The reform of the pension system of the military and other uniformed personnel is a “monumental task,” President Marcos admitted, as he emphasized the need to keep it functioning amid fears of a possible fiscal collapse caused by ballooning pension costs.
AFTER nearly three decades, disabled veterans can now look forward to getting a higher monthly pension as the Senate ratified on Wednesday the reconciled bicameral conference committee report on the measure that will standardize and upgrade the benefits due to military veterans and their dependents. “Para sa mga beterano nating…