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Section 2Sec./Art. 2
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(a)Section 5, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution provides that "Professionalism in the Armed Forces of the Philippines and adequate remuneration and benefits of its members shall be a prime concern of the State." The government shall provide adequate support and incentives to the members of the Armed Forces.
(b)Tax exemption shall be granted on AFP personnel's longevity pay, mandatory allowances, collateral pay and collateral allowances, as well as other benefits as provided for by law.
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