Manila City Workers Get Year-End Bonus and P5,000 Cash Gift on November 13
Last Updated on November 10, 2026 by Jaskaran Singh
Christmas is coming early for workers at Manila City Hall. The city will release the Manila year-end bonus, a P5,000 cash gift and the regular salary all on the same day, Friday, November 13, 2026.
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso shared the plan on Monday, November 9, during the weekly flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall.
Three Payouts on One Day
City employees will get three things on November 13. The first is their regular salary. The second is their 13th month pay, also called the year-end bonus. The third is a P5,000 cash gift.
“You will get them early and all at once,” Domagoso told employees, as reported by the Daily Tribune.
Contract of Service and Job Order workers will not be left out. The city says they will also get holiday help, though the amount was not shared.
Key Details
- Payout date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- What is included: Salary, 13th month pay and a P5,000 cash gift
- Total budget: About P817.3 million
- Year-end bonus budget: About P762.5 million
- Cash gift budget: About P54.8 million
- Who gets it: Manila city government employees, with help also set for Contract of Service and Job Order workers
Why the Early Release
The payout comes just before a long break in Metro Manila. Malacañang declared November 16 to 18 special non-working days for the 49th ASEAN Summit, which will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
With the money out before the long weekend, workers can plan ahead for trips, bills or early Christmas shopping. The Manila Times says the mayor urged employees to set aside part of their early bonuses.
Domagoso also joked that the money may not last. “It’s coming very early, so by the time Christmas arrives, it might all be gone,” he said, according to the Daily Tribune.
Simple Ways to Make the Bonus Last
Getting three payouts at once can feel like a lot of money. But Christmas is still more than a month away. Here are a few easy ideas to help it stretch:
- Pay your bills and any debts first.
- Set aside money for Noche Buena and gifts before you shop for yourself.
- Put a small part in savings for January, when costs often pile up.
- Make a list before you go to the mall or a bazaar so you do not overspend.
Holiday Packs for 700,000 Families
The city is also getting ready to give out holiday food packs to families in Manila. There will be separate packs for senior citizens too.
“My dream every year since I became mayor is that all 700,000 families in the City of Manila will receive something,” Domagoso said.
What Happens Next
City workers can expect their salary, bonus and cash gift on Friday, November 13. The city has not yet shared the dates for the holiday food packs for families and senior citizens. Residents can watch the official Manila City Hall pages for updates on when and where the packs will be given out.
References
- The Manila Times, Manila workers get bonuses on Nov 13
- Daily Tribune, Early Christmas for Manila gov’t employees
- Manila Bulletin, Early Christmas bonanza: 3 payouts await Manila workers this week
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