Manila, Nov. 4 -- Government employees are set to receive an early holiday treat as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) releases the 2025 year-end bonus and PHP5,000 cash gift starting this month, Malacanang announced Tuesday.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the initiative reflects the administration's commitment to recognizing the service and heroism of public servants.

"Ang naturang hakbang ng DBM... ay pagpapakita ng Marcos administration sa pagpapahalaga sa mga lingkod-bayan at sa kanilang kabayanihan para sa bayan (This move by the DBM shows the Marcos administration's appreciation for public servants and their heroism for the nation)," Castro said in a press briefing at the Palace.

In a separate statement, Budge...