More than 8,000 regular employees of Manila City Hall may now claim their midyear bonus, after Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced the release of P350 million in funds during the city’s weekly flag-raising ceremony.

During the city’s weekly flag-raising ceremony on Monday, May 18, the mayor confirmed that employees could begin claiming their bonuses starting 12 noon the same day.

“What is due to you will be given to you. You no longer have to beg for it,” the mayor told the employees.

He said the release of the mid-year bonus is part of the city government’s commitment to recognize the hard work, dedication, and continued public service of Manila’s workforce.

The mayor also thanked the city employees for continuously performing their duties and helping deliver services to residents despite the daily challenges faced by the local government.