MANILA, Philippines– The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced on Friday that teachers and poll workers in the Philippines will receive a P2,000 honoraria increase for the 2025 midterm elections, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive.
DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stated that the honoraria for election board chairpersons will increase to P12,000 from the previous P10,000.
Poll clerks and the third members of the electoral board will see their compensation rise to P11,000.
The honoraria hike is set to benefit thousands of educators and election personnel participating in the upcoming electoral exercise.
The DBM has been tasked with implementing the president’s order to ensure timely and proper compensation distribution.