Metro Manila, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced that an increase in the base pay of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) will be implemented in three tranches beginning January 2026.
In a video statement, the chief executive lauded MUPs for their service and sacrifice especially amid natural disasters.
“Sa gitna nito, naging matibay na sandigan ng bayan ang ating mga military at uniformed personnel,” he said.
“Bilang pagkilala sa inyong walang sawang paglilingkod, dedikasyon, at husay, ating itataas ang base pay ng MUP,” Marcos added.
[Translate: In the midst of this, our military and uniformed personnel have become a strong pillar of the people…In recognition of your tireless service, dedication, and skill, we will increase the MUP base pay.]
The president said MUPs from the Department of National Defense, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Corrections and the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority are included in the pay hike.
Marcos said the tranches are set every first of January from 2026 to 2028.
Earlier this year, Marcos also greenlit the hike in the military’s daily subsistence allowance to ₱350 from ₱150.
