The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) needs a total of P126.97 billion for its modernization requirements for 2027, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Tuesday. During a House ...

A HOUSE of Representatives deputy majority leader is urging the 20th Congress to prioritize two defense proposals aimed at ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program fund is set to increase by P10 billion in the proposed 2027 national budget, the Department of Budget and ...

MORE than 583,000 military and uniformed personnel (MUPs) are set to receive a 5-percent increase in base pay in 2027, on top of the continued P350 daily subsistence allowance, as the Marcos ...

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilbert ...

THE Department of National Defense (DND) may need to borrow from various sources to proceed with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization after its proposed budget was reduced in the ...

Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro disputes claims that military and uniformed personnel pensions nearly triple the AFP modernization budget, calling for a review of defense spending.

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is opening its purse wider for the men and women in uniform next year, pairing a base pay increase with P350 daily subsistence allowances, as well as ...