The DepEd Performance-Based Bonus 2023 is officially confirmed. A new memorandum released on October 3, 2025, outlines everything public school teachers, non-teaching staff, and DepEd offices need to do to receive the PBB for Fiscal Year 2023. If you’re a DepEd employee, this article will help you understand the most important details, written in plain and simple English.
What Is the DepEd Performance-Based Bonus (PBB)?
The Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) is an extra cash reward given to government workers based on their performance during the fiscal year. This bonus is part of the government’s efforts to reward hardworking employees and improve the delivery of public services.
DepEd got a score of 80 points in the national eligibility assessment. Because of this, the department has been declared eligible to receive the FY 2023 PBB. However, only those who meet the guidelines will get the bonus.
Who Will Get the FY 2023 PBB?
1. School-Based Personnel
These include all employees working in elementary and secondary schools, whether they are:
- Teachers (regular or ALS/mobile teachers)
- Administrative staff
- Finance staff
- Medical personnel
- District ALS Coordinators (DALSC)
- Those assigned to Community Learning Centers (CLCs)
👉 These people must be officially assigned or reassigned to schools or CLCs.
2. Non-School-Based Personnel
Non-school-based employees working in the:
- Schools Division Office (SDO)
- Regional Office (RO)
- Central Office
They must be performing teaching or learning-related tasks and must be officially reporting to these offices.
❗NOTE: Those working in DepEd offices who are not involved in learning delivery or school support functions will not be included under the school-level groupings.
What Are the Rating Periods?
The bonus is based on your performance during a certain period.
- For school-based personnel:
August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024
(This is based on DepEd Order 022, s. 2023 on the School Calendar.) - For non-school-based personnel:
January 1 – December 31, 2023
What Are the Requirements to Qualify?
To be eligible for the DepEd Performance-Based Bonus 2023, employees must meet the following:
- ✅ Very Satisfactory Rating
- You must have received at least a “Very Satisfactory” rating in your RPMS or CESPES forms for FY 2023.
- ✅ Filed SALN for 2022
- You must have submitted your Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 2022.
- ✅ No Cash Advance Issues
- No unliquidated cash advances during the covered year.
- ✅ No Final Criminal or Administrative Case
- Must not have been found guilty of any case with final judgment in FY 2022.
- ✅ Minimum Months of Service
- You should have worked at least 9 months in FY 2023.
- If you worked at least 3 months but less than 9 months, you may still receive a pro-rata bonus depending on your length of service.
Important Deadline: October 20, 2025
Each Regional Office Performance Management Team (RO PMT) is instructed to collect and validate Form 1.0 from all schools and division offices. These forms must be:
- ✅ Signed and Validated
- ✅ Submitted in Excel and PDF format
- ✅ Uploaded via this link: https://bit.ly/2023-form1-upload
- ✅ Deadline: On or before October 20, 2025
👉 Template download link: https://bit.ly/2023form1-template
How Will the Forms Be Grouped?
To keep things organized, the FY 2023 PBB Form 1.0 will be sorted into four levels:
- School Level – Elementary
- School Level – Secondary
- Schools Division Office
- Regional Office
Who Can You Contact for Help?
If you have questions or need help, you can contact the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development – Personnel Division:
- ☎️ Landline: (02) 8633-9345
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the DepEd PBB for 2023 already confirmed?
Yes, DepEd has been confirmed eligible to receive the FY 2023 PBB as of October 3, 2025.
What is the minimum service time required?
You need to have served at least 9 months in FY 2023. But if you served at least 3 months, you might still receive a pro-rated bonus.
What if I did not submit my SALN for 2022?
You will not be eligible for the FY 2023 PBB if you failed to submit your SALN.
Where do I submit my Form 1.0?
You must submit your signed and validated Form 1.0 through this upload link:
👉 https://bit.ly/2023-form1-upload
Who is not eligible for the PBB?
– Employees with an RPMS rating lower than “Very Satisfactory”
– Those with unresolved cash advances
– Those who had final criminal or administrative cases in FY 2022
The DepEd Performance-Based Bonus 2023 is a well-deserved reward for dedicated and hardworking public school employees. Make sure to meet all requirements, submit all needed documents on time, and maintain high performance in your job. Missing even one requirement may cause you to lose the bonus.
🔔 Tip: Coordinate with your school heads or division offices if you’re unsure about your status or what you need to submit.
Let’s keep delivering quality education and supporting one another!
