Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Retirement refers to that moment in one’s life when one is required to leave the 
workforce permanently. However, this does not mean that retirement is seen as 
something to be tranquil about. In fact, dealing with retirement in the Philippines is 
stressful. This is because as retirement is accompanied by old age, the cost of living of a 
retiree also increases as she/she deals with health issues and, at the same time, continue 
giving support to his/her family. The transition of employees to retirees is not an easy 
road as their retirement benefits are inadequate to support the retirees’ needs. 
This Bill is proposed to provide an automatic promotion of government employees 
and officials upon retirement from government service. In effect, the basis of the 
computation of retirement benefits shall be based on the adjusted salary grade held by 
the retiree.  
Through this Bill, government officials and employees who have rendered many 
years of service to the country are recognized rightfully. Likewise, they will be able to 
receive deserved retirement benefits which will be of much help as they leave the 
workforce permanently.  
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
ERIC OLIVAREZ 
June 6, 2021
9:18 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ 
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“AN ACT PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT 
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OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM 
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GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” 
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Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
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Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title - – This Act shall be known as the “Automatic Promotion 
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for Government Officials and Employees Upon Retirement Act”.  
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SECTION 2.   Automatic Promotion. – All government officials and employees 
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who are qualified for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion 
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equivalent to one (1) grade level higher than the position being held at the time of 
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retirement.  Applying this, the basis for the computation of his/her retirement benefits 
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shall be the adjusted salary grade level.  
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SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Civil Service Commission 
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in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and the Government 
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Service Insurance System, shall formulate the necessary rules and regulation for the 
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effective implementation of this Act. 
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SECTION 4. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared invalid 
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or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and 
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subsisting.  
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SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. – All acts, executive orders, memorandum 
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circulars/guidelines and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this 
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Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.  
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SECTION 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation 
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Approved. 
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