Palace Declares January 29 Special Non-Working Day for Chinese New Year
The Philippine government has declared January 29, 2025, a special non-working day for Chinese New Year to honor cultural traditions and promote family bonding.
The Philippine government has declared January 29, 2025, a special non-working day for Chinese New Year to honor cultural traditions and promote family bonding.
The government has issued updated guidelines for the FY 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) and FY 2024 Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) under Executive Order No. 61. These changes aim to streamline processes, improve agency performance, and reward eligible employees. Learn about the evaluation process, appeals, and how these incentives support public service excellence.
The Second Tranche Salary Schedule for Government Employees in 2025 updates pay rates to ensure fair and competitive compensation for public servants.
President Marcos raised concerns over DepEd’s ₱11 billion budget cut for 2025, warning it could worsen the teacher shortage and delay key programs like school construction and technology upgrades.
Classes and government work in Manila and Pasay are suspended on January 13, 2025, for the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s “National Rally for Peace.” Essential services will remain operational.
The 2025 second tranche of the Salary Standardization Law VI (SSL VI) brings a salary increase for Philippine government employees, effective January 1. Learn about the updated pay rates and benefits designed to enhance compensation and public service quality.
Classes are suspended on January 2-3, 2025, in areas like Balayan, Malita, and La Carlota City due to safety concerns. Check updates for more details.
The Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for 2024 is a ₱20,000 bonus for eligible government employees in the Philippines. While it’s a well-deserved reward, it’s important to know that the SRI is taxable if your total annual bonuses exceed the ₱90,000 tax-exempt limit. For most employees, the SRI will remain tax-free, but any amount above this threshold will be subject to income tax. The incentive will start being distributed on December 20, 2024. Stay informed to make the most of your benefits!
The Supreme Court ruled that schools cannot suspend unmarried teachers for being pregnant, stating that premarital pregnancy is not immoral under Philippine law. The decision emphasizes that morality in workplace policies should be based on public and secular standards, not religious beliefs. This landmark ruling protects individual rights and prevents discrimination based on personal choices.
DepEd will release the historic Php 20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for teaching and non-teaching personnel starting December 20, 2024.