Details on the Grant of DepEd Anniversary Bonus 2023

The Department of Education (DepEd) plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Philippines through its commitment to providing quality education. In recognition of the hard work and dedication of its teachers and non-teaching personnel, they will be receiving this milestone year’s (year 2023) DepEd Anniversary Bonus 2023.  

This monetary benefit recognizes the hard work, dedication and commitment of teachers and non-teaching personnel in shaping the future of the nation through quality education. By acknowledging the indispensable role played by teachers and non-teaching personnel, it reinforces the importance of providing them with adequate support and recognition.

In the last milestone year 2018, the Department of Education issued DepEd Order No. 047, s. 2018 entitled: Guidelines on the Grant of Anniversary Bonus for FY 2018.

The Anniversary Bonus is granted to government officials and employees on the occasion of the milestone years of the agency where they are employed.

Milestone year is defined as the 15th anniversary of the government agency and every fifth year thereafter.

As for DepEd, the last milestone year was 2018 and the next, 5 years after is this year, 2023.

According to DepEd Guidelines on the Grant of Anniversary Bonus

A. Who are Eligible for the 2023 DepEd Anniversary Bonus?

All DepEd personnel who are employed on a full-time or regular, part-time basis or under permanent, temporary or casual status, and contractual personnel whose employment is in the nature of a regular employee, and whose salaries/wages are being charged against the budgetary allocation for Personnel Services, and have  rendered at least one (1) year of service as of the date of the milestone year are eligible to the grant of the DepEd Anniversary Bonus 2023.

B. Who are NOT Eligible for the Grant of 2023 DepEd Anniversary Bonus?

The officials and employees who fall under the following circumstances are  not covered by the grant of DepEd Anniversary Bonus 2023:

  • a. Those who are on absence without leave (AWOL) as of June 23 of the milestone year for which the AB is being paid;
  • b. Those who are no longer in the service as of June 23 of the milestone year;
  • c. Officials and employees who are found guilty of any offense in connection with their work during the 5-year interval between milestone years; and
  • d. Consultants, Contracts of Service, Job Orders, and others similarly situated.

C. How much is the DepEd Anniversary Bonus 2023?

The payment of the 2023 DepEd Anniversary Bonus amount to the officials and employees of DepEd shall be in the amount not exceeding PhP3,000 per personnel provided that the employee has rendered at least one (1) year of service in the Department as of June 23 of the milestone year.

Any employee may receive DepEd Anniversary Bonus 2023 only once every five years, regardless of transfers from one government agency to another.

D. When is the release of 2023 DepEd Anniversary Bonus?

The grant of DepEd Anniversary Bonus shall be given to qualified officials and employees not earlier than June 23 of the milestone year.

For this milestone year, 2023 DepEd Anniversary Bonus release date shall not be earlier than June 23, 2023.

SOURCE:
DepEd Order No. 047, s. 2018 entitled: Guidelines on the Grant of Anniversary Bonus for FY 2018.

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