The Marcos administration has allocated P4.06 billion for over 10,000 new military and uniformed personnel positions and P21.7 billion for the first tranche of base pay increases, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said.
The funding covers new posts across the AFP, PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, BuCor, and PCG, while salary and subsistence allowance hikes recognize their dedication to public safety.
Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting uniformed ranks, praising their sacrifices for national security.
The first tranche of the pay raise and increased subsistence allowance—from P150 to P350 per day—took effect on Jan. 1, with subsequent tranches set for 2027 and 2028.
The measures, implemented through Executive Order 107, aim to strengthen the welfare and operational readiness of all military and uniformed personnel.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 15, 2026
