Manila: Government employees are set to receive an early holiday treat as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) releases the 2025 year-end bonus and PHP5,000 cash gift starting this month, Malaca±ang announced Tuesday.
According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to recognizing the service and heroism of public servants. She emphasized that this move by the DBM demonstrates the Marcos administration’s appreciation for public servants and their dedication to the nation.
In a separate statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman confirmed that the year-end bonus and cash gift would be released with the first agency payroll of November 2025, in line with Budget Circular No. 2024-3. Pangandaman highlighted the importance of valuing the diligence and excellence of public servants, ensuring that their benefits are provided on time.
For fiscal year 2025, the DBM allocated PHP63.69 billion for the year-end bonus of civilian and uniformed personnel, and PHP9.24 billion for the cash gift, benefiting over 1.85 million government workers nationwide. The year-end bonus is equivalent to one month’s basic pay as of Oct. 31.
Under DBM rules, employees who have rendered at least four months of service from Jan. 1 and remain in government service as of Oct. 31 are qualified to receive the benefits. The DBM reminded all agencies to ensure the prompt release of bonuses in accordance with existing budget circulars.
