Pres. Bongbong Marcos Signs E.O. No. 84
BONGBONG MARCOS – The President approved the increase of the Subsistence Allowance of the personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Philippine Air Force, the Philippine Army, and the Philippine Navy that guard the country all belong to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. They are the military forces of the country and the personnel are entitled to certain allowances from the government.
One of the allowances that the AFP personnel are entitled to is the Subsistence Allowance. A personal of the Army, the Navy, or the Air Force may be entitled to the Subsistence Allowance when reporting to duty away from his/her usual workplace.
The Subsistence Allowance for the soldiers is usually intended for their food expenses. In December, Pres. Bongbong Marcos reiterated his promise to make the AFP world-class.
Recently, Pres. Bongbong Marcos approved the increase of the Subsistence Allowance for the AFP personnel. Based on a report on GMA News, the raise brings the said type of allowance to more than double of the original stipend — from P150 to P350.
Based on the report, the increase on the Subsistence Allowance of the AFP personnel is ordered under the Executive Order No. 84. It was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in behalf of Pres. Bongbong Marcos.
The following members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are entitled to the boosted Subsistence Allowance:
- AFP officers and enlisted personnel
- Trainees and probationary second lieutenants/ensigns undergoing military training
- Citizen Military Training cadets on summer camp training
- reserve officers and enlisted reservists undergoing training and assembly/mobilization test
- Citizen Armed Force Geographical UnitX
- Cadets
Based on the report, with regards to the source of the increased Subsistence Allowance, it will be charged against the AFP’s available appropriations under the approved budget for this year 2025. The other sources may depend on the fund sources determined by the DBM (Department of Budget and Management).
“Thereafter, the funding requirements necessary for the continued implementation of this Order shall be included in the budget proposals of the AFP, subject to the usual budget preparation process,” the E.O. No.84 reads.
Reportedly, the Executive Order No. 84 took effect immediately upon the publication of the order in the Official Gazette. Recently, the AFP clarified that the rumors that many of their members resigned following the arrest of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte are not true.
Countless Filipinos bashed the Philippine government and Pres. Bongbong Marcos over the arrest of former Pres. Duterte tagging it as alleged betrayal and insult to the sovereignty of the country. Malacañang defended Marcos Jr. from betrayal allegations.