Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez (Malacañang photo) Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez expressed disappointment over the Department of Finance's (DOF) supposed plan to terminate the indexation of military and uniformed personnel (MUPs) in the face of rising...
The Department of National Defense (DND) said Sunday, April 3, that it recognizes the concerns raised by some retirees as the government seeks to implement reforms in the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system. DND Officer in Charge (OIC) Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr....
In this week’s press briefing at Malacañang Palace, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno proposed a four-pronged plan on reforms in the pension program for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Philippine Coast...
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno is addressing what he described as “the elephant in the room”, referring to the much-needed reforms in the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension scheme, which is taxpayer-supported and receives no contribution from the retirees themselves. During a...
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte believes that the potential enactment of Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) Bill will serve as a morale boost to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has vowed to resolve the complicated military and uniformed personnel (MUP) retirement and pension system that continues to take a heavy toll on the government’s yearly budget. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Wednesday, Nov. 23, that the MUP pension...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) expressed willingness to manage the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension fund once it is enacted into law. Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said pension fund is open to cooperate with the national...
It's all about heart, hard work, and family support One cannot talk about Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi and her “uniquely beautiful” journey without mentioning her supportive family. At a young age, and more so now as she steps on to the bigger stage, Celeste continues to look...
Senatorial aspirant and Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero on Monday, Jan. 7 said the government must be able to address the government’s ballooning liabilities to pensioners in the military and uniformed services through a sustainable pension system. The former senator also...
The proposed reform of the Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) pension system will only apply to new entrants in the service to ease the ballooning budget burden of the government, the Department of National Defense (DND) disclosed Monday, Oct. 18. (File photo by MANILA BULLETIN) DND...
Be among the first to witness the crowning of a new queen as KTX.PH premieres the preliminary competitions and coronation night of the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country, the Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2021 from Sept. 21 to 25. Viewers will get to see 30 hopefuls in a battle of wit...
Miss Universe Philippines 2021 candidate Rousanne Marie "Ayn" Bernos is trying to ignite commotion revealing how someone told her she must have a "mental health problem" for even thinking she stand a chance against "taller, smarter, and more beautiful women." She clarified via Instagram that she...
