GOOD NEWS! DBM Reportedly Releases Cash Allocation for DepEd's 2024 PBB in Regions IX and XII

November 13, 2026 — Good news for public school teachers and other eligible personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd)! The release of the long-awaited Fiscal Year 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) appears to be moving forward following reports that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued Notices of Cash Allocation (NCAs) for selected DepEd offices.

According to recent release updates, cash allocations for the FY 2024 PBB have reportedly been issued for offices in the following regions:

1. Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula

2. Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN

The reported developments are encouraging for DepEd personnel who have been waiting for their performance incentives.

However, the issuance of an NCA does not automatically mean that the PBB has already been credited to teachers' bank accounts.

What Does the Release of an NCA Mean?

A Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) is an authorization issued by the DBM that allows government agencies to withdraw cash from the National Treasury to settle authorized financial obligations.

For the FY 2024 PBB, the release of the necessary funding documents is an important step toward the eventual payment of qualified employees.

Following the issuance of the required documents, the concerned DepEd offices must complete the applicable accounting, payroll, and disbursement procedures before payments can be credited.

The actual payment schedule may vary among Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and implementing units.

DBM Previously Assured Teachers of Faster Processing

In an official statement dated October 5, 2026, the DBM assured public school teachers that it would work closely with DepEd to facilitate the release of the FY 2024 PBB as quickly as possible.

The DBM explained that once DepEd submitted its complete and accurate eligibility documents, the department would review and process the necessary Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) and Notices of Cash Allocation (NCAs).

The incentive is governed by the guidelines under Executive Order No. 61 Technical Working Group Memorandum Circular No. 2026-1.

When Will Teachers Receive Their PBB?

Although reports indicate progress in the release of cash allocations for Regions IX and XII, no specific bank-crediting date has been confirmed for all qualified personnel in these regions.

Teachers and non-teaching personnel are advised to monitor announcements from their respective DepEd Regional Offices, Schools Division Offices, and authorized payroll units.

The reported releases also do not necessarily mean that every SDO and implementing unit within the two regions has already received its allocation.

For now, DepEd personnel in other regions are encouraged to await further official announcements regarding the processing and release of their FY 2024 PBB.

More updates will be provided as additional official release information becomes available.