In response to the Division of Schooling (DepEd), the processing of wage enhance differentials for public faculty lecturers and non-teaching personnel, relevant from January to August 2024, is in progress and might be launched beginning this month.
“They’ve instructed DepEd to make use of any out there funds to advance the cost of this Php 26.9 billion wage differential for Fiscal 12 months 2024, overlaying DepEd’s plantilla positions,” Schooling Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara mentioned.
Following Government Order No.64 signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on August 2 to extend the wage of presidency staff, DepEd obtained the approval of the Division of Funds and Administration (DBM) to distribute wage differentials for eligible staff final Monday.
As of August 31, the wage differentials for Areas 1, 3, and MIMAROPA staff are at present processing after efficiently securing the discharge of their Discover of Official Wage Adjustment (NOSA)
The Cordillera Administrative Area (CAR), Area 7 (Central Visayas), Area 10 (Northern Mindanao), and Area 11 (Davao Area) have began the partial releases of their respective NOSA.
“Upon receiving the NOSA, the allotments—coordinated with the DBM—permit us to make use of our financial savings quickly, with DBM committing to replenish these funds,” Finance Undersecretary Annalyn M. Sevilla mentioned.
“The September payroll is allowed to incorporate these funds,” she said. – Almira Louise S. Martinez
