AFP: Allowance hike for troops approved contrary to social media claims
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MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) refuted a social media post claiming the daily subsistence allowance increase for its personnel was disapproved, calling it “false and baseless information.”
According to screen grabs shared by the AFP, the social media post alleged that “current fiscal constraints and budgetary considerations” hindered the increase. The military blurred the name of the person who posted it in its screen grabs.
“Contrary to these misleading reports, the PHP 350 daily subsistence allowance increase has been successfully incorporated into the approved 2025 General Appropriations Act,” the AFP said on its Facebook page.
“This allocation demonstrates the government’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare and support of our dedicated soldiers,” it added.
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