MANILA, Philippines - Towards the end of every year, Filipino employees look forward to getting their Christmas bonus.

Companies are not required to give Christmas bonus, unlike the 13th month pay. This is why the amount of the Christmas bonus differs from company to company.

According to the 2014 Bonuses Report by Jobstreet.com Philippines, the industry that gives the biggest regular bonuses is the banking and finance industry.

Next is the business process outsourcing and call center industry, followed by the manufacturing, food and beverage and real estate industries.

The report showed that these industries give up to 17th month guaranteed bonuses, aside from the 13th month pay. These bonuses are given not just in December but also during the middle of the year.

"Kung gusto mo kumita ng malaki, then you should get into these industries," Eileen Camrill-Go, marketing communications manager of Jobstreet.com, said.

But more than bonuses, there are other reasons why some employees stay with their companies, such as their confidence in the company management and its stability.

At the same time, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines said companies should not just provide salaries and bonuses during Christmas. It noted that companies should also provide for their employees' health, well-being and future. - from a report by Apples Jalandoni, ABS-CBN News