On September 1, the disbursement of pensions and Welfare programs corresponding to the September-October 2026 bimonthly period begins. Deposits will be made in a staggered manner until Friday, September 25, according to the first letter of the surname of each beneficiary or recipient.
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The schedule applies to the programs of the Welfare Pension for Older Adults, Women’s Welfare Pension, Pension for People with Disabilities, and Support for Girls and Boys, Children of Working Mothers. The funds are deposited directly into the Banco del Bienestar Card, so it is not necessary to go to a branch before the assigned date.
Payment schedule for the September-October bimonthly period
| First letter of the surname | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| A | Tuesday, September 1 |
| B | Wednesday, September 2 |
| C | Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4 |
| D, E, F | Monday, September 7 |
| G | Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9 |
| H, I, J, K | Thursday, September 10 |
| L | Friday, September 11 |
| M | Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15 |
| N, Ñ, O | Thursday, September 17 |
| P, Q | Friday, September 18 |
| R | Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22 |
| S | Wednesday, September 23 |
| T, U, V | Thursday, September 24 |
| W, X, Y, Z | Friday, September 25 |
How much is deposited in the Welfare Pension in 2026?
The amounts of the main pensions and programs increased in 2026. For the September-October bimonthly period, beneficiaries receive the following amounts:
- Welfare Pension for Older Adults: 6,400 pesos bimonthly
- Women’s Welfare Pension: 3,100 pesos bimonthly
- Welfare Pension for People with Permanent Disabilities: 3,300 pesos bimonthly
- Welfare Program for Girls and Boys, Children of Working Mothers: 1,650 pesos bimonthly in most cases
What happens if I don’t withdraw the money on my assigned day?
The date shown on the schedule corresponds to the day the deposit is made. It is not necessary to immediately withdraw the money: the funds can remain in the Banco del Bienestar Card account and be used later.
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When will the next Welfare Pension payment be?
The September deposit corresponds to the fifth bimonthly period of 2026, September – October. Once this disbursement is completed, the last bimonthly payment of the year, corresponding to November-December, will remain pending.
The Secretariat of Welfare publishes the payment schedules according to each disbursement period.
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