BUDGET and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has ordered the immediate release of funds for the performance-based bonus of teachers, particularly those who have submitted the necessary documents.

“I already instructed concerned bureaus and offices to ensure that there will be no delays, on the part of the DBM, in the release of the performance-based bonus to our dear teachers,” Pangandaman said.

“The DBM stands with our nation’s educators and recognizes the extraordinary work they do for our country,” she added.

The official vowed to closely coordinate with the Department of Education on the matter.

“Once we are provided with the complete requirements, we will ensure that the PBBs will be released as soon as possible,” she said.

On June 27, DBM National Capital Region issued to the Department of Education the Special Allotment Release Order and Notice of Cash Allocation amounting to P950,942,317 to pay the 2021 performance-based bonus of eligible school-based personnel.

The DBM is waiting for the 15 regions to submit their revised Form 1.0.