SOME employees at the provincial capitol have expressed concern over the delayed release of their clothing allowance and midyear bonus.
In Memorandum No. 1265-2025, dated May 20, the provincial government authorized the release of the 2025 clothing allowance for both permanent and casual employees.
The document stated that male employees were to receive P2,650, while female employees were to receive P2,600.
However, a casual employee, identified only as Jezel said she has not received her allowance as of June 18.
“June 18 na karon,” she said, expressing her frustration.
Adding to their concern is the delay in the midyear bonus, which, under Memorandum No. 1067-2025, should have been released no later than May 15.
The midyear bonus, as outlined in Department of Budget and Management Circular No. 2017-2 dated May 8, 2017, is equivalent to one month of basic pay for qualified employees.
Jezel said the bonus would have helped with school-related expenses, especially now that classes have started.
“Mapalitan unta nako akong mga anak ug gamit,” she said.
A permanent employee, who requested anonymity, said their overtime pay from last year also remains unpaid.
“Usa na ka bulan kung buot gyud huna-hunaon nga wala pa gihapon ma-release among midyear ug clothing. Ang amoa pong overtime pay, last year pa, ug hantod karon, wala pa gihapon ma-release. Gani, migasto na mi og sapi baya sa amo overtime kay siyempre, kinahanglan man mi mangaon,” he said.
While he said he has set aside concerns over the unpaid overtime for now, he remains worried about the bonus and allowance.
“Dako kaayo ni nga epekto sa among obligasyon sa among pamilya — mga bayronon sa tubig, suga, ug labaw sa tanan, ting eskwela napud baya. Asa man intawon ako mangutang nga wala nama’y magpautang kay lagi, wala naman ko halos ika garantiya,” he added.
George, another employee, voiced distress over the situation, citing its toll on his mental health.
“Sa tinuod lang, ga-aburido na gyud ang among mga ulo kay dili ni makalipay gyud. Personally, aduna akoy depression plus solo parent pa gyud ko. Tapos, midugang pa sila ani nga pasakit. We don’t deserve this,” he said.
Exacerbating his situation, George told Gold Star Daily that the Cagayan de Oro Power and Light Company has disconnected his electricity due to nonpayment.
When reached for comment, Provincial Administrator John Venice Ladaga assured that the matter would be addressed and that his office would coordinate with the Treasurer’s Office.
He promised to provide an update to this paper as soon as possible.
