Mandaue JO’s may get P76 more in daily honorarium

CEBU, Philippines — Mandaue City job-order (JO) employees may receive an additional ?76 in their daily honorarium for services rendered from September 1 to November 30, 2026, under a proposed ordinance that has passed its first reading at the City Council.

The measure, authored by City Councilor Joel Seno, proposes a temporary increase of ?76 per day for qualified JO workers, with the total additional payment capped at ?5,000 per personnel for the three-month period.

“Kining honorarium increase sa mga job order personnel who are still with us until November 30, 2026,” Seno said in an interview yesterday, November 9.

Under Draft Ordinance No. 131-2026, the adjustment aims to provide financial relief to JO personnel amid rising prices of basic commodities and other daily necessities.

“This honorarium is for the purpose of alleviating sa situation sa atoang mga job-order personnel, especially nga nisaka na sad og maayo ang presyo sa gasolina. We have to think also about the employees,” Seno said.

Seno clarified that the proposed additional payment should not be considered a year-end bonus but rather temporary financial assistance to help JO workers cope with the rising cost of living.

The additional honorarium will only be granted to personnel who remain in service as of November 30, subject to verification of their engagement, actual services rendered, and compliance with government budgeting, accounting and auditing regulations.

The ?5,000 ceiling will apply regardless of the number of days worked during the covered period.

“This is just for three months only and after November 30, mo-revert balik sa original nato nga honorarium,” Seno said.

The measure was based on Local Finance Committee Resolution No. 2026-11-013, which recommended the temporary adjustment after reviewing the city’s financial position.

The committee determined that the city has sufficient funds to cover the proposed increase without affecting allocations for other essential services and programs.

The additional payment will be charged against available appropriations and funds of the city government, subject to the proper certification and availability of funds.

The draft ordinance also provides that the daily honorarium will automatically return to its original rate after November 30, 2026, with the temporary adjustment not considered a permanent increase in JO personnel’s compensation.

If approved, the measure would take effect immediately upon approval by Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano.

Seno said qualified JO personnel can expect to receive the additional payment in December this year. — (FREEMAN)