Marcos Jr. orders review of military disability discharge policy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a review of the Complete Disability Discharge (CDD) policy for military personnel.

This directive followed the case of Philippine Army Captain Jerome Jacuba, who was separated from the military after losing his eyesight in a 2016 combat operation.

Marcos Jr. deemed Jacuba's separation unjust, ordering his reinstatement and promotion to Major, which Jacuba accepted.

The President indicated that soldiers injured in the line of duty may still serve in various positions within the Armed Forces of the Philippines, revising the previous CDD policy.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed its disability discharge rules are under review to ensure no injured personnel are left behind if their condition was sustained in the line of duty.