{"id":2819,"date":"2026-11-10T13:19:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeinphilbobbied.com\/LoveTrain\/veterans\/veteran-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T13:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:19:20","slug":"veteran-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lifeinphilbobbied.com\/LoveTrain\/veterans\/veteran-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Resources &amp; Contacts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#FDE8E4;padding-top:24px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:28px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bba1aa89 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In crisis right now?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Veterans Crisis Line from the Philippines (Indo-Pacific region):<\/strong> call <strong>+1 844-702-5493<\/strong>. On a U.S. base: DSN 988.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or chat online 24\/7 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/get-help-now\/chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VeteransCrisisLine.net\/Chat<\/a>. Texting 838255 works only with a U.S. carrier plan that allows international short codes. International calling charges may apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VA in Manila<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VA Manila main line:<\/strong> +63 (2) 8550-3888 &nbsp;|&nbsp; +63 (2) 8846-7121<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Pharmacy refills:<\/strong> (02) 8550-3888, Option 2 &rarr; Option 1 &nbsp;|&nbsp; PLDT toll-free 1-800-1888-5252 &nbsp;|&nbsp; Smart\/Globe #MYVA (#6982)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Address (clinic and benefits office):<\/strong> 1501 Roxas Boulevard, U.S. Embassy Seafront Compound, Pasay City<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Clinic hours:<\/strong> Mon&ndash;Fri 7:30 a.m.&ndash;4:30 p.m. &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Benefits office:<\/strong> Mon&ndash;Fri 7:30 a.m.&ndash;3:00 p.m., appointment only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VA in the U.S. (reachable from abroad)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VA benefits hotline:<\/strong> 800-827-1000 (U.S. number), 8:00 a.m.&ndash;9:00 p.m. Eastern, Mon&ndash;Fri<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Foreign Medical Program:<\/strong> HAC.FMP@va.gov &nbsp;|&nbsp; PO Box 200, Spring City, PA 19475, USA<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Ask VA (online questions):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/contact-us\/ask-va\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">va.gov\/contact-us\/ask-va<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/manila-health-care\/locations\/manila-va-clinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manila VA Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/manila-health-care\/register-for-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for care at VA Manila<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/va-regional-benefit-office-at-us-embassy-in-manila\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA Benefits Office at U.S. Embassy Manila<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/foreign-medical-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign Medical Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/how-to-file-a-va-foreign-medical-program-claim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">File an FMP claim<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/get-help-now\/military-crisis-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Crisis Line &mdash; overseas numbers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Information verified against official VA sources in November 2026. VA rules, phone numbers, and hours change &mdash; always confirm with VA before acting. This site is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is not legal advice.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In crisis right now? Veterans Crisis Line from the Philippines (Indo-Pacific region): call +1 844-702-5493. On a U.S. base: DSN 988. Or chat online 24\/7 at VeteransCrisisLine.net\/Chat. Texting 838255 works only with a U.S. carrier plan that allows international short codes. International calling charges may apply. 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