The Philippine government is set to release guidelines for adjusting the salaries of military and uniformed personnel (MUP), following a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to update the base pay schedule and increase subsistence allowances.
Military and Uniformed Personnel Salary Adjustments
President Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 118, directing the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to implement the updated base pay schedule and increased subsistence allowance for MUP. The order aims to enhance the compensation of personnel in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the Philippine Coast Guard.
The DBM is currently finalizing the guidelines for the implementation of the salary adjustments. These guidelines will cover the base pay and subsistence allowance increases for MUP. The move comes amid recent calls for increased support for the military, including concerns raised after instances of coup attempts.
The implementation of EO 118 is expected to have a significant fiscal impact, as noted in a recent analysis of the Marcos Jr. administration’s fiscal priorities. The increased compensation for MUP represents a substantial portion of the government’s spending commitments.
The adjustment in base pay and allowances is intended to improve the financial well-being of military and uniformed personnel and recognize their vital role in maintaining peace and security. Further details regarding the specific amounts and implementation timeline will be released by the DBM once the guidelines are finalized.
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