The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has completed the release of more than ₱783 million in Performance-Based Bonuses (PBB) for qualified personnel of the Philippine Navy (PN), Philippine Air Force (PAF), and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA). The move recognizes the unwavering service of those who guard the nation’s peace and security.
The timeline of releases began on October 9, 2025, when the DBM issued the first Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) worth ₱18.8 million for NICA. This amount covered the 2023 PBB of nearly nine hundred employees who were found eligible after validation by the Administrative Order No. 25 Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).
On October 14, the agency followed with ₱342.5 million for the Philippine Air Force, benefiting close to twenty thousand personnel who met the required performance standards.
Just three days later, on October 17, the largest release amounting to ₱422 million was approved for the Philippine Navy, covering over twenty-five thousand qualified officers and employees. This marked the completion of the DBM’s ₱783.28 million allocation for the three institutions.
These October releases came after earlier fund approvals this year, including ₱1.64 billion for the Philippine Army and ₱3.39 billion for the Philippine National Police. In total, more than ₱5.8 billion has been allocated for the 2023 PBB of uniformed and intelligence personnel nationwide.
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman emphasized that the PBB represents more than a financial incentive. It stands as a message of appreciation for the dedication and courage of the country’s defenders.
“Our soldiers and intelligence personnel give their blood, sweat, and sometimes even their lives to protect the Filipino people. The PBB may be a small thing compared to the magnitude of their sacrifices, but it is our way of recognizing their heroism and commitment,” Pangandaman said.
She also noted that the incentive will help personnel and their families with everyday needs such as bills, tuition, and medicine- a small yet meaningful way to give back to those who serve.
The DBM’s October releases reaffirm the government’s commitment to performance, accountability, and gratitude- ensuring that every deserving uniformed personnel receives due recognition for their work in keeping the country safe.
Source: Department of Budget and Management Press Release - October 22, 2025
