GOOD NEWS! Several DepEd SDOs Have Released Year-End Bonus, ₱5,000 Cash Gift, and November Salary

November 13, 2026 — Good news for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel! Several Schools Division Offices (SDOs) under the Department of Education (DepEd) have reportedly begun releasing the 2026 Year-End Bonus (YEB), ₱5,000 Cash Gift (CG), and November salary to eligible personnel.

The release comes as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reminds government agencies to ensure the timely distribution of these benefits alongside the first salary payroll for November 2026.

List of SDOs With Reported Releases

As of November 13, 2026, the following 14 Schools Division Offices have been identified in release updates as having distributed the benefits:

1. SDO Sta. Rosa City, Laguna

2. SDO Quezon Province

3. SDO Isabela

4. SDO Tayabas City, Quezon

5. SDO La Union

6. SDO Nueva Ecija

7. SDO Bulacan

8. SDO Marikina City

9. SDO Manila

10. SDO Mandaluyong City

11. SDO Romblon

12. SDO Pangasinan II

13. SDO Ilocos Norte

14. SDO Ilocos Sur

Note: The list is based on reported release updates and may not yet include other Schools Division Offices that have already distributed the benefits. The exact crediting of payments may vary depending on payroll processing and banking schedules.

How Much Will DepEd Personnel Receive?

Under DBM Budget Circular No. 2024-3, qualified government employees are entitled to the following benefits:

• Year-End Bonus (YEB): Equivalent to one month's basic salary as of October 31, 2026.

• Cash Gift (CG): A fixed amount of ₱5,000.

• November Salary: The employee's regular salary, subject to applicable deductions.

The DBM has emphasized that the Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift should be released simultaneously with the first agency payroll for November, rather than through a separate or later payroll.

Who Is Qualified?

To receive the full Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift, government employees must have rendered at least four months or 120 days of aggregate government service from January 1 to October 31, 2026, and must still be in government service as of October 31, 2026.

These benefits cover qualified teaching and non-teaching personnel, subject to existing government compensation rules.

DBM Says Funds Have Already Been Released

In its November 7, 2026 announcement, the DBM confirmed that approximately ₱83 billion had been allocated for the Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift of qualified government employees nationwide.

The department also clarified that funding for these benefits had already been released to the concerned agencies, emphasizing the importance of timely payment.

More SDOs Expected to Release Benefits

DepEd personnel whose divisions are not yet included in the reported list are advised to monitor official announcements from their respective Schools Division Offices and verify the status of their payments through their authorized payroll channels.

The release of these benefits provides additional financial support to teachers and other education personnel as the Christmas season approaches.

This list will be updated as additional SDO release reports become available.