Marcos directs agencies to speed up CSBP benefits for families of fallen soldiers and police

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed government agencies to expedite the release of benefits under the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP) for families of soldiers and police officers killed or wounded in the line of duty.

During a gathering at Camp Aguinaldo on Wednesday, Marcos acknowledged delays due to complicated documentary requirements and procedural issues and vowed to streamline the process, emphasizing that even after the loss of loved ones, families face challenges accessing these benefits from the government.

In light of the 83rd anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan, Marcos announced that the processing of CSBP benefits has been streamlined, ensuring prompt delivery of support for families who lost loved ones while serving the country and urged Filipinos to advance causes that would 'improve the lives of our fellow Filipinos.'

The President also ordered all government agencies to speed up the processing of benefits for members of uniformed personnel killed in action.

The CSBP provides shelter, health care, education, and employment assistance to dependents of uniformed personnel killed or wounded since July 2016.

Sixty-two beneficiaries attended the ceremony, including families from AFP, PNP, Philippine Coast Guard, and Bureau of Fire Protection who were given P500,000 in two tranches with an additional P100,000 provided by the Office of the President.