MANILA — Qualified government employees will receive a P5,000 Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) for Fiscal Year 2025 after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved its release as an early Christmas gift, Malacañang announced.

Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the incentive recognizes the dedication, professionalism, and vital role of government workers in public service.

“Maagang Pamasko po sa mga kawani ng pamahalaan. Bilang pagkilala at pagpapahalaga sa mahusay na paglilingkod sa bayan, propesyonalismo at sa mahalagang papel na ginagampanan ng mga kawani ng gobyerno, inaprubahan ni Pangulong Marcos ang patuloy na pagbibigay ng PEI para sa mga kawani ng pamahalaan,” Castro said during a press briefing.

Castro said a circular issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) confirmed the continued grant of the incentive.

“Ayon kay DBM Acting Secretary Rolly Toledo, makakatanggap ng PhP5,000 ang bawat kuwalipikadong kawani ng pamahalaan,” she added.

The PEI covers civilian personnel in national government agencies, state universities and colleges, and government-owned or -controlled corporations under the DBM. Also eligible are qualified employees of local government units, local water districts, and military and uniformed personnel.

Castro said the President approved the incentive to underscore the importance of recognizing the sacrifices of government workers in delivering public service, noting that their welfare remains a key pillar of the administration’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda.

“Ang nasabing hakbang ng Pangulo ay pagpapakita lamang ng tuluy-tuloy na suporta ng Marcos administration sa pagpapataas ng productivity at morale ng government employees,” she said.

“Naniniwala si Pangulong Marcos Jr. na nararapat lang na bigyan ng importansiya ang mga kawani ng pamahalaan na walang-sawang naglilingkod at nagiging katuwang para maihatid ang pangangailangan ng taumbayan. Dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, mahalaga ang kapakanan ng mga lingkod-bayan,” Castro added.