MANILA city government employees will receive their salaries, year-end bonuses and P5,000 cash gifts simultaneously on Friday, Nov. 13, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced Monday.
Domagoso made the announcement during the flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall, saying the payments would be released ahead of schedule.
The city government allocated P817.31 million for the 2026 year-end bonuses and cash gifts of its employees, consisting of P762.46 million for year-end bonuses and P54.85 million for cash gifts.
The advance release comes ahead of the four-day holiday from Nov. 16 to 18 declared by Malacañang.
Domagoso also assured Contract of Service and Job Order workers they would not be left behind, citing the city’s commitment to its non-regular employees.
The city government is also preparing to distribute Christmas provisions to 700,000 families in Manila, as well as holiday packages for senior citizens.
The mayor urged employees to set aside part of their early bonuses, reminding them that Christmas is still weeks away.
