BPC secures an additional P1.2bn subsidy
Friday, February 21, 2025 | 1320 Views |
Below the mark: The BPC has battled to operate at breakeven levels without government support
PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
In the original Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP) which was due to run from April 2023 to March 31, 2025, the BPC was due for a subsidy of P1 billion. However, the Corporation in August 2023 secured an extra P1.18 billion through Parliament.
The latest estimates show that the BPC will get another boost in the financial year that starts on April 1.
BDF camps are military camps, and there is a need for stricter rules and regulations to safeguard their operations as well as ensure the safety of civilians. Of course, military personnel are human, and they have relatives as well as girlfriends and boyfriends, but the fact remains that the BDF is responsible for ensuring national security and stability and, as such, will be one of the first targets in the event of possible attacks. The decision...