Unlock Your 2024 PBB: The Ultimate Guide to the New Performance-Based Bonus Guidelines

Master the new FY 2024 PBB guidelines! Learn how the EO 61 100-point system, process results, and budget rules impact your bonus. Read the full guide.

Welcome back, public servants and governance enthusiasts! 

If you've been eagerly awaiting news on the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, the wait is finally over. 

The government has officially rolled out the latest guidelines through RESOLUTION NO. 2026-1 and MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2026-1.

The Big Picture: EO 61 and the Shift in PBB

The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 emphasizes good governance and bureaucratic efficiency. In line with this, Executive Order (EO) No. 61, s. 2024 was issued to study, review, and harmonize the Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS) and the Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) System.

Despite the temporary suspension of previous guidelines for review, the National Government recognized the critical need to reward hardworking civil servants in 2024. Thus, the Technical Working Group (TWG) authorized the FY 2024 PBB grant.

The 4 Pillars of Eligibility (The 100-Point System)

To qualify for the FY 2024 PBB, agencies must now navigate a streamlined 100-point scoring system based on four key accountability dimensions. An agency must attain a minimum overall score of 70 points to be eligible for the bonus.

1. Performance Results (Maximum 25 Points)

This dimension evaluates the timely delivery of high-quality impact programs. Agencies are measured against their Congress-approved performance targets under the Program Expenditure Classification (PREXC) in the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA).

• 5 points: Met fewer than 50% of the performance indicators (PIs) against the Congress-approved targets.

• 25 points: Met all or 100% of the PIs of the Congress-approved targets.

2. Process Results (Maximum 25 Points)

This is all about the Ease of Doing Business! Agencies must demonstrate substantial improvements in ease of transaction for at least one critical service (internal or external) declared in their Citizens' Charter.

Target Goal: Demonstrate at least a 15% improvement (reduction in time, steps, requirements, or cost; or increase in access) to secure the full 25 points.

3. Financial Results (Maximum 25 Points)

Good financial stewardship is paramount. This metric assesses the agency's efficiency in utilizing its budget, specifically through the Disbursement Budget Utilization Rate (BUR).

• The Disbursement BUR is the ratio of total cash disbursements to the total Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) received.

• Achieving an 85% to 100% Disbursement BUR yields the maximum 25 points.

4. Citizen/Client Satisfaction Results (Maximum 25 Points)

Are the citizens happy? This criterion is split equally between resolving complaints from Hotline #8888 (12.5 points) and the Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB; 12.5 points). Agencies must adhere to the 72-hour prescribed period to take action on complaints.

• A 100% resolution and compliance rate (or absence of complaints) secures the full score.

How Much is the PBB? (The Rates)

Gone are the days of arbitrary tiering. The FY 2024 PBB is strictly proportional to your agency's total score, applying a uniform rate across all eligible employees within the agency.

The Conversion Scale:

• 100 points: 65% of your Monthly Basic Salary (MBS) as of December 31, 2024.

• 90 points: 58.5% of the MBS.

• 80 points: 52% of the MBS.

• 70 points: 45.5% of the MBS (Minimum eligibility requirement).

Note: If your agency fails to submit reportorial requirements on time, a 5% penalty reduction will be applied to the PBB rate.

Crucial Agency Accountabilities

Hitting the 70-point mark isn't the only hurdle. Agencies must also maintain sustained compliance with several mandatory governance standards. Failure in these areas can result in the isolation (exclusion from the PBB) of the units and individuals most responsible. Key accountabilities include:

• Updating the Transparency Seal.

• Sustained compliance with Audit Findings.

• Freedom of Information (FOI) Program compliance.

• Review and Compliance of Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).

• PhilGEPS posting of awarded contracts.

• Submission of the FY 2025 APP-CSE and Certification of Early Procurement Activities.

Individual Eligibility Rules

Even if your agency qualifies, individual eligibility applies:

• You must have a performance rating of at least "Very Satisfactory" under the CSC-approved SPMS.

• You must have rendered a minimum of nine (9) months of service during FY 2024 for the full grant.

• Those who served for less than 9 months (but at least 3 months) for valid reasons (such as newly hired, retirement, or maternity leave) will receive a pro-rated amount.

• Employees found guilty of administrative/criminal cases, or who failed to submit their 2023 SALN, or failed to liquidate cash advances, are disqualified.

Final Thoughts for Public Servants

The FY 2024 PBB guidelines highlight a definitive shift towards tangible results, process streamlining, and strict financial accountability. It's no longer just about compliance; it's about genuine public service enhancement.

Make sure to share this guide with your Performance Management Team (PMT) and colleagues to ensure everyone is aligned on the targets. Let's aim for that 100-point mark!

Source: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-1" or "MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2026-1

[Read the complete 2024 PBB eligibility matrix]