RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE
PSC 517
BOX R C
FPO AP
96517-1000
http://www2.mozcom.com/~rao_cabr
Google Map Ref: http://maps.google.com
Type Rao Macarthur Highway, Angeles City, Philippines
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IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE PUBLISHED AS A SERVICE TO OUR READERS…
THEIR PUBLICATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AIR
RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY: EVERYDAY IS RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY AT OUR OFFICE... OUR OFFICIAL RETIREE APPRECIATIONS DAYS ARE HELD DURING THE MONTHS OF JAN, APR, JUL AND OCT OF EACH YEAR. SPECIFIC DATES ARE LISTED IN THE U.S. EMBASSY OUTREACH SECTION...
HANDY WEB
SITES:
| ACLU | www.aclu.org |
| AFPC | www.afpc.randolph.af.mil |
| AFVCLUB DISCOUNT VACATIONS | AFVCLUB.com |
| AIR FORCE RESERVE POINT CREDITS | www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/vs/ |
| AMERICAN BUSINESS CENTER | www.business-in-asia.com/philippines.html |
| AMERICAN LEGION | www.philampost123.org |
| 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 |
| DAV,CHAPTER 3 |
www.dav3philippines.org |
| DEERS CHANGE OF ADDRESS/READOUT | https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect |
| 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 HOTELS: HALE KOA, HAWAII DRAGON HILL, KOREA |
www.halekoa.com www.armymwr.com |
|
*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.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/publication/shiftcolors/Pages/default.aspx www.usmc.mil |
| 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 |
| ORGANIZATIONS | http://www.vfwpost2485.com (CLICK
INFORMATIVE LINKS) www.philampost123.org |
| 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 BUREAU OF CUSTOMS | www.customs.gov.ph |
| PHILIPPINE CONSULATE | www.philcongenla.org |
| PINOY DISHES | www.pinoycook.net |
| PHILIPPINE GOLF COURSE | http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/philgcs.html |
| PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATION | www.immigration.gov.ph |
| PHILIPPINE RETIREMENT AUTHORITY (PRA) | http://www.plra.gov.ph/main |
| PHILIPPINE NEWSPAPERS | www.inq7.net www.mb.com.ph www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga |
| PHILIPPINE VITAL STATISTIC (NSO) | www.e-census.com.ph |
| ROYAL MOVING STORAGE ROYAL CARGO | www.royalcargo.com |
| SPACE A | TEL # (6345) 499-7279 |
| SCHOOLS | www.hau.edu.ph www.auf.edu.ph |
| SSA | www.ssa.gov |
| SGLI/VGLI INSURANCE | www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/handbook/handbook.htm |
| STAR AND STRIPES | http://www.stripes.com/section.asp?section=104 |
| TRICARE | www.tricare.osd.af.mil |
| TRICARE CLAIM PROBLEMS ON-LINE | www.tricare4u.com |
| TRICARE PROVIDER FOR THE PI | http://www.tricare.mil/tma/pacific/pacificCertifiedProviders.aspx |
| 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 | http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm |
| VA | www.va.gov |
| VA APPPROVED SCHOOLS |
http://manila.usembassy.gov/us-agencies2/veteransaffairs.html |
| VFW | www.vfwpost2485.com |
| 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 |
| VA REFILLS ONLINE |
www.myhealth.va.gov |
| VETERANS BENEFITS WEBSITE | www.govbenefits.gov |
| VA INQUIRY ROUTING & INFO SYSTEM | http://iris.va.gov |
| WAGNER H.S. ALUMNI | www.whoa.org |
QUICK
REF TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBERS
| AMERICAN LEGION POST 123 | (045) 625-5584 |
| AMERICAN LEGION POST 10 | (045) 322-1950 |
| AMERICAN LEGION SUBIC | 047) 222-2074 |
| DAV, ANGELES CITY | (045) 892-6374 |
| DEERS CONFIRMATION |
001-800-538--9552 |
| DFAS FOR MILITARY RETIREES |
001-800-321-1080/001-216-522-5955 FAX
001-800-469-6559 |
| DFAS FOR ANNUITANT PAY |
001-800-321-1080/001-216-522-5955 FAX
001-800-982-8459 |
| FPO MAILROOM | (045) 892-0817/0927-708-1944 CALLS
ONLY |
| FPO MAILROOM (VFW) | 0915 965 0847 CALLS ONLY |
| JUSMAG ID CARD/DEERS SECTION, U.S. EMBASSY | (02) 301- 2493 / 2494 |
| PASSPORT RENEWAL BY COURIER | (02) 879-4747 |
| PI IMMIGRATIONS, CLARK (NO SHORTS ALLOWED) |
(045) 499-1246/892-6110 OFFICE HRS 0700-1630 M-F… |
| PI IMMIGRATIONS, MANILA (NO SHORTS ALLOWED) |
(02) 527-3260/3248 |
| SPACE A, CLARK FIELD | (6345) 499 7279/CP (63) 920 970 5030 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY | FAX (02) 708 9723/708 9714 |
| TRICARE CLAIMS/VIA FAX | FAX 1-608-301-2251 FOLLOW UP 1-608-301-2250 |
| VA FAX, REGIONAL OFFICE |
FAX (02) 550-3945 |
| VA SERVICE OFFICER, MANILA | (02) 528-2500 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-1888- 5252 |
| VA TEL REGIONAL OFFICE |
(02) 550-3888 |
| VFW VA REP | (045) 892-2407 |
| VFW POST 2485 | (045) 892-7147 |
| VA CLINIC, MANILA | (02) 318-8387 PHARMACY (02) 318-8311 FAX (02) 310-5957 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-1888- 8782 |
| VA PHARMACY AUTO REFILLS |
(02) 556-VETS (8387) |
| U.S. EMBASSY, MANILA, SWITCHBOARD | (02) 301-2000 |
| FUNERAL HOMES ANGELES CITY: | |
| ANGELINA | (045) 322-4920/888-9469 |
| INDIONGCO | (045) 888-0750 /322 8541 |
| LA PIETA | (045) 888-0465/8555 |
| ANGELES INT’L TRAVEL AGENCY | (045) 322-5929/888-2175 |
| SWAGMAN | (045) 892-0378 |
DFAS SSN REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUITANTS:
WIDOWS
RECEIVING REQUEST FOR COPIES OF THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
(SSN) OR INDIVIDUAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ITIN), MUST
COMPLY OR BENEFITS WILL BE DISCONTINUED.. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
SSN OR ITIN, PLEASE COME BY THE RAO FOR ASSISTANCE ...
TRICARE APPROVED HOSPITALS/PHYSICIANS:
WE ARE WORKING WITH GLOBAL 24/TRICARE ON A REGULAR BASIS AND
USUALLY HAVE A TELECONFERENCE MONTHLY TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS.
GLOBAL 24 HAS BEEN VERY PROMPT IN REPLYING TO WAIVERS AND
SPECIAL NEEDS; HOWEVER, IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY TRICARE PROBLEMS
YOU CANNOT RESOLVE WITH GLOBAL 24, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR
ASSISTANCE... THE TRICARE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT IS THE BEST
OPPORTUNITY WE WILL HAVE RESOLVE OUR MEDICAL SUPPORT PROBLEMS IN
THE PHILIPPINES AND IF SOMETHING IS NOT WORKING, WE NEED TO
KNOW...
OBTAINING COPIES O
RE
TREASURY MANDATE: PAY TO GO ELECTRONICS BY
MARCH 1, 2013:
A TREASURY MANDATE WILL SOON
REQUIRE US TO PAY OUR MILITARY, CIVILIAN AND RETIRED CUSTOMERS
BY ELECTRONIC
A. NEXT O
B. NEXT O
C. BURIAL ON CLARK: A
SPACE
AVAILABLE TRAVEL JUST GETS BETTER: AMC PASSENGER
TERMINAL DATA HAS GONE
PHILIPPINE DATA
PRIVACY ACT 2012: THE
CRDP VS. CRSC: RETIREES ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH CONCURRENT RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY PAY, AND COMBAT-RELATED SPECIAL COMPENSATION CAN CHOOSE WHICH ENTITLEMENT THEY PREFER TO RECEIVE. THOSE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL OPEN SEASON RECEIVE A LETTER DETAILING THE BENEFITS OF EACH ENTITLEMENT. INCLUDED WITH THE LETTER IS AN OPEN SEASON ELECTION FORM, ALLOWING THEM TO CHOOSE THE TYPE OF PAYMENT THEY WISH TO RECEIVE. FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS RECEIVING BOTH CRDP AND CRSC. RETIREES MIGHT BASE THEIR DECISION ON THE DIFFERENCE IN MONETARY VALUE OR ON THE EFFECT EACH ENTITLEMENT WILL HAVE ON THEIR TAXABLE INCOME. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TWO ENTITLEMENTS ARE ANSWERED AT www.dfas.mil/rapay/rafaqs/crdpcrsc.html. THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO ENTITLEMENTS: CRDP IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL TAXES; CRSC IS NOT; CRDP IS SUBJECT TO DIVISION WITH A FORMER SPOUSE; CRSC IS NOT; SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN PREMIUMS CAN BE DEDUCTED FROM CRDP, BUT NOT CRSC. A CHART EXPLAINING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO IS AVAILABLE AT www.dfas.mil/rapay/disability/crscandcrdp.html. RETIREES WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW AN ELECTION WILL AFFECT THEIR TAXES SHOULD CONTACT A FINANCIAL ADVISER OR TAX PROFESSIONAL. IF A RETIREE FEELS THE INFORMATION REFLECTED ON THEIR FORM IS INCORRECT, THEY MAY CONTACT DEFENSE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SERVICE AT 1 800 321-1080, 7 A.M. TO 7:30 P.M. SOURCE: RAO JBAB, DC
CHANGE IN BOND
ALLOTMENTS: THE DEFENSE
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS) HAS
DISCONTINUED SAVINGS BOND ALLOTMENTS PROCESSING FOR MILITARY
PERSONNEL AND MILITARY RETIREES… THE TREASURY HAS CONVERTED TO
ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS THROUGH www.TreasuryDirect.gov…
DFAS CUSTOMERS WHO WISH TO CONTINUE PURCHASING SAVINGS BONDS
THROUGH PAYROLL DEDUCTION NEED TO
ESTABLISH AN ONLINE ACCOUNT WITH TREASURY DIRECT… SOURCE: RAO,
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C.
CRIME
IN
ANGELES CITY: SEEMS THAT OUR CITY IS NOT AS
SAFE AS BEFORE… THERE ARE MORE BREAKING AND ENTERING
PROBLEMS, MORE VIOLENCE AGAINST FOREIGNERS PLUS THE NORMAL
EXTORTION RACKETS, PICKPOCKETS AND SNATCHING… SOME THINGS
YOU CAN DO TO MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR THE CRIMINAL
ELEMENT IS TO MAINTAIN A LOW PROFILE AND DO NOT OVERDRESS OR
WEAR EXPENSIVE JEWELRY OR DRIVE EXPENSIVE VEHICLE… ALSO
WOULD BE ADVISABLE TO INSTALL AN INEXPENSIVE BUGLARY ALARM
SYSTEM IN YOUR HOME (LESS THAN P4, 000.)… IF YOU GO THE SAME
ROUTE AT THE SAME TIME EVERYDAY, YOU BECOME AN EASY TARGET…
TRY AND CHANGE YOUR TRAVEL HABITS AND BE ALERT…
DFAS
MAKING DEATH REPORTING EASIER: DFAS MILITARY
RETIREES DEATHS CAN NOW BE REPORTED VIA THE INTERNET AT LINK
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/forms.html.
THIS IS MUCH QUICKER THAN MAILING/FAX AND SHOULD RECEIVE
CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT WITHIN 48 HOURS… THIS SHOULD ALSO
EXPEDITE ANY BENEFITS YOU MAY HAVE COMING FROM DFAS… IF YOU
NEED ASSISTANCE, PLS SEE US AT THE RAO OFFICE.
NOTE: THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO
ANNUITANTS… SEE ATTACHMENT…
· DOWNLOAD,
SAVE AND PRINT PAY ACCOUNT INFORMATION FROM MILITARY RETIRED
OR ANNUITANT ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
· DOWNLOAD, SAVE AND
PRINT ANNUAL TAX STATEMENTS SUCH AS 1099Rs.
· VERIFY AND UPDATE
POSTAL AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES.
· VERIFY AND UPDATE
BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT.
· START, CHANGE OR STOP
FINANCIAL ALLOTMENTS.
· MAKE CHANGES TO
FEDERAL OR STATE TAX WITHHOLDING AMOUNTS.
· CHANGE USER NAMES AND
PASSWORDS TO KEEP ACCOUNTS SECURE.
ACR I-CARD HOLDERS: REMINDER THAT YOU MUST REGISTER WITH PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATIONS IN YOUR AREA (CLARK FIELD FOR THE ANGELES AREA) WITHIN THE 1ST 60 DAYS OF THE NEW YEAR. . . REPORT AND LEGAL RESEARCH FEES P 310.00. TO REGISTER, YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT ACR I-CARD. . . IF YOUR ACR I-CARD IS EXPIRED, THEY WILL DIRECT YOU TO BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AT MAGALLANES DRIVE, INTRAMUROS, MANILA TO RENEW YOUR CARD. . . ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE SHOULD BE ASKED WHILE IN THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE AT CLARK FIELD. . . SEE ATTACHMENT FOR REQUIREMENTS. . .
FPO MAIL POLICY WHILE OUT OF TOWN: IF YOU PLAN ON BEING OUT OF TOWN
OVER 15 DAYS, YOU SHOULD HAVE AN AUTHORIZED DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE TO PICK UP YOUR MAIL OR PROVIDE US A SIGNED
LETTER STATING HOW LONG YOU INTEND TO BE AWAY AND WE CAN
HOLD YOUR MAIL UP TO 30 DAYS… IN EVENT YOUR TRIP IS
EXTENDED, YOU WILL NEED TO SEND US A SIGNED LETTER/E-MAIL
SCAN/ FAX STATING THE REASON BEFORE WE CAN TAKE ANY FURTHER
ACTION… IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY/MAKE OTHER
ARRANGEMENTS, YOUR MAIL WILL BE RETURNED…
FPO POLICY: THE U.S. EMBASSY, MANILA IS RETURNING
PACKAGES THAT WEIGH OVER 16OZ/UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS… WE
ARE ALLOWED TO RECEIVE FIRST CLASS LETTERS INCLUDING
PERSONAL VOICE AND VIDEO CASETTES/CD’S, NEWSPAPERS,
MAGAZINES, PHOTOGRAPHS NOT TO EXCEED 16 OUNCES… WE
ARE ALSO AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE CHECKBOOKS AND
TRICARE EXPRESS SCRIPT (NATIONAL MAIL ORDER
PHARMACY) PACKAGES WITHOUT A WEIGH LIMIT… PLEASE
REMEMBER, THAT A U.S. PHYSICIAN MUST WRITE THE
PRESCRIPTION FOR EXPRESS SCRIPT (NMOP) SHIPMENTS… IF
YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE PHARMACY, ETC THAT ARE NOT
FPO AUTHORIZED, I HAVE FOUND THAT U.S. EXPRESS MAIL
ADDRESSED TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS WORKS GREAT… EXPRESS
MAIL CAN ALSO BE TRACED ON LINE…
INCORRECT FPO
ADDRESS: EACH FPO MEMBERS IS
GIVEN THE CORRECT ADDRESS TO RECEIVE MAIL: HOWEVER, MAIL STILL
GETS ADDRESSED TO THE FPO ADDRESS WITH PHILIPPINES ADDED. WHEN
THIS HAPPENS, THE FPO MAIL ENDS UP IN THE INTERNATIONAL MAIL
SYSTEM AND USUALLY LOST. . . WE ARE ABLE TO RETRIEVE SOME FPO
LETTERS FROM THE MAIN PHILIPPINE POST OFFICE IN MANILA AND GIVE
TO OUR FPO MEMBERS; HOWEVER, THIS IS A HIT AND MISS WAY OF DOING
BUSINESS. . BE SURE TO INFORM THE PEOPLE YOU CORRESPOND NOT TO INCLUDE PHILIPPINES IN THE FPO ADDRESS
. . . AS ALL ARE AWARE, THE U.S MAIL SYSTEM IS ONE OF THE MOST
SECURE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE; HOWEVER, MAIL SOMETIMES GETS DESTROYED
WITH HIGH SPEED SORTING MACHINE OR MISROUTED. USUALLY, MISROUTED
MAIL WILL EVENTUALLY FIND ITS WAY TO THE CORRECT ADDRESS;
HOWEVER, A LITTLE LATE. . BASED ON THE VOLUME OF U.S MAIL, VERY
LITTLE IS LOST; HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT,
SUGGEST YOU MAIL CERTIFIED MAIL WITH RETURN RECEIPT. . . WE HAD
ONE CASE WERE A RETIREE TRUSTED HIS EX WIFE WITH HIS 50% OF HIS
RETIRED PAY AND SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO MAIL HIS SHARE MONTHLY. . .
AFTER NOT RECEIVING HIS PAY FOR A COUPLE OF MONTH HE STARTING TO
COMPLAIN TO THE POST OFFICE ABOUT LOST CHECKS FROM HIS EX WIFE.
. . LATER, HE FOUND OUT THAT EX WIFE WAS USING THE MONEY INSTEAD
OF SENDING TO HIM. . . LOT OF REASONS FOR NOT RECEIVING MAIL. .
.
ILLEGAL USE OF
AFRTS IN OUR AREA: HAD SEVERAL REPORTS OF BARS USING AFRTS TO
PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESS AFRTS IS ONLY AUTHORIZED TO MILITARY
PERSONNEL/RETIREES FOR HOME USE AND CANNOT TRANSFERRED TO
UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE/BUSINESS NEED YOUR HELP IN LOCATING BARS
AND OTHER NON AUTHORIZED PEOPLE THAT HAVE OBTAINED AFRTS
ACCESS ILLEGALLY... UPON RECEIPT, WE WILL REPORT TO AFRTS
AND HAVE THEIR SERVICE DISCONTINUED... IF WE DO NOT TAKE
ACTION NOW, ALL COULD LOOSE THIS VERY VALUABLE SERVICE...
MAIL-IN SYSTEM FOR ARMY ID CARDS/DEERS ENROLLMENT: FOR RENEWAL, WE WILL REQUIRE A 8X10” PHOTO (HEAD AND SHOLDER WITH A LIGHT BACKGROUND), THE SPONSOR AND A XEROX COPY OF HIS/HER PASSPORT AND YOUR CURRENT MIL ID CARD… FOR INITIAL DEERS ENROLLMENT/MIL ID CARD, WE WILL REQUIRE; SPONSOR, DD FORM 214, MARRIAGE CONTRACT AND ANY TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS, 8X10” PHOTO (IF OVER 10 YEARS OF AGE) PASSPO RT OR GOV’T ID’S AND ADOPTION DOCUMENTS (WHEN APPLY)… DD FORM 1172 AND PHOTO MUST BE NOTARIZED WHICH CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR OFFICE... NORMALLY TAKES AROUND SIX WEEKS TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS...
REVIEWING DEERS ELIGIBILITY FOR YOU/FAMILY
ON LINE:
CAN REVIEW DEERS ELIGIBILITY FOR
YOU/FAMILY BY REGISTERING ON WEB http://www.tricare-overseas.com/Beneficiaries.htm
... WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT ELIGIBILITY OR WHEN REQUESTED
BY YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT MEANS
OF CONFIRMING ELIGIBILITY STATUS… CAN ALSO CHECK YOUR
TRICARE ELIGIBILITY BY REGISTERING ON WEB
tricare4u.com …
RETIREMENT PLANNING: SHOULD
ALWAYS DO YOUR RESEARCH ON THE COUNTRY YOU PLAN TO
RETIRE... THIS INCLUDES OUR RAO WEB, VFW POST 2485 WEB
www.vfwpost2485.com
U.S EMBASSY, and MANILA WEB http://manila.usembassy.gov
... SEE
ATTACHMENT...
VA MOVE TO SEAFRONT: THE VA REGIONAL OFFICE AND CLINIC HAS MOVED TO THEIR NEW BUILDING AT THE SEAFRONT COMPOUND 1501 ROXAS BOULEVARD, PASAY CITY... FOR CONTACT DATA AND HOW TO GET THERE, SEE ATTACHMENT...
VOTING OFFICER SERVICE: I AM THE U.S. EMBASSY VOTING OFFICER FOR THIS REGION AND AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR VOTING QUESTIONS. . . WE HAVE OUR VOTING ASSISSTANCE GUIDE AND FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATION (FPCA) FORMS AT OUR MAIN FPO NEXT TO MY OFFICE. . . ALL AMERICAN CITIZENS ARE AUTHORIZED TO USE THE U.S. EMBASSY FPO TO VOTE BY MAIL. . .
TRICARE
FRAUD: I RECEIVE A LOT OF FEEDBACK FROM
TRICARE PROVIDERS AND OUR RETIREE COMMUNITY CONCERING
TRICARE FRAUD…APPEARS THAT SEVERAL OF OUR RETIREE/FAMILY
MEMBERS ARE ASKING PHYSICIANS TO SUBMIT FAKE CLAIMS AND
SPLIT THE AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM TRICARE. ALSO SOME PHYSICIANS
AND THEIR COHORTS ARE TRYING TO RECRUIT
RETIREES/DEPENDENTS/WIDOWS TO FILE FAKE CLAIMS AND DO THE
SAME THING… THIS CAN GET YOU IN SERIOUS TROUBLE WITH U.S.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JEOPARDIZE OUR TRICARE BENEFITS IN THE
PHILIPPINES… WE HAVE ALREADY BEEN SINGLED OUT BY TRICARE DUE
TO PAST FRAUD AND IF THINGS GET MORE CORRUPT, OUR BENEFITS
COULD BE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE.. IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE THAT IS
SUBMITTING FAKE TRICARE CLAIMS, PLEASE PROVIDE ME AN E-MAIL
AT rao_cabr@mozcom.com AND I WILL FORWARD
ALL THE VALID COMPLAINTS TO THE DOD IG FOR ACTION...
UNITED STATES REPATRIATION: IF YOU
ARE AN AMERICAN CITIZEN AND STRANDED HERE WITHOUT OPTIONS,
AMERICAN CITIZENS SERVICES (ACS) AT THE U.S.
EMBASSY, MANILA MAY BE ABLE TO HELP…THE U.S. GOV’T WILL ALSO
PROVIDE LIMITED SUPPORT WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES
IF NEEDED… ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: *
A U.S. CITIZEN, *
DESTITUTE AND WOULD EXPERIENCE HARDSHIP IF NOT RETURNED TO
THE U.S., *
WITHOUT RELATIVES OR FRIENDS IN THE U.S. OR ABROAD
WHO WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, *
INVOLVED IN, OR THE CAUSE OF A SITUATION WHICH MAY DAMAGE
THE PRESTIGE OF THE U.S. GOV’T OR OTHER COMPELLING REASONS
AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPT OF STATE… IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE
ABOVE OR WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS YOUR PROBLEM WITH ME, I AM
AVAILABLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS…
U.S. MILITARY
RECRUITMENT:
TESTING IS ON THE 2ND
& 4TH SAT OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS) AT
0945HRS AT OUR RAO OFFICE FOR ALL BRANCHES OF SERVICE… MUST
HAVE U.S. PASSPORT/CURRENT GREEN CARD, SOCIAL SECURITY
NUMBER (SSN) AND SCHOOL RECORDS… MUST BE AT LEAST A HIGH
SCHOOL GRAD... THE USAF REQUIRED 15 COLLEGE CREDITS… AGE
REQUIREMENTS: MUST BE AT LEAST 17 YEARS OF AGE AND CANNOT BE
OVER 27 FOR USAF AND USMC… ARMY WILL ACCEPT UP TO AGE 34…
USA
THE USA
U.S. ARMY RECRUITER: AGE 17-34, HIGH
SCHOOL GRAD OR HIGHER, GOOD HEALTH, NO CRIMINAL RECORD AND BE
U.S. NAVY RECRUITER VISIT: THE NAVY
RECRUITER WAS HERE ON 18-19 MAY, 2012 AND PLANS TO RETURN LATER
THIS YEAR. . . WILL KEEP YOU ADVISED. CAN TEST AT OUR O
COST OF SERVICE ARE: PESO EQUIVALENT TO:
PASSPORT RENEWAL ADULT - - - - - - - - - - -
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$110.00
*PASSPORT RENEWAL
CHILD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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$105.00
1ST
PASSPORT RENEWAL AFTER AGE 16 - - - - - - - - - - - -
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$135.00
LOST OR
STOLEN PASSPORT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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$135.00
AFFADAVIT/NOTARY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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$50.00
cONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD WITH PASSPORT (OVER
AGE 16 BUT UNDER AGE 18) - -
$235.00
CONSULAR
REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD WITH PASSPORT - - - -
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$205.00
CONSULAR
REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD (ONLY) - - - - - - - - - - - -
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$100.00
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PASSPORT VISA PAGES- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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PLANNING
TO RELOCATE TO OUR AREA??? GREAT PLACE TO LIVE I
1. CONSIDER YOUR LEGAL STATUS IN
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2. PLAN
WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE:
A. RE
B. I
C. ONE ITEM
TO BEWARE 0
3. DO NOT
SHIP CARS TO THE
4. BANKING IS
EASY HERE AND YOU CAN HAVE DOLLAR OR PESO ACCOUNTS WITH
DIRECT DEPOSIT. . . SEE ME UPON ARRIVAL
5. GUNS &
AMMO:
6. LIKE IN
THE STATES, AVOID GIRLS UNDER AGE 18
SATELLITE RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICES (SRAO), PHILIPPINES:
BACOLOD: OSCAR SMITH, USAF RET
(Alternate) P.O. BOX 217
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100
raobacolod@hotmail.com
BAGUIO: LEN HARVEY, USAF RET
47 MISSION ROAD, CRYSTAL CAVE
BAGUIO CITY 2600
TEL NO. 074-442-3468, FAX: 074-442-4205
CP NO. 63915 328 0757
lenharvey@live.com.ph
CAGAYAN DE ORO: MIKE FARRELL, USMC RET
#2 VILLA MARIA PASCO VILLAGE, TABLON
CAGAYAN DE ORO, MISAMIS ORIENTAL 9000
firstsgtmike@hotmail.com
DAGUPAN CITY: ROBERTO MACARAEG
FORMERLY NSO BLDG
A.B. FERNANDEZ EAST
DAGUPAN CITY, 2400
CP NO. 63919-848-9317
TEL NO. . (075) 696-9106 or (075) 653-3347
mangbert59@yahoo.com
DAVAO: ALBERT ENCARNACION, USN RET
DAVAO CITY 8000
enca67@yahoo.com
LAOAG CITY: ERIC ALLAN CHURCH
BRGY. 5 LAOAG CITY,
ILOCOS NORTE
PHILIPPINES 2900
TEL.# (077) 770-4252
CEL # 639189035206
qmcguam@yahoo.com
LA UNION: EUGENE BROWN, USN RET.
#01 GREEN VALLY RD COMPOUND
PARINGAO, BAUANG, LA UNION 2501
TEL NO. (072)607-6725
(ebrown@mozcom.com)
LEYTE: ROBERT L. BOLICK USAF RET
ALEGRIA, SLAUTERHOUSE RD.
ORMOC CITY, LEYTE 6541
(bobbyespina@yahoo.com)
JOSEPH GROVER
LAPU-LAPU ST.
TOLOSA, LEYTE
CEL NO.(63)9189061181
(joejing2003@yahoo.com)
NUEVA VIZCAYA: MARIO E. ANTES
#56 BRGY.ALMAGUER SOUTH,
BAMBANG, NUEVA VIZCAYA, 3702
CELL# +63939-910-3997/
+63928-500-1986
(emmar55@yahoo.com)
WESTERN SAMAR: PETE FREDRICKSON
WESTERN SAMAR MONBON,
PUROK 13 SAN JOAQUIN,
CALBAYOG CITY RP 6710
TEL NO. (55) 301-2024
CEL NO. +639177111814
CLARK FIELD: LEONARD JONES
PSC 517 BOX R C
FPO AP 96517-1000
Jones1142@yahoo.com
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NEW FORM WILL ASSIST WITH DEATH NOTIFICATIONS
CLEVELAND (AFRNS)- Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials report that survivors can now use a “fast form” to report the passing of a retiree on the Internet rather than waiting on the phone.
The DFAS Form 9221 for notification of death can be processed quicker than faxed or mailed forms, said officials, and they save paper and postage costs. Officials warn that if a survivor doesn’t receive confirmation of receipt from DFAS within 48 hours of submitting the form, they should call 800-321-1080.
The form can be completed and submitted online from the privacy of a customer’s home, or with the help of a casualty assistance representative. Submitting the form initiates all of the same actions a DFAS customer care center representative would:
The
notification-of-death form is only for reporting the death of a
military retiree. Annuitant deaths must still be reported to one
of the DFAS customer care representatives at 800-321-1080.
To access
the notification of death fast form, click on the link at http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/forms.html.
For more retiree news and information, please visit www.retirees.af.mil.
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DFAS
(NEWS
RELEASE)
Defense
Finance and Accounting Service
8899 East 56TH Street
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46249
MILITARY RETIREE PAY DATES TO CHANGE
CLEVELAND
(SEPTEMBER 2, 2011)- PAYDAYS FOR MILITARY RETIREES AND THOSE WHO
RECEIVE PORTIONS OF RETIRED PAY ARE CHANGING FOR SEPTEMBER AND
DECEMBER, AS THE DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE CHANGES
ITS PAY SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH THE 2011 NATIONAL DEFENSE
AUTHOTIZATION ACT.
THE 2011 NDAA REQUIRES
MILITARY RETIREE PAY TO BE PROCESSED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE
MONTH. WHEN THAT DAY FALLS ON A WEEKEND OR NATIONAL HOLIDAY, THE
PAY DATE IS MOVED TO THE PREVIOUS BUSINESS DAY.
THIS YEAR PAYMENTS NORMALLY SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 3, 2011 WILL BE ISSUED ON SEPT. 30, 2011 AND PAYMENTS NORMALLY SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 3, 2012, WILL BE ISSUED ON DEC.30, 2011. FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2011, THIS MEANS MILITARY RETIREES WILL RECEIVE 13 RATHER THAN THE NORMAL 12 PAYMENTS.
THE 13TH PAYDAY ON DECEMBER 30 FALLS WITHIN THE 2011 TAX YEAR, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE TAX LIABILITY OF SOME RETIREES AND THOSE WHO RECEIVE PORTIONS OF THEIR RETIRED PAY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD SPEAK WITH A TAX ADVISOR, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR THEIR STATE TAX AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE IF THEIR TAX WITHHOLDING WILL SATISFY FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES WHEN THEY FILE RETURNS NEXT YEAR. DFAS CANNOT PROVIDE TAX ADVICE.
FOR TAX YEAR 2012 AND BEYOND, RETIREES WILL RECEIVE THEIR NORMAL 12 PAYMENTS.
THIS CHANGE AFFECTS REGULAR RETIRED PAY, CONCURRENT RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY PAY AND COMBAT RELATED SPECIAL COMPENSATION. THE NEW RULE ALSO APPLIES TO RETIREE ALLOTMENTS, GARNISHMENTS AND COURT-ORDERED FORMER SPOUSE AND CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS. IT DOES NOT AFFECT ANNUITY PAYMENTS.
IF RETIREES NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO THEIR FEDERAL OT STATE TAX WITHHOLDING, THE QUICKEST AND MOST SECURE WAY TO DO SO IS THROUGH myPAY. AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, myPAY ENABLES ELIGIBLE USERS AROUND THE WORLD TO MAKE ROUTINE CHANGES TO THEIR PAY INFORMATION, INCLUDING TAX WITHHOLDING, THAT BECOME EFFECTIVE WITHIN DAYS.
CUSTOMERS WHO CANNOT ACCESS myPAY CAN CHANGE FEDERAL WITHHOLDING AMOUNTS BY COMPLETING A NEW IRS FORM W-4 OR W-4P, OR CHANGE STATE WITH HOLDING AMOUNTS USING A DD 2866. THESE FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE DFAS WEBSITE (www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/forms.html) AND SHOULD BE MAILED OR FAXED TO THE BELOW ADDRESS ONCE COMPLETED:
DEFENSE
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE
U.S. MILITARY RETIRED PAY
P.O. BOX 7130
LONDON, KY 40742-7130
FAX: 800-469-6559
IT MAY TAKE UP TO
30 DAYS FOR CHANGES TO BE MADE WHEN MAILING IN A PAPER FORM.
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REPUBLIC O
DEPARTMENT O
BUREAU O
1002
O
STREAMLINED
REQUIREMENTS
1. This supplements
Memorandum dated 14
2. In conformity with
the provisions of Republic Act No. 9485 (Anti-Red Tape Act of
2007) declaring that the State shall take appropriate measures
to promote transparency in each agency with regard to the manner
of transacting with the public, which shall encompass a program
for the adoption of simplified procedures that will reduce red
tape and for the expedite transactions in government, the
following streamlined documentary requirements for the renewal
of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) I-CARD, including
those of native born aliens, shall be followed:
a. Duly accomplished
Application
b. Original ACR I-CARD;
c. Original passport
with photocopies of bio-page and latest arrival stamps; and
d. Proof of payment of
the required fees to be indicated in the application form and/or
in the Order of Approval.
3. Should there be any
doubt or suspicion as to the (i)
authenticity/genuineness of the ACR I-CARD or (ii) true identity of
the ACR I-CARD holder, the responsible officer shall prepare the
necessary recommendation and refer the same to the Chief of
Intelligence Division for appropriate action.
4. All other circulars,
memoranda, rules, regulations and other issuances inconsistent
herewith are hereby revoked.
The Chiefs of the
Alien Registration Division (ARD), Public Information Assistance
Counter (PIAC) and all concerned shall ensure strict compliance
of this memorandum.
Additional
Information:
Understand the cost is $20.00 and should wear long pants
when visiting Philippine Immigrations . . . Policy is subject to
change without notice.. .
The standard
Medicare Part B monthly will be $99.90 in 2012, a $15.50
decrease over the 2011 premium of $115.40. However, most
Medicare beneficiaries were held harmless in 2011 and paid $96.40
per month. The 2012 premium represents a $3.50 increase
for them.
In 2012, Social Security monthly payments to enrollees will increase by 3.6 %. The dollar increase in benefit checks is expected to be large enough on average to cover the increase in the Part B premium of $3.50 that most beneficiaries will experience. For those who were paying the standard premium of $115.40, their benefits checks will only increase.
As required in the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, beginning in 2007 the Part B premium a beneficiary pays each month is based on his or her annual income. Specially, if a beneficiary’s “modified adjusted gross income” is greater than the legislated threshold amounts ($85,000 in 2012 for a beneficiary filing an individual income tax return or married and filing a separate return, and $170,000 for a beneficiary filing a joint tax return) the beneficiary is responsible for a larger portion of the estimated total cost of Part B benefit coverage.
In addition to the standard Part B premium, affected beneficiaries must pay an income-related monthly adjustment amount. These income-related amounts were phased-in over three years, beginning in 2007. About 4% of current Part B enrollees are expected to be subject to these higher premium amounts.
For additional details, see our FAQ titled: “2012
Part B premium Amounts for Persons with Higher Income Levels”.
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Retirement Abroad
Retirement
abroad requires careful planning. Here are some important
steps to take before you go.
Check Visa and
Residency Requirements: Immigration and residency laws differ
greatly from country to country. Determine if you need a visa to
enter and reside in the country where you want to retire by
reviewing the Department of State’s Country Specific
Information. If dual citizenship is an option for you, review
our information on dual
nationality before taking this step.
Know the Local
Laws: Seek
professional legal advice before settling abroad. Determine
whether your trust, will and powers of attorney may be legally
enforceable in your country of destination. In addition to your
lawyer in the
Prepare Your
Pay Your
Taxes: Leaving the
country does not exempt
Retirees abroad must also fulfill any tax obligations of their
foreign country of residence. The
Understand your Social Security Benefits: If
you are thinking about retiring abroad, find out if you can
receive your Social Security or other federal agency benefits
outside the
Research Medical Care and Costs: Healthcare tops the list of concerns
for many
Research
Accessibility and Accommodations: If you have mobility difficulties or
use a wheelchair, determine access to areas such as swimming
pools, public facilities, restaurants, bars, toilets, etc.
Determine if shopping and entertainment are accessible.
You’re Still
Eligible to Vote:
Beware of
Scams: Retirement
funds are an attractive target for scammers who make false
promises of romance, friendship, or financial gain. Scammers
operate primarily via the internet, email, and phone.
Prepare for
Emergencies: Leave
emergency contact information and a copy of your passport
biographic data page with family and trusted friends. Carry
emergency contact information for your family in the
Stay
Connected: A
secure way to maintain your emergency contact information is to
enroll with Smart
Traveler Enrollment Program. Your information is stored
securely and enables the Department of State, U.S. embassy, or
consulate to contact you, your family, or your friends in an
emergency according to your wishes.
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THE
BUREAU O
HAS NO
HIGHER RESPONSIBILITY THAN SA
To find out more about the
services we provide, go to http://www.travels.state.gov
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE?
FROM CITY OF MANILA
BY TRAIN (YELLOW LINE f. LRT 1)
OPTION #1
Ø Domingo/ Holiday Jeeps (color green)
Ø Pasay Luna/ Pier I Jeeps
Ø Pasay Luna/ Harrison Plaza Jeeps
Ø M. Dela Cruz/ Holiday Jeeps
Ø Drop-off at F.B. Harrison road
OPTION #2
BY PUBLIC JEEP VIA MANILA CITY HALL/ INTRAMUROS
BY BUS FROM AYALA AVENUE/ GIL PUYAT (BUENDIA)/ TAFT
BY FX FROM US EMBASSY COMPOUND
BY PRIVATE
CAR OR METERED TAXI FROM US EMBASSY
FROM SOUTHERN QUEZON
CITY & MANDALUYONG
BY TRAIN VIA BLUE LINE (F. MRT-3)
BY PRIVATE CAR OR METERED TAXI FROM EDSA
FROM SOUTH (PARANAQUE CITY and
Taguig)
BY BUS OR FX FROM LAS PINAS-LAWTON/STA.CRUZ/CAVITE
BY PRIVATE CAR OR METERED TAXI VIA MAGALLANES INTERCHANGE
BY PRIVATE CAR OR METERED TAXI VIA NAIA