MANILA, March 5 -- The budget for the increase in the daily subsistence allowance of soldiers has been secured and would be implemented as planned, a House leader said on Wednesday, belying claims that the government has rejected the increase.

"This is a budol (lie), a big lie! These false claims deceive our soldiers and undermine their trust in the government. But the truth is clear - this increase is funded, secured, and guaranteed under the 2025 budget," Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David Suarez said in a news release.

Suarez said disinformation undermines trust in the administration and disrespects uniformed personnel.

He emphasized that administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains resolute in ensuring both the wel...