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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� President Ferdinand 鈥淏ongbong鈥� R. Marcos Jr. has raised the subsistence allowance of military personnel from P150 to P350, effective January 1, 2025.听
The Executive Order (EO) No. 84 signed by Marcos on Friday states that officers, enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including trainees and probationary second lieutenants/ensigns undergoing military training, Citizen Military Training cadets on summer camp training are entitled to the allowance hike.
Reserve officers and enlisted reservists undergoing training and assembly, Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit, and cadets will also benefit from the newly-signed order.听
鈥淚t is imperative to increase the Subsistence Allowance of all Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the AFP, to protect and promote their welfare, in recognition of their sacrifices and perseverance, in defending and upholding the country鈥檚 sovereignty and territorial integrity,鈥� the EO read.听
The EO also said that the current subsistence allowance of the AFP personnel 鈥渋s no longer adequate to meet the daily sustenance of an active-duty soldier.鈥�
The funding will be charged against available appropriations of the AFP under the General Appropriations Act of 2025 and other funding sources that may be identified by the Department of Budget and Management.
听鈥淭he funding requirements necessary for the continued implementation of this Order shall be included in the budget proposal of the AFP, subject to the usual budget preparation process,鈥� it added.听