPOINTMENTS MAY UTILIZE THE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR CHOICE, AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO FILE CLAIMS FOR APPROPRIATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT.

WHILE WE REALIZE THIS CHANGE MAY NOT BE POPULAR WITH THE SMALL PERCENTAGE OF OUR VETERAN POPULATION CURRENTLY UTILIZING THE VAN SERVICE, THE REASONS FOR OUR DECISION ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ALL VETERANS RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES.

VA MANILA MANAGEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

            Report Date:  05/20/2002
        Report Criteria: Station = 358
           Facility Type:  IHL
Facility Code Range:  00000000 to 999ZZZ99

Facility Name                     State       Facility Code

ADAMSON UNIVERSTIY                                                                                                         31939562
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY                                                                                                         31939162
ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES                                                PI             31953562
ADVENTIST UNIVERSTIY OF THE PHILIPPINES                                                PI              31953162
AGO MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTER (BICOL CHRISTIAN C                 PI              31918162
AGO MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTER (BICOL CHRISTIAN C                PI              31918562
AKLAN COLLEGE                                                                                                    PI             31000362
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE                                                                                                    21001062
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE                                                                                                    21000762
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE (CEBU)                                                                     AP             21004062
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE- MAKATI                                                                 AP              21006062
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE EAST RIZAL                                                           AP              21002062
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE OF DASMARINAS                                                AP               21003062
ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION                                                               PI                31956162
ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION                                                              AP               31956562
AQUINAS UNIVERSITY                                                                                         AP                31034062
ARAULLO UNIVERSITY                                                                                         PI                21957162
ARAULLO UNIVERSITY                                                                                         PI                 21957562
ARELLANO UNIVERSITY                                                                                       PI                21958162
ARELLANO UNIVERSITY                                                                                       PI                21958562
ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT                                                                PI                21002462
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE                                                                                        PI                31941562
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE                                                                                        PI                31941162
ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY                                                                       PI                31003662
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY                                                                     PI                 31003762
ATENEO DE NAGA                                                                                                 PI                 31907162
ATENEO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS                                                   PI                31004062
BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY                                                                         PI                21940162
BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY                                                                         PI                21940562
BAGUIO COLLEGES FOUNDATION                                                                    PI                31909562
BAGUIO COLLEGES FOUNDATION                                                                                        31909162
BATAAN POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE                                                                           11974162
BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY                                                                           PI                 11005862
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY                                                                          PI                 11008062
CAMILING COLLEGES                                                                                         AP                 21951662
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY                                                                               PI                  11010262
CEBU DOCTORS’ COLLEGE                                                                                PI                   22008062
CEBU DOCTORS’ COLLEGE                                                                                PI                   22008562
CEBU INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE                                                                        PI                   21008862
CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY                                                               AP                   21009062
CENTRAL COLLEGES OF THE PHILIPPINES                                                   PI                    21954162
CENTRAL COLLEGES OF THE PHILIPPINES                                                   PI                    21954562
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY                                                        PI                    21947162
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY                                                        PI                    21947562
CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY                                                                AP                   31012062
CENTRAL VISAYAS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE                                             PI                     11019262
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY                                                                     PI                     21975162
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY                                                                     PI                     21975562
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY AT MALOLOS                                           PI                    21013562
COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN                                                             PI                    31025862
COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN                                                              PI                    31014862
COLEGIO DELA PURISIMA CONCEPCION                                                    PI                    31976162
COLEGIO DELA PURISIMA CONCEPCION                                                    PI                    31976562
COLUMBAN COLLEGE                                                                                     AP                   31914162
COLUMBAN COLLEGE                                                                                     PI                    31914562
COMPUTRONIX COLLEGE                                                                               PI                    21977562
CORDILLERA COLLEGE                                                                                    PI                   11017262
DATA COLLEGE, INC.                                                                                        PI                   21011062
DAVAO DOCTORS COLLEGE                                                                           PI                   21017062
DELA SALLE UNIVERSITY                                                                                                       31018062
DELA SALLE UNIVERSITY – DASMARINAS                                                   PI                 31937162
DELA SALLE UNIVERSITY – DASMARINAS                                                   PI                   31937562
DELA SALLE UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE                       AP                  31018262
DELA SALLE UNIVERSITY – EAC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE                        PI                    31019762
DE OCAMPO MEMORIAL COLLEGES                                                             PI                     21978162
DE OCAMPO MEMORIAL COLLEGES                                                             PI                     21978562
DIPOLOG MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES               PI                    21014062
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF BANGUED                                                        PI                     31979162
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF BANGUED                                                        PI                     31979562
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF SAN JOSE                                                         PI                     21976462
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF VIGAN                                                              AP                    31955162
DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE                                                               AP                    21986262
DR. NICANOR REYES MEMORIAL COLLEGE                                                PI                     21959162
DR. NICANOR REYES MEMORIAL COLLEGE                                                PI                     21959562
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE                                                                      PI                     21908162
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE                                                                       PI                     21908562
EULOGIO R. DIZON COLLEGE OF NUEVA ECIJA                                         AP                    21952662
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY                                                                             PI                     21021562
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY N. REYES MEDICAL FOUNDATION              PI                      22021662
FATIMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE                                                                                             31021762
FEATI UNIVERSITY                                                                                            PI                       21974162
FEATI UNIVERSITY                                                                                            PI                       21974562
FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY                                                                             PI                       31944162
FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY                                                                             PI                       31944562
GOLDEN GATE COLLEGES                                                                               PI                      21925162
GOLDEN GATE COLLEGES                                                                               PI                       21925562
GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGES                                                                      PI                       21026062
GREGORIO ARANETA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION                                    PI                       31919162
GREGORIO ARANETA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION                                   PI                       31919562
HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY                                                                             PI                       21901562
HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY                                                                             PI                       21901162
IETI COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, INC.                                   AP                     21975262
ILOILO DOCTOR’S COLLEGE                                                                                                   21026662
IMUS INSTITUTE                                                                                                PI                       21027062
INTERWORLD COLLEGES FOUNDATION, INC.                                           PI                       21985162
JOSE RIZAL COLLEGE                                                                                      PI                        21980562
JOSE RIZAL COLLEGE                                                                                      PI                        21980162
LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE                                                                       PI                         31915162
LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE                                                                       PI                         31915562
LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE                                                                       PI                         31031762
LAGUNA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ARTS                                                                        21032962
LAGUNA NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE                                                         PI                         21033362
LEYTE COLLEGES                                                                                            PI                         21960162
LEYTE COLLEGES                                                                                            PI                        21960562
LUZON COLLEGES                                                                                          PI                         21943162
LUZON COLLEGES                                                                                                                      21943562
LYCEUM OF BATANGAS                                                                                                            21035762
LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES                                                                                                  21923162
LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES                                                                      PI                         21923562
LYCEUM-NORTHWESTERN                                                                           PI                         21934562
LYCEUM-NORTHWESTERN                                                                                                       21934162
MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE                                                          PI                          31949562
MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE                                                          PI                          31949162
MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY                                                                 PI                          21921162
MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY                                                                 PI                          21921562
MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY                                                                 PI                          21920162
MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY                                                                 PI                          21920562
MANUEL L. QUEZON UNIVERSITY                                                             PI                          21040562
MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION                                AP                         31910162
MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION                                PI                          31910562
MAPUNTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY                                                 PI                          21038562
MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY                                                 PI                          11018462
MARY JOHNSTON COLLEGE                                                                      AP                         22019162
MATI POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE                                                                 PI                          21986162
MEDICAL COLLEGES OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES                                AP                        21914162
METRO DATA COMPUTER COLLEGE                     &