Bonuses to Be Released This November — DBM

MANILA, Philippines — Good news for government employees: the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that the year-end bonus (YEB) and ₱5,000 cash gift for qualified government workers will be released early this November 2025.

In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the release of the benefits will coincide with the first agency payroll of November 2025, pursuant to Budget Circular No. 2024-3.

“The DBM is one with the President in ensuring that our public servants feel the warmth of our Bagong Pilipinas,” Pangandaman said. “Pinapahalagahan po natin ang sipag at kahusayan ng ating mga lingkod-bayan kaya naman, sinisiguro nating maibibigay sa tamang oras ang kanilang mga benepisyo.”

Pangandaman added that the early release aims to recognize the dedication and hard work of government workers, especially as the holiday season approaches.

“We know how much government personnel look forward to this time of the year not just because it’s the season of giving, but because it’s a well-deserved recognition of their service and sacrifice,” she said. 

₱72.93 Billion Allocated for 2025 Bonuses

For Fiscal Year 2025, the DBM has allocated a total of ₱63.69 billion for the year-end bonus of civilian, military, and uniformed personnel, and ₱9.24 billion for the cash gift. The allocation covers over 1.85 million government workers nationwide.

The year-end bonus, equivalent to one month of basic pay as of October 31, and the ₱5,000 cash gift are given annually to reward the commitment and service of government personnel nationwide.

According to the DBM, all necessary funds have been released at the start of the fiscal year, ensuring that agencies can process and credit the bonuses without delay.