Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 11) — Government workers are expected to receive their Christmas bonuses starting November 15, a Civil Service Commission official said.
CSC Commissioner Atty. Aileen Lizada said during the Laging Handa briefing Wednesday that Budget Circular No. 2016-4 of the Department of Budget and Management mandates government agencies to give the cash benefits during the said period.
“The release is not earlier than November 15,” she said. “This lies with the DBM, but this is definitely good news to everyone.”
Lizada also announced the commission has issued a memorandum modifying the working arrangement of government personnel.
“We modified the staggered working hours, which is now work shifting or flexible working hours,” Lizada said.
She added that workers who are 60-years-old and above, or who have co-morbidities may also be required to work onsite.
“If your services are indispensable or office work is permitted, your head of agency may require you to report for work,” she added.
