Christmas Bonus Entitlement for National Government Employees with Less than Four Months of Service
- Employees who have rendered less than four months service during the period qualify for a cash gift only.
- Cash gift amounts are based on length of service:
- 3 months but less than 4 months: P400.00
- 2 months but less than 3 months: P300.00
- 1 month but less than 2 months: P200.00
- Less than 1 month: P100.00
Funding Provisions for Implementation
- For calendar year 1988, funds are drawn from the Compensation and Organizational Adjustments Fund and the Government Employee Amelioration Fund.
- Any shortfall is covered by savings from appropriations under Republic Act No. 6642 (General Appropriations Act for 1988).
- Subsequent years’ funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Benefits for Local Government Unit Officials and Employees
- Local government officials and employees receive identical benefits as outlined for national officials.
- Bonuses sourced from respective local government unit (LGU) funds.
- For 1988, LGUs may realign budgets, including NALGU funds, to prioritize bonus payments.
- Deficiencies may be recorded as accounts payable and prioritized for payment in future years.
Cash Gift to Barangay Chairmen
- Barangay chairmen are entitled to a cash gift of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00).
- Payment is sourced from funds allocated under the national government provisions.
Limitation on Christmas Bonus and Cash Gift
- No official or employee shall receive a Christmas bonus exceeding one month basic salary plus the P1,000.00 cash gift from any and all sources.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- The Department of Budget and Management is mandated to issue the necessary implementing rules and regulations.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval.