MANILA, Oct. 16 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP3.39 billion for the payment of the 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) of 225,545 qualified officials and personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

In a statement Thursday, the DBM said each qualified PNP official and personnel would receive a PBB equivalent to 45.5 percent of their monthly basic salary, as of Dec. 31, 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 Management System or the equivalent rating required by the Career Executive Service Board," the DBM said.

The approved budget for the PNP offici...