Philippines boosts AFP personnel's subsistence allowance by P16.8 billion

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines has approved a release of nearly P16.9 billion. This funding will be used to increase the subsistence allowance for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This action follows an Executive Order signed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. on March 14. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman expressed that this increase is very beneficial to the families of soldiers, noting that the last adjustment to their allowance was made back in 2015. Secretary Pangandaman thanked President Marcos for the quick approval of the order. The government recognizes that the current allowance is inadequate for active-duty soldiers' daily needs. The goal of increasing the subsistence allowance is to promote the welfare of military personnel and acknowledge their sacrifices for the country's security and sovereignty.