A House panel is keen on approving a “win-win” solution for pension woes of military and uniformed personnel so that legislators can move on to finding funds for the country’s “credible defense posture” in the West Philippine Sea. | JMAurelioINQ /PDI
‘Three guarantees’
He pointed out the urgency of solving MUP pension woes as there are “real geopolitical risks to address” such as the military’s modernization program to beef up its defense posture. “Although our attitude is to solve these risks diplomatically, diplomacy is hollow without credible defense capabilities … So, we need to solve the MUP pension system issues so we can keep investing in a formidable national defense,” Salceda said.
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