FY 2024 PBB Approved: DepEd Is Covered, but Eligibility and Payment Still Require Validation
The government has authorized the grant of the Fiscal Year 2024 Performance-Based Bonus, or PBB. The Department of Education, including schools and learning centers, is included in the official list of participating agencies. This does not yet mean, however, that DepEd has received its final eligibility assessment or that payment to all personnel is already guaranteed.
What Has Actually Been Approved?
The Office of the President approved the recommendation of the Executive Order No. 61 Technical Working Group to grant the FY 2024 PBB. Following that approval, the Technical Working Group issued:
- EO No. 61 TWG Resolution No. 2026-1, approved on July 2, 2026, authorizing the FY 2024 PBB to proceed; and
- EO No. 61 TWG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-1, dated July 3, 2026, prescribing the eligibility, validation, and payment guidelines.
Is DepEd Included in the FY 2024 PBB?
Yes. Annex 1 of Memorandum Circular No. 2026-1 expressly includes the Department of Education in the master list of departments and agencies enrolled in the FY 2024 PBB cycle.
The listed DepEd offices and units include:
- Office of the Secretary;
- bureaus and services;
- regional offices;
- schools division offices;
- schools and learning centers;
- National Educators Academy of the Philippines;
- Teacher Education Council Secretariat; and
- Early Childhood Development Council.
DepEd’s appearance in the master list confirms that it participates in the assessment process. It does not prove that DepEd, every school, every delivery unit, or every employee has already qualified for payment.
How Will DepEd Qualify?
An agency must obtain an overall score of at least 70 points out of 100. Its accomplishments are evaluated under four dimensions of accountability.
Performance Results
Achievement of applicable Congress-approved performance targets under the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act.
Process Results
Improvements in government transactions through streamlining, digitalization, standardization, or process reengineering.
Financial Results
Actual use of the agency’s available budget in delivering its committed programs and projects.
Citizen or Client Satisfaction Results
Performance in meeting public expectations and resolving concerns received through Hotline 8888 and the Contact Center ng Bayan.
An agency that receives fewer than 70 points will not qualify for the FY 2024 PBB.
Even when an agency reaches the minimum score, units or individuals primarily responsible for a rating below the required level in a particular criterion may be isolated and excluded from the bonus.
How Much Is the FY 2024 PBB?
The applicable rate is based on the agency’s validated total score. The maximum rate is equivalent to 65% of an employee’s monthly basic salary as of December 31, 2024.
| Validated agency score | Illustrative PBB rate |
|---|---|
| 100 points | 65% of monthly basic salary |
| 95 points | 61.75% |
| 90 points | 58.5% |
| 85 points | 55.25% |
| 80 points | 52% |
| 75 points | 48.75% |
| 70 points | 45.5% |
| Below 70 points | Agency not eligible |
Note: The rates above are the illustrations provided in the circular. When the overall score ends in .5, it will be rounded down in determining the applicable rate.
Under Item 8.2 of the circular, the PBB rate of an otherwise eligible agency will be reduced by 5% when it fails to submit all required performance reports on time.
The salary basis is the employee’s monthly basic salary on December 31, 2024. It is not based on the employee’s current salary in 2026, and it does not include allowances and other additional compensation.
Who May Qualify for the Full PBB?
An official or employee may qualify for the full PBB when the following basic requirements are satisfied:
- The employee is assigned to an eligible delivery unit of an agency that qualified for the FY 2024 PBB.
- The employee rendered at least nine months of government service during FY 2024.
- The employee obtained at least a Very Satisfactory performance rating under the applicable approved performance management system.
- The employee complied with applicable individual accountability requirements.
- The employee occupies a position funded under the Personnel Services allocation.
Eligible delivery units are granted a uniform agency PBB rate. The actual peso amount may still vary because employees have different monthly basic salaries and may be subject to proration or individual disqualification.
Can Employees With Less Than Nine Months of Service Receive PBB?
Employees who rendered at least three months but fewer than nine months of government service may qualify for a prorated PBB, provided they have at least a Very Satisfactory rating and meet the other requirements.
| Government service rendered | Percentage of applicable PBB |
|---|---|
| Nine months or more | 100% |
| Eight months but less than nine months | 90% |
| Seven months but less than eight months | 80% |
| Six months but less than seven months | 70% |
| Five months but less than six months | 60% |
| Four months but less than five months | 50% |
| Three months but less than four months | 40% |
Valid reasons for not completing nine months may include being newly hired, retirement, resignation, maternity or paternity leave, rehabilitation leave, authorized study leave, vacation or sick leave, and other interruptions not resulting from disciplinary action.
Are Job Order and Contract-of-Service Workers Covered?
Memorandum Circular No. 2026-1 limits coverage to personnel whose compensation is funded under the Personnel Services allocation, such as employees holding regular, casual, and government contractual positions.
Job order and contract-of-service workers are therefore generally outside the coverage of the circular. A government contractual position should not be confused with a contract-of-service engagement.
Who May Be Disqualified?
Agency qualification does not automatically make every employee eligible. An individual may still be excluded for reasons stated in the circular.
- Receiving a performance rating below Very Satisfactory;
- being on vacation or sick leave, with or without pay, for the entire year;
- being found guilty of an administrative or criminal case by final judgment during FY 2024, unless the penalty is only a reprimand;
- failure to submit the required 2023 SALN;
- failure to liquidate FY 2024 cash advances within the prescribed period; or
- being identified as primarily responsible for an unmet agency criterion or accountability requirement.
The agency’s Performance Management Team, or its equivalent body, is responsible for identifying the units, heads, or individuals who should be isolated from the grant because of a performance or compliance deficiency.
Are All DepEd Schools Automatically Eligible?
No. The inclusion of schools and learning centers in Annex 1 means they are within DepEd’s organizational coverage. It does not guarantee that every school or every employee will receive the bonus.
Final payment will depend on several stages, including:
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1
Agency assessment
DepEd’s performance under the four accountability dimensions is evaluated.
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2
Validation of requirements
Oversight and validating agencies review DepEd’s reports and supporting documents.
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3
Final Eligibility Assessment
The agency’s final score, deficiencies, and applicable PBB rate are determined.
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4
Identification of eligible personnel
Qualified units and employees are validated using official personnel records.
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Funding and payment
Required funding authority and payroll processing must be completed.
When Will DepEd PBB 2024 Be Released?
As of July 14, 2026, no specific nationwide payment date has been officially announced for DepEd personnel.
Malacañang has said that eligible government employees are expected to receive their FY 2024 PBB within 2026. This is a general expectation and should not be interpreted as a confirmed DepEd payroll date.
DBM Circular Letter No. 2026-9 scheduled an online orientation on the FY 2024 PBB guidelines for July 16, 2026. The orientation covers the performance measures, compliance requirements, assessment process, validation process, and evaluation timeline.
A social-media post, employee group announcement, or unofficial payroll estimate should not be presented as the DepEd release date unless it is supported by an official DBM, DepEd Central Office, regional office, or schools division office issuance.
Practical Records DepEd Employees May Review
While waiting for official DepEd instructions, employees may check whether their basic personnel and accountability records are complete and accurate.
This is a practical self-check, not an official DepEd submission checklist. Employees should not submit documents unless instructed by the authorized personnel or finance office.
Claims That Should Be Treated Cautiously
“DepEd PBB 2024 is already approved for payment.”
“All teachers will automatically receive 65%.”
“The amount is based on the employee’s current 2026 salary.”
“A confirmed DepEd release date has already been announced.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Office of the President approved the Technical Working Group’s recommendation, and Resolution No. 2026-1 authorized the FY 2024 PBB to proceed under the prescribed guidelines.
DepEd is included in the participating-agency master list. However, inclusion in the list is not the same as receiving a final eligibility assessment. DepEd’s validated score and final eligibility must still be officially established.
Yes. Schools and learning centers are expressly included under DepEd in Annex 1 of Memorandum Circular No. 2026-1.
The illustrative rates range from 45.5% at an agency score of 70 points to a maximum of 65% at 100 points. The amount is based on the employee’s monthly basic salary as of December 31, 2024.
Eligible delivery units generally use the same agency rate. The actual amount differs because it is computed using each employee’s basic salary and may be affected by proration or individual eligibility conditions.
Yes. First-, second-, and third-level employees must generally obtain at least a Very Satisfactory performance rating under the applicable approved performance management system.
They may qualify for a prorated amount when they rendered at least three months of service, obtained the required performance rating, and satisfied the other eligibility requirements.
They are generally not covered because the circular limits coverage to personnel whose compensation is funded under the Personnel Services allocation. A government contractual position is different from a contract-of-service arrangement.
No specific nationwide payment date for DepEd personnel had been officially announced as of July 14, 2026. Eligible government employees are expected to receive the FY 2024 PBB within 2026, but actual payment remains subject to validation and funding procedures.
The FY 2024 Performance-Based Bonus has been authorized, and DepEd, including schools and learning centers, is covered by the guidelines. DepEd’s inclusion does not yet establish its final eligibility, applicable rate, qualified personnel, funding release, or payment schedule.
DepEd personnel should wait for the Final Eligibility Assessment and subsequent announcements from DBM, the DepEd Central Office, regional offices, schools division offices, and authorized personnel or finance units.
Official and Primary References
- EO No. 61 TWG Resolution No. 2026-1 — Grant of the FY 2024 PBB
- EO No. 61 TWG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-1 — FY 2024 PBB Guidelines
- Annex 1 — Master List of Participating Departments and Agencies
- Department of Budget and Management — Resolution and Memorandum Circular
- DBM Circular Letter No. 2026-9 — Orientation on the FY 2024 PBB Guidelines
- Philippine News Agency — Eligible State Workers Expected to Receive FY 2024 PBB Within 2026
This explainer is based on official information available as of July 14, 2026. It should be updated when DepEd’s Final Eligibility Assessment, internal implementation instructions, or payment advisory is officially released.
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