pera play DBM OKs release of P30 B for Q1 pension of military, uniformed personnel

Updated:2025-01-22 05:56    Views:102

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday approved the release of over P30 billion for the first quarter pension of military and uniformed personnel (MUP). 

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Budget Secretary Amenah said the release of the P30.409 billion was approved after meeting requirements. 

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“For many MUP retirees and their families, pensions are a lifeline that ensure their daily needs are met, katulad po ng pambili ng gamot o pagkain,” Pangandaman said in a statement. 

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The DBM noted that the pension budget is chargeable against the Pension and Gratuity Fund under the Republic Act No. 12116 or the 2025 General Appropriations Act. 

“The releases are based on the actual pension payroll submitted by the above-mentioned MUP agencies as of December 31, 2024,” DBM added. 

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It also said that a total of P16.752 billion was released to the Armed Forces of the Philippines – General Headquarters-Proper and the Philippine Veterans Office under the Department of National Defense. 

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The attached agencies of the Department of the Interior and Local Government will receive P13.297 billion. At the same time, 34 pensioners from the National Mapping and Resource Information under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources will also get P8.530 million.

Meantime, P350.680 million allocated for the 2,836 retired personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard under the Department of Transportation.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos earlier approved the national budget for 2025 which amounted to P6.326 trillion, from the initial P6.352 trillion.

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