Lapu-Lapu City Hall announced a P3,000 bonus for regular and casual employees as part of the celebration of the city's 65th Charter Day. Mayor Ma. Cynthia King-Chan made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Chan revealed the bonus ahead of the celebration, explaining that it serves as formal recognition of the hard work and dedication of local government employees. "There will be a P3,000 incentive for casual and regular employees," Chan said.
Although funds have been allocated for the bonus, the city government has not yet released the schedule for distribution. Under Proclamation No. 1276, June 17 is declared a special non-working holiday in Lapu-Lapu City, allowing residents to participate in Charter Day activities.
Lapu-Lapu City celebrates its charter anniversary every June 17, commemorating its transformation from the former municipality of Opon into a chartered city through Republic Act No. 3134, signed by former President Carlos P. Garcia in 1961. The city was renamed in honor of Datu Lapulapu, the chieftain of Mactan known for his victory against Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the Battle of Mactan in 1521.
