Lawmakers regularly get ‘break bonus’ – TiangcoMANILA, Philippines — “Christmas bonus?”It’s nothing new, said Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, as he disclosed yesterday that members of the House of Representatives receive millions as “allowance” every time Congress goes on break. “Ever since I became a congressman (in 2010), there is already this break bonus,” Tiangco said in Filipino in an interview with “Storycon” on One News. This is on top of the monthly allocation for maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) received by each congressman. Tiangco said he has not yet received his allowance for the Christmas break, but confirmed receiving P1.5 million for the Undas or All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day break. Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste earlier questioned the release of the P2-million “Christmas bonus” for lawmakers.

Source: Philippine Star January 03, 2026 05:17 UTC