BONANZA
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed an administrative order authorizing the granting of higher gratuity pay to contract of service and job order workers in government.
From P5,000, the gratuity pay was raised to P7,000.
The increase will take effect not earlier than December 15.
In a four-page Administrative Order 28 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, President Marcos said JOs and COS employees who have rendered a total or aggregate of at least four months of actual satisfactory service performance as of December 15 are entitled to the gratuity pay from P5,000 to P7,000.
“Granting a year-end gratuity pay to COS and JO workers is a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and valuable participation in the implementation of various PAPs of the government, and their pivotal role in the delivery of government services amidst the present socio-economic challenges,” Marcos said.
Workers whose contracts remain effective as of the same date are also eligible to receive the gratuity pay.
Employees who rendered less than four months of satisfactory service as of December 15 may still receive the FY 2024 Gratuity Pay on a pro-rata basis.
COS/JO workers with three months, but less than four months of service may receive gratuity pay not exceeding P6,000 while those with two months, but less than three months of service may receive gratuity pay not exceeding P5,000.
Workers with less than two months may receive gratuity pay not exceeding P4,000.
