Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced that city government employees will receive their salaries, year-end bonus, and ₱5,000 cash gift simultaneously this Friday, November 13, in an early Christmas gesture for the city’s workforce.
Domagoso made the announcement during the flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall, drawing cheers from city government employees in attendance.
“Makukuha niyo nang maaga at sabay-sabay na.”
“Malugod ko pong ipinapaalam sa inyo na may sweldo sa Biyernes! At may 13th month! At ‘yung 5,000 na bonus! Makukuha niyo nang maaga at sabay-sabay na,” the mayor said.
The City Government of Manila has appropriated a total of ₱817,312,760 for the year-end bonus and cash gift of its employees in 2026, covering ₱762,462,760 for the year-end bonus and ₱54,850,000 for the cash gift.
The early release comes ahead of a four-day holiday from November 16 to 18, as declared by Malacañang, with Domagoso citing the extended break as reason to advance the payout.
He also assured Contract of Service and Job Order workers that they would not be left behind, acknowledging the city’s longstanding commitment to its non-regular employees even during lean times.
Looking ahead to the holiday season, Domagoso said the city is preparing to distribute Christmas provisions to Manila’s 700,000 families to ensure no one goes hungry during the holidays.
“Lahat ng 700,000 families sa Lungsod ng Maynila ay makatatanggap, na meron silang mapaghaharimunan pagdating ng Pasko.”
“‘Yung pangarap ko lagi, taon-taon na nasimulan ko na noong tayo’y nagsimulang mag-Alkalde: lahat ng 700,000 families sa Lungsod ng Maynila ay makatatanggap, na meron silang mapaghaharimunan pagdating ng Pasko,” he said.
Senior citizens will also receive their own holiday packages, with Domagoso saying preparations are underway for the distribution of provisions to elderly residents across the city.
He closed his remarks by reminding employees to save a portion of their early bonuses, noting that Christmas is still weeks away.
“Masyadong maaga, baka naman pagdating ng Pasko ubos na,” Domagoso said with a laugh, before urging employees to stay safe and look after themselves and their families.
