MANILA, Philippines—Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday (June 21) gave assurance to retired men in uniform that their welfare was priority as officials hammer out changes in the military pension system.
“We will make sure that on top of our priority in discussions with legislators is the welfare of our retirees,” Lorenzana said in a statement.
“Looking after the welfare of our soldiers is one of the key mandates of the Department of National Defense,” he said.
“This includes ensuring that they receive the appropriate retirement benefits that are due them for their years of honorable and dedicated service,” he added.
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