PBB (Performance-Based Bonus) for teachers in the Philippines is a monetary incentive to reward high-performing Department of Education (DepEd) personnel for their contributions to achieving key education goals. Eligible teachers must meet specific requirements, including a minimum service period and a satisfactory performance rating, to receive the bonus, which is released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) upon fulfillment of necessary conditions. 

What is PBB? 

A Performance Incentive: PBB provides a monetary reward to government employees, including teachers, based on their performance in achieving departmental goals and commitments.

Goal: The objective is to motivate higher performance, foster greater accountability, and ensure the achievement of targets in the education sector.

Who is Eligible? 

Service Requirement: To receive the PBB, an employee typically needs to have rendered a minimum of nine months of service during the fiscal year.

Performance Rating: A minimum "Very Satisfactory" performance rating is required.


PBB 2023 UPDATES | September 24, 2025
During the 2026 budget plenary hearing, the DBM confirmed—responding to ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. Antonio Tinio’s inquiry—that the Technical Working Group on EO 61 will meet on September 30, 2025 to formally issue a resolution declaring DepEd eligible for the 2023 PBB. Following this, the SARO and NCA are expected to be released within one month as part of the process. Let’s remain vigilant to ensure that this is fully delivered to our teachers

The Department of Budget and Management has given the green light for the release of the performance-based bonus for the Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2023, with its release expected before the end of 2025.