MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday affirmed the government’s support for the Department of National Defense (DND) which was given an increased budget this year.
With an increased 2024 budget for the DND, we’re dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our uniformed personnel and their families,” said Marcos in an Instagram post.
Marcos said that the support manifested in the AFP Modernization Program and the Pension and Gratuity Fund would give financial stability to both uniformed and non-uniformed personnel.
I have approved a specific budget for rice subsidies and Tertiary Health Care at the AFP Medical Center for advanced medical services and overall wellness support,” said Marcos.
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