MANILA — The government has approved the release of PhP1.64 billion for the 2023 performance-based bonuses (PBB) of Armed Forces of the Philippines-Philippine Army (AFP-PA) officials and employees, following the guidance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

In a press briefing at Malacañang on Wednesday, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said more than 110,000 qualified AFP-PA personnel and employees will receive the incentive, which is being released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

“Batid ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang husay at sakripisyo ng mga sundalo sa pagganap sa kanilang tungkulin bilang mga tagapagtanggol ng kalayaan at soberanya ng Pilipinas kaya’t nararapat lang na masuklian ang kagitingan ng ating kasundaluhan,” Castro said.

Qualified personnel will receive up to 45.5 percent of their monthly basic salary as of December 31, 2023, provided they attained a “very satisfactory” rating under the AFP-PA strategic performance and management system.

The PBB evaluates the performance of AFP-PA personnel with emphasis on public satisfaction, service quality, resource use efficiency, and strengthened agency stewardship.