Manila, Nov. 6 -- Christmas will come early for the men and women of the Philippine National Police (PNP) following the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the early release of bonus and cash gifts.

The PNP on Wednesday said a total of 227,693 active personnel will receive their year-end bonus (YEB) amounting to PHP8.7 billion, while 2,807 retirees are set to receive PHP92.8 million tentatively on Nov. 13.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) earlier confirmed that the YEB, equivalent to one month's basic pay, together with a PHP5,000 cash gift, will be released with the first agency payroll of November 2025.

Acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. hailed the initiative as a timely recognition of the di...