Salary increase 2024

Salary Hikes Coming: Government Workers, Get Ready to Celebrate! 🎉💰

Big news for government workers in the Philippines: a salary increase is just around the corner! Find out how to kick off your new year with a raise that'll have you dancing!

The excitement is palpable as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced the first wave of salary increases for government workers in the Philippines. Retroactive to January 2024, this wage hike is the first of four tranches that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged during his recent State of the Nation Address. This means that come January, government employees can rejoice not only for the New Year but for their enhanced bank accounts as well!

In the proposed budget for 2025, a whopping P70 billion was earmarked just for government employees' salaries in a total budget of P6.352 trillion. That’s a lot of pesos—and a lot of reasons for government workers to smile! With this funding, the DBM aims to provide a substantial boost to the salaries of those serving in various capacities across the government, which has been a long-awaited relief for many.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has confirmed that the salary hike will roll out this year, putting an end to the wait for many public servants. This announcement breathes hope and excitement into the daily lives of government workers, allowing them to plan for a brighter financial future. Imagine what all this extra cash could mean: Christmas vacations, better school supplies for kids, or even just a regular pizza night!

And here's something fun for thought: Did you know that the last wage hike for government workers was rolled out during the administration of President Duterte? The cycle seems to be continuing with President Marcos Jr. stepping up to the plate. The effort to create a fairer compensation structure has been met with praise from various sectors, as it is intended to uplift the spirits (and wallets) of workers across the nation. So gear up, government heroes! A fatter paycheck is on its way, and perhaps even more importantly, recognition of your hard work!