AFP-RSBS

Taking care of our Protectors

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Retirement, Separation and Benefits System was established by virtue of Presidential Decree 361 as amended by PD 1656 to provide retirement and separation benefits to military members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

As provided in the law, “officers and enlisted personnel in the active service of the AFP shall contribute monthly to the System an amount equivalent to five percent (5%) of their monthly base pay, which contribution shall be deducted from their pay by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and paid to the System: Provided, That any officer or enlisted personnel who is separated or retired shall upon his separation or retirement be refunded in one lump sum all his contributions to the System: Provided, further, That such contributions shall be tax deductible for purposes of individual income tax return.”