False and misleading content alleging that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has “threatened to remove the AFP pension.”

This claim (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FcAeMvtCE/?mibextid=wwXIfr) is baseless, malicious, and intended to mislead. The AFP categorically states that there is no such directive, statement, or policy from the President or any government agency. On the contrary, the administration has consistently expressed its fullest support for our men and women in uniform, including the protection and sustainability of their pension and benefits.

Please note that the pension of a retired military personnel is protected under existing laws. It is considered an earned benefit resulting from at least 20 years of faithful, honorable, and dedicated service to the nation. Under the law, a retired soldier’s pension may only be forfeited if he or she is convicted of a crime, following due process and a final judgment of a competent court. No official can arbitrarily remove or withhold such pension.