Speaker Romualdez EO implementing their decision to hike soldiers’ subsistence allowance
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez praised the issuance of Executive Order No. 84 by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. that would implement the decision of Congress, which he headed, to raise the subsistence allowance of soldiers from P150 to P350 daily.
“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,” said Speaker Romualdez, who pushed for the increased allowance of members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the 2025 national budget.
The increase of their allowance, which took effect since January 1, 2025, was approved by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., through EO 84 and would be included in the ng 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) budget. The Lower House and the Senate assured that the provision would have appropriate funds for the benefit of the uniformed personnel.
Speaker Romualdez said that the amendment in the allowance is in accordance with the intention of the administration go strengthen the morale of the soldiers and to make certain that they are receiving enough support for their daily needs.
“Natupad na ang ating pangako! Ang ating mga sundalo ay makatatanggap na ng mas mataas na subsistence allowance – mula P150 ay magiging P350 na kada araw o P10,500 kada buwan. Isa itong malaking hakbang para tiyakin na ang kanilang sakripisyo ay may katumbas na suporta mula sa ating pamahalaan,” he said.
He also assured the AFP that this is just the start of more incentives to improve the benefits and support to the uniformed personnel.
“Hindi ito ang huling hakbang natin. Patuloy nating ipaglalaban ang mga programang magbibigay ng mas maayos na kalagayan sa ating kasundaluhan – mula sa benepisyong pangkalusugan, pabahay at iba pang tulong para sa kanilang pamilya,” he added.
Speaker Romualdez also stressed of the Lower House’s continued coordination with the administration of President Marcos and other concerned agencies in order to make certain that the needs of the AFP are being addressed.
“Sa ilalim ng Bagong Pilipinas, titiyakin nating ang ating mga sundalo ay hindi pinapabayaan. Ang inyong serbisyo ay hindi malilimutan at ang gobyerno ay patuloy na magbibigay ng suporta na nararapat para sa inyo,” he said.
He also said that by investing in the welfare of the soldiers, they are strengthening the country’s security and helping in strengthening the country.
“Kapag maayos ang kalagayan ng ating sundalo, mas magiging matatag ang ating bansa. Ang pagtaas ng subsistence allowance na ito ay isang hakbang patungo sa mas matibay, mas maunlad, at mas ligtas na Pilipinas,” Speaker Romualdez said.
