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AFP clarifies pension cut vs retired generals, officers over seditious statements; Palace says up to AFP to address issue
Malacañang stated that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is responsible for studying the possibility of removing pensions for military retirees.
The issue arises from concerns about fake news and seditious statements made by some retired military personnel.
Palace Press Officer Usec. Atty. Claire Castro indicated that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has no specific reaction yet, emphasizing that any review must be initiated by the AFP.
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla confirmed that the military is reviewing its pension system and the potential for court-martial proceedings against retirees.
Padilla also noted that spreading fake news and making seditious statements carry legal consequences.
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