Philippines approves daily subsistence allowance hike for military to P350

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The bicameral conference committee in the Philippines has approved a significant increase in the daily subsistence allowance for military troops to P350, up from P150. This change will be included in the proposed 2025 budget. Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez confirmed that this increase is part of the final version of the General Appropriations Bill. The new allowance aims to support military personnel and recognize their sacrifices. The decision follows previous commitments from House leaders to enhance the budget for the Armed Forces. The increase is expected to improve the morale of soldiers and their families.


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