'Kung gusto may paraan': Alvarez says revenues from marijuana legalization bill can bankroll MUP pension

By Billy Begas

Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez on Tuesday urged the government to legalize marijuana and use its revenue to fund Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUPs) pensions.

Alvarez said the government should explore non-traditional and creative solutions to address the issues on the MUP pension.

“Puwede yan. Kung gusto may paraan, at kung ayaw maraming dahilan,” said Alvarez.

Alvarez said legalizing the use of marijuana and putting safeguards to prevent abuse can generate additional revenue for the government that would fund the pensions for MUPs and other projects and programs.

He stressed that the government should not change the current pension system for soldiers and other uniformed personnel of the government and let them receive their rightful benefits.

“We owe it to them to find a viable solution and ensure that they receive the support they need and deserve,” he said.

Alvarez also noted the tension in the West Philippine Sea that unnecessarily exposed the country to the threat of war.

“And this is how we treat our soldiers, policemen, and uniformed personnel? Kalokohan,” he pointed out.

Alvarez also proposed a compromise where present active and retired MUPs would continue to benefit from the existing pension system, while a GSIS-type pension system would be established for future MUPs.

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‘Kung gusto may paraan’: Alvarez says revenues from marijuana legalization bill can bankroll MUP pension

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