Rep. Pichay wants to adjust the mandatory retirement age to 65 for Military and Uniformed Services Personnel
Rep. Pichay wants to adjust the mandatory retirement age to 65 for Military and Uniformed Services Personnel
The
State recognizes our military and uniformed services personnel in providing
security, ensuring public safety and promoting peace and order among its
citizens. The government has invested much for the training and development of
these men and women in uniform. It’s for this reason that Surigao del Sur’s 1st
dist. Rep. Prospero A Pichay Jr has filed House Bill No. 5233 or a bill which
seeks to adjust the retirement age of the military and uniformed services
personnel.
The present system in the military and uniformed personnel however, allows retirement at age 56, an age that is considerably young.
In his explanatory note of the bill filed in October 2019, Pichay said:
“They are still very much able to efficiently perform the duties of their position, both physically and mentally. Moreover, they can pass on their skills, knowledge and wisdom to their subordinates as they maximize their years of experience and expertise in the services for along period of time.”
This bill provides retirement at age 65 for military personnel with the rank of Brigadier General and up. While those with the rank of Colonel and below may opt to retire at the age of 60.
Equivalent ranks shall apply to the retirement age of the uniformed services personnel.