Ilocos Norte gov’t workers get mid-year bonus

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff Reporter

The Ilocos Norte government released on May 7 around P10.2 million for the early mid-year bonus of provincial government workers here.

Ilocos Norte Gov. Ma. Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos personally handed over the “allowances” of employees through their respective department heads.

“Inaagahan natin ang pagbibigay ng mid-year allowance to them para may pantustos na yan ng tuition at ayokong naghihikahos at nangungutang all over. It’s better to give it now so that they can properly enroll their kids,” Ms. Marcos said noting that the official school year start is on June 2.

A total of P10,206,351 has been allotted for the bonuses and incentives of all permanent and casual employees of the provincial government based on the 2012 General Appropriations Act (GAA).

The amount was comprehensively released by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on the first working day of the year, together with other budgetary items under the departments’ respective Agency Budget Matrices (ABMs).

The funding for the midyear perks and cash gifts government workers was charged against agency appropriations as indicated in the 2012 GAA.

The prompt distribution of midyear bonuses is part of the Aquino administration’s commitment to look after all public servants and government workers. The schedule for the bonus releases was timely for the opening of classes and when households are gearing up for the onset of rainy days.

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