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DND defends 'overdue' MUP base pay hike as labor group calls it 'infuriating'
The Department of National Defense (DND) asserts that the proposed salary increase for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) is long overdue.
DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong stated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the formation of a technical working group to review the MUP pay adjustment.
Marcos Jr. acknowledged the dedication and service of MUPs, especially in national security, and mentioned the increase is necessary due to the increased demands of their duties.
The salary hike will be released in three tranches, starting January 1, 2026, followed by January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028.
Personnel from the DND, DILG, PCG, BuCor, and NAMRIA are entitled to the increase.
The DND welcomes the initiative, noting that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) also appreciates the President's concern for its personnel.
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