Army sets up death benefits express lane

THE Philippine Army has set up an express lane for the processing of benefits for soldiers killed in action (KIA).

This was disclosed by Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala, saying the scheme ensures  speedy processing of death benefits for troopers who died in the line of duty.

Dema-ala compared the process in 2023 whereby only four out of 34 applications for KIA benefits were processed due to tedious procedure.

But now, according to Dema-ala, 25 out of 29 applications were already processed and received by the families of fallen soldiers.

This year, 29 soldiers died while performing their duties, Dema-ala said.