Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the release of P1.64 billion for the payment of the FY 2023 Performance-Based Bonuses (PBB) of 110,688 qualified officials and employees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Philippine Army (AFP-PA).

 

“Alam po natin, lalo na po ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, ang pagpupursige at hirap ng bawat sundalo. Our soldiers dedicate their lives to defending peace and protecting our people. This release underlines our commitment to recognize and reward our men and women in uniform who fulfill their duties with excellence,” Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said.

 

Under the approved release, each eligible AFP-PA official and employee will receive a PBB equivalent to 45.50% of their monthly basic salary as of 31 December 2023. Those in the First, Second, and Third Levels must have achieved at least a “Very Satisfactory” rating under the Civil Service Commission-approved Strategic Performance and Management System (SPMS) or system required by the Career Executive Service Board.

 

The funds will be charged against the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund under Republic Act No. 12116, the FY 2025 General Appropriations Act.

 

The approved release signals the continued efforts of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to support the welfare of government employees and to ensure that public funds are used transparently and responsibly in delivering due compensation.

 

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Ika-24 ng Setyembre 2025

 

 

Inaprubahan ni Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman ang pagpapalabas ng P1.64 bilyon para sa pagbibigay ng FY 2023 Performance-Based Bonuses (PBB) ng 110,688 kwalipikadong opisyal at empleyado ng Armed Forces of the Philippines – Philippine Army (AFP-PA).

 

“Alam po natin, lalo na po ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, ang pagpupursige at hirap ng bawat sundalo. Our soldiers dedicate their lives to defending peace and protecting our people. This release underlines our commitment to recognize and reward our men and women in uniform who fulfill their duties with excellence,” pahayag ni Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.

 

Sa ilalim ng inaprubahang release, ang bawat kwalipikadong AFP-PA opisyal at empleyado ay tatanggap ng PBB na katumbas ang 45.50% ng kanilang buwanang suweldo as of 31 Disyembre 2023. Ang mga nasa First, Second, at Third Levels ay dapat nakamit ang hindi bababa sa “Very Satisfactory” na rating sa ilalim ng Civil Service Commission-approved Strategic Performance and Management System (SPMS) o system na required ng Career Executive Board.

 

Ang pondo ay kukunin mula sa Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 12116, ang FY 2025 General Appropriations Act.

 

Ang naaprubahang release ay hudyat ng patuloy na pagsisikap ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na suportahan ang kapakanan ng mga empleyado ng gobyerno at upang matiyak na ang pampublikong pondo ay ginagamit nang malinaw o transparent at responsable sa paghahatid ng nararapat na kompensasyon.

 

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