Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTHCONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._____ 
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Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
“AN ACT PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS 
AND EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND 
FOR THE OTHER PURPOSES” 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Retirement refers to that moment in one’s life when one is required to leave 
the workforce permanently. However, this does mean that retirement is seen as 
something to be tranquil about. In fact, dealing with retirement in the Philippines is 
stressful. This because as retirement is accompanied by old age, the cost living of a 
retiree also increases as he/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 service permanently. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
January 4, 2023
6:12 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTHCONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._____ 
________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
“AN ACT PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS 
AND EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND 
FOR THE OTHER PURPOSES” 
Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Automatic 
Promotion for Government Officials and Employees Upon Retirement Act”. 
SECTION 2. Automatic Promotion. – All government officials and employees 
who are qualified for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion 
equivalent to one (1) grade level higher than the position being held at the time of 
retirement. Applying this, the basis for the computation of his/her retirement 
benefits shall be adjusted salary grade level. 
SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Civil Service 
Commission in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and 
the Government Service Insurance System, shall formulate the necessary rules and 
regulation for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 4. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain 
valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. – All acts, executive orders, memorandum 
circulars/guidelines and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent 
with this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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