MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the early release of the year-end bonus and cash gift for government employees this November in recognition of their efforts and dedication to public service.

“Limampu’t isang araw bago mag-Pasko, may good news sa ating mga kawani ng gobyerno,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a press briefing in Malacañang on Tuesday.

“Sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. maagang maipamimigay ng Department of Budget and Management o DBM ngayong buwan ang year-end bonus at PhP5,000 pesos cash gift sa mga kawani ng gobyerno,” she added.

For fiscal year 2025, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) allocated PhP63.69 billion for the year-end bonus of civilian, military, and uniformed personnel. An additional PhP9.24 billion was set aside for the PhP5,000 cash gift for more than 1.85 million government employees.

Castro said the early release of the benefits, led by the DBM under Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, reflects the Marcos administration’s appreciation for public servants and their continued service to the nation.

“Isa rin ito sa mga hakbang ng pamahalaan sa pagkilala sa pagsisikap at dedikasyon ng mga kawani ng gobyerno,” Castro said.