The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is setting its sights on bolstering the remuneration package for government employees, with plans for possible salary structure improvements, allowances and enhanced benefits.
In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said yesterday P48 million has been allocated from the approved Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) budget this year, aimed specifically at engaging specialist services for a comprehensive review of the Compensation and Position Classification System for the government sector.
“When it comes to implementing another round of increases, the President has given us a directive to conduct a study to ensure that the compensation for all civilian government personnel remains generally competitive compared to those working in the private sector,” Pangandaman said.
“This endeavor aims to encourage our fellow citizens to consider government service as a viable career option. Additionally, it seeks to motivate our existing employees to continue their dedicated and efficient service within the government,” she added.
The DBM has also earmarked P1.368 billion in the proposed National Expenditure Program for 2024 to support an increase of P1,000 in the uniform or clothing allowance for more than 1.3 million government employees.
The DBM said it is also conducting a parallel review of the various benefits received across different ranks of the civil service spectrum to determine if there is a need to adjust them.
In January, the fourth and last tranche of salary hikes for government employees was already implemented.
The said increase was mandated by Republic Act 11466, or the Salary Standardization Law of 2019, series of 2020.
