Manila, Nov. 9 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Saturday reminded government agencies to release the 2026 year-end bonus and PHP5,000 cash gift for qualified government employees together with their first November salary.

The DBM said PHP82.998 billion has been allocated for the two benefits, covering qualified civilian and military and uniformed personnel across government.

Of the total allocation, PHP73.449 billion is intended for the year-end bonus, while PHP9.549 billion covers the PHP5,000 Cash Gift.

DBM acting Secretary Kim Robert De Leon said the funds have already been released to concerned agencies, urging them to comply with the prescribed payment.

Under DBM Budget Circular 2024-3, dated Oct. 22, 2024, qu...