Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  10183 
Introduced by Agusan del Norte, 2nd District Representative 
HON. DALE B. CORVERA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND 
EMPLOYEES UPON COMPULSORY RETIREMENT FROM 
GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 1, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution provides the duty of public officers and 
employees to the people: Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the 
people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, act with 
patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives. During their tour of duty with the government, 
public officers and employees are expected to perform their tasks with utmost (not just 
ordinary) responsibility and efficiency to deliver the services to the people. Thus, their 
performance is mPasured differently from most workers in the private sector. 
This proposed measure aims to incentivize government officials and employees who 
consistently performed during their entire employment in the government despite the high 
standards demanded from them, and who are qualified for compulsory retirement. At present, 
compulsory retirement is enforced against government personnel who reached the age of 65. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly s 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  10183
Introduced by Agusan del Norte, 2nd District Representative 
HON. DALE B. CORVERA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND 
EMPLOYEES UPON COMPULSORY RETIREMENT FROM 
GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Promotion Upon Compulso,y Retirement. - All government officials and 
employees who are eligible for compulsory retirement shall be granted a promotion equivalent 
to One Grade Level Higher than the Grade Level of his/her position at the time of compulsory 
retirement for the purpose of computing his/her retirement benefits: Provided, That said 
government official or employee have obtained at least a "Satisfactory" rating in his/her entire 
employment with the government. 
Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Civil Service Commission, in 
coordination with the Governance Commission for GOCCs, the Department of Budget and 
Management, the Government Service Insurance System, and other relevant government 
agencies, shall formulate the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
Section 3. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any sectioi\'i clause or term of this 
Act is held to be illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional, such parts not affected by such declaration 
shall remain in full force and effect. 
Section 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, issuances, executive 
• orders, letters of instruction, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 5. Ejfectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,