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Teodoro pushes for AFP pension system overhaul in budget hearing
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro has called for comprehensive reforms to the Armed Forces of the Philippines pension system during congressional budget deliberations. The initiative aims to provide financial security for both active-duty and retired military personnel.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro has urged Congress to prioritize reforms of the Armed Forces of the Philippines pension system, saying current arrangements do not adequately address the needs of military personnel and retirees.
Teorado raised the matter during a House committee on appropriations hearing on the Department of National Defense's proposed budget, emphasizing that pension system improvements would provide greater financial security and peace of mind for AFP servicemembers.
The defense chief's appeal underscores growing concerns within military circles about the adequacy of retirement benefits for personnel who have served in the armed forces. Pension reform has emerged as a key issue in broader discussions about military compensation and personnel welfare.
The proposed reforms are expected to be considered as lawmakers finalize the agency's budget allocation for the coming fiscal year. Teodoro's intervention signals the administration's commitment to addressing long-standing grievances within the military ranks regarding retirement security.
The timing of the petition coincides with ongoing budget deliberations in the House of Representatives, where defense spending and personnel-related expenses are closely scrutinized annually.