DBM Says Government Workers to Receive Year-End Bonus and P5,000 Cash Gift This Month of November
Government employees are set to receive their year-end bonus and P5,000 cash gift together with their first salary this November.
On Saturday (November 7, 2026) the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) made the announcement and brings welcome news to thousands of qualified government workers as the Christmas season approaches.
The DBM has also reminded all government agencies to follow the payment schedule and ensure that employees receive both benefits on time.
The agency confirmed that it had already released P82.998 billion to cover the year-end benefits of qualified civilian, military, and uniformed personnel.
Under DBM Budget Circular No. 2024-3, eligible employees will receive a year-end bonus equivalent to one month of their basic salary as of October 31, 2026, along with the P5,000 cash gift.
Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon said the funds had already been distributed to the concerned agencies. He also stressed that the benefits should be included in the employees’ first November payroll instead of being delayed or processed through a separate payroll.
Of the total amount released, P73.449 billion is allocated for year-end bonuses, while P9.549 billion is intended for cash gifts.
To qualify, government workers must have rendered at least four months or 120 days of service from January 1 to October 31, 2026. They must also remain in government service as of October 31.
The benefits cover qualified regular, contractual, and casual employees in national and local government offices. Employees who took authorized paid leave are also included.
The DBM clarified that the funds had been made available to agencies at the start of the 2026 fiscal year. However, the actual payment date may vary depending on each agency’s payroll schedule.
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