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Manila gov't releases over P300-M for year-end bonuses, cash gifts for City Hall employees
Manila Bulletin
|November 18, 2025
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso gleefully announced the release of P317 million in year-end benefits for regular employees of the city government on Monday, Nov. 17.
MANILA MAYOR Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso (Photo from Manila PIO)
(Manila PIO)
Domagoso made the announcement during the flag-raising ceremony at the Manila City Hall wherein he said that the funds were secured through tighter expenditure controls and improved revenue performance.
The P317 million allocation covers both the one-month Year-End Bonus and the P5,000 Cash Gift for all qualified personnel, including those assigned to legislative offices.
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