Manila, Dec. 9 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is set to issue the guidelines for the immediate implementation of adjustments in the salary and subsistence allowance of all military and uniformed personnel (MUP).

This, as the DBM welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s move to increase the MUP's base pay and subsistence allowance.

"We commend President Bongbong Marcos for approving the increase in salary and subsistence allowance for our military and uniformed personnel, who dedicate their lives to safeguarding the nation," DBM Acting Secretary Rolando Toledo said in a statement on Tuesday.

"Rest assured that the DBM shall exert all efforts to support the EO's immediate implementation which is set to take effect b...