Capitol starts processing of add’l bonuses

The provincial government of Negros Occidental has started processing additional bonuses of qualified employees, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, provincial administrator, said.

Diaz said Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson will announce the additional bonuses and benefits for the employees on Wednesday, December 13.

On that day, the provincial government will have its Christmas Party and the birthday of the governor.

The productivity enhancement incentive (PEI) pegged at P5,000 for each employee is now being processed, he said.

He added that Lacson will announce on Wednesday if the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) will be P25,000 just like last year or it will be increased by P5,000.

The provincial government has allotted P85 million for the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) bonus for its regular and plantilla casual employees.

For the contract of service and job order employees, Diaz said the provincial government has allocated a budget for them.

Last year, they received P5,000 as gratuity pay plus gift packs.

Diaz said the Capitol is waiting for the guidelines.

“We are hoping it will be increased as the budget allows us to give them an increase in gratuity,” he also said.* (EYAdiong)