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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 310: Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift for Govt Employees

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift for Govt Employees

Law: Executive Order No. 310

Decision Date: Nov 12, 1987

An executive order grants a year-end bonus and cash gift to national government officials and employees as a reward for their dedication and to boost morale and efficiency, with the necessary funds authorized under the General Appropriations Act for 1987.

Law Summary

Coverage and Eligibility

Applies to all officials and employees of the National Government regardless of employment status (regular, temporary, casual, contractual).
Eligibility requires rendering at least four months of service as of October 31, 1987.

Year-End Bonus Provision

Eligible employees shall receive a year-end bonus equivalent to one month’s basic salary.

Cash Gift Provision

In addition to the year-end bonus, all eligible employees shall receive a cash gift amounting to ₱1,000.

Extension to Local Government Units

Local government units (LGUs) may provide similar benefits to their officials and employees.
Benefits are subject to availability of local funds.

Application to Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs)

GOCCs may extend the same benefits to their officials and employees charged against their corporate funds.
GOCCs not receiving national government subsidies may grant benefits consistent with those given for the year ended December 1986.
Granting of benefits for non-subsidized GOCCs requires approval by the President after review and recommendation by the Department of Budget and Management.

Adjustment for Existing Bonuses

Employees already receiving Christmas or year-end bonuses shall receive only the additional amount necessary to equal the benefits specified in this order.

Exclusion Clause

Employees receiving Christmas or year-end bonuses equal to or greater than the amounts under this order are not entitled to additional benefits.

Funding Source

Year-end bonuses and cash gifts for national government employees shall be charged against the Government Employees Amelioration Fund authorized under the General Appropriations Act.
Any funding deficiency shall be covered by the personal services savings of the National Government.

Implementing Authority

The Department of Budget and Management is authorized to issue the implementing circular to carry out the provisions of this executive order.

Effectivity

This executive order takes effect immediately upon issuance on November 12, 1987.

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