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 officials and personnel’s 2023 PBB will be sourced from the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund under Republic Act 12116 or the 2025 General Appropriations Act.

The payment of the incentive follows the Final Eligibility Assessment Report dated Sept. 16, 2024, from the Administrative Order No. 25 Inter-Agency Task Force, which confirmed the PNP’s eligibility for the grant of the bonus.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the bonus is a small token compared to the daily sacrifices of the men and women of the police force, who face danger, exhaustion and uncertainty to keep the public safe.

“Our police officers are among the pillars of our nation. They stand at the frontlines of peace and order every single day. We see their hard work and dedication, so we are making sure they receive what is rightfully due to them,” Pangandaman said.

Pangandaman said the much-awaited incentive would provide relief to the families of police officers, help boost their household budgets, pay for their children’s tuition, or cover daily necessities.

“Through this release, we not only recognize their service but also reaffirm our commitment to a government that rewards performance and accountability,” she said. (PNA)