President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a 133 percent increase in the daily subsistence allowance for officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from P150 to P350.
Outlined in Executive Order No. 84 signed on March 14, the adjustment will apply retroactively starting January 1 and will take effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
“It 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’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Mr. Marcos sid in his order.
The government last adjusted the AFP’s subsistence allowance in 2015 under Congress Joint Resolution No. 5.
The adjustment will also apply to trainees, probationary second lieutenants and ensigns undergoing training, Citizen Military Training cadets, and reservists.
Speaker Martin Romualdez, who pushed the additional subsistence allowance under the 2025 national budget, said: “This is a well-deserved increase for our brave and dedicated soldiers who tirelessly defend our country. It is a concrete manifestation of our commitment to improving their welfare and recognizing their sacrifices for our nation.”
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Marcos increases AFP subsistence allowance.”