Manila, Jan. 26 -- The government has begun implementing the third tranche of salary increases for civilian government personnel starting Jan. 1, 2026, following the issuance of National Budget Circular (NBC) No. 601 by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

DBM said the circular carries out Executive Order (EO) 64, series of 2024, which mandates a four-tranche salary adjustment program from 2024 to 2027 to ensure a competitive and sustainable Compensation and Position Classification System for civilian government workers.

DBM Acting Secretary Rolando Toledo said the move is a fulfillment of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s promise to state workers.

"The third tranche of the salary increase reflects the President's firm beli...