Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., has approved the release of Php 30.409 billion to cover the pension requirements of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) for the first quarter of 2025.

Secretary Pangandaman emphasized the importance of timely pension disbursements, noting that for many MUP retirees and their families, these pensions are essential for daily needs such as food and medication. “We understand, especially President Marcos, how crucial it is for our pensioners to receive their benefits, so once the required documents were completed, we quickly approved the fund release to the concerned agencies,” she said.

The Php 30.409 billion is allocated under the Pension and Gratuity Fund (PGF) as part of Republic Act No. 12116, the FY 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA).