Marcos to bump up military pay after coup calls


MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (pic) announced an increase in soldiers’ salary, months after his military chief revealed attempts to unseat him.

Marcos said in a video released Wednesday (Dec 3) that the base pay increase will be done in three tranches, the first of which will be implemented at the start of 2026.

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