PBBM approves P783M in bonuses for Navy, Air Force, NICA personnel

Updated Wed, October 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM Published Tue, October 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has approved the release of P783.28 million for the 2023 Performance-Based Bonuses (PBB) of personnel from the Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA).

This approval recognizes the significant roles and sacrifices of these agencies in safeguarding national security and serving the public despite risks.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) allocated P421.99 million to the Philippine Navy for 25,821 qualified personnel, equivalent to 48.75% of their basic monthly salary as of December 31, 2023.

The Philippine Air Force received P342.5 million for over 19,800 qualified personnel.

NICA employees were granted P18.8 million, equivalent to 52% of their monthly basic salary as of December 2023.

Earlier releases included P1.64 billion for the Philippine Army and P3.39 billion for the police force as part of the 2023 bonus.

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