Isko bares ₱648.8-M cash aid, other perks for Manila students, LGU, health personnel

Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Dec. 15, announced the release of P648.84 million in cash assistance, benefits, and incentives for students, city employees, health workers, and contract personnel during the flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall.

- BY DIANN CALUCIN

“Where did this 648 million come from? From our taxpayers. So, I appeal to you, when you are dealing with taxpayers, treat them with respect because our revenues depend on their hard-earned money through the taxes that they are paying. We thank President Bongbong Marcos as we await the announcement on Administrative Order Nos. 39 at 40,” the mayor said.

₱302.18 M for city employees

Domagoso announced ₱302.18 million in incentives for permanent city employees, including co-termi-nous employees and elected officials.

The amount covers retroactive salary adjustments under the second tranche of the Salary Standardization Law, as well as medical, productivity, and service recognition incentives.

Eligible personnel will receive a ₱7,000 medical allowance, a ₱5,000 Productivity Enhancement Incentive, and a ₱10,000 Service Recognition Incentive, with releases scheduled from Dec. 15 to 23.