THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released nearly P8 billion to the new compensation system that replaced the special risk allowances given to healthcare workers (HCWs)
The DBM, in a statement, said on Thursday, Feb. 17, that the department released the appropriated amount of P7.92 billion to the Department of Health (DOH) for the provision of the One COVID-19 Allowance (OCA).
The OCA will benefit 526,727 eligible HCWs and non-HCWs in the public and private sectors who were involved in COVID-19 response, the DBM said.
Of the amount, P4.5 billion is allocated for the COVID-19 benefits of 100,313 DOH plantilla personnel in public hospitals, offices, and rehabilitation centers including those who are in military and state university hospitals.
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