Manila: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP3.39 billion for the payment of the 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) of 225,545 qualified officials and personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

According to Philippines News Agency, each qualified PNP official and personnel will receive a PBB equivalent to 45.5 percent of their monthly basic salary, as of December 31, 2023. The DBM stated that those in the First, Second, and Third Levels must have achieved at least a ‘Very Satisfactory’ rating under the Civil Service Commission-approved Strategic Performance Management System or the equivalent rating required by the Career Executive Service Board.

The approved budget for the PNP officials and personnel’s 2023 PBB will be sourced from the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund under Republic Act 12116 or the 2025 General Appropriations Act. The payment of the incentive follows the Final Eligibility Assessment Report dated September 16, 2024, from the Administrative Order No. 25 Inter-Agency Task Force, which confirmed the PNP’s eligibility for the grant of the bonus.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman emphasized that the bonus is a small token compared to the daily sacrifices of the police force who face danger, exhaustion, and uncertainty to maintain public safety. She highlighted the dedication and hard work of police officers, stating that they are among the pillars of the nation, standing at the frontlines of peace and order every day.

Pangandaman also mentioned that the much-awaited incentive would provide relief to the families of police officers, helping to boost their household budgets, pay for their children’s tuition, or cover daily necessities. She stated that through this release, the government not only recognizes the service of the police personnel but also reaffirms its commitment to rewarding performance and accountability.