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SENATE
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Introduced by Senator Francis nTol" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11059 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE RETIREMENT LAW OF THE OFFICE OF 
THE OMBUDSMAN, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 1 Article XI of the 1987 Constitution provides that "public office is a 
public trust. 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."
Anchored on the above-mentioned principle and serving as the "protector of 
the people", the Office of the Ombudsman, as created by the 1987 Constitution, 
places a higher level of accountability on government workers.
This high level of responsibility imposes upon the Office the performance of 
highly technical and sensitive powers and functions. While there is already an 
existing law which gives the Office of the Ombudsman an already competitive 
retirement package, there is a need to expand Republic Act No. 11059 to a 
wider coverage and provide retirement benefits that would be commensurate 
to the sensitive nature of the office.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of the bill is earnestly sought.
N. TOLENTINO


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE } 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Third Regular Session 
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S. NO.
SENATE
2701
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24 JUN “3 All :11
RtCCiVLDS''
Introduced by Senator Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11059 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE RETIREMENT LAW OF THE OFFICE OF 
THE OMBUDSMAN, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress Assembled:
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SECTION 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 11059 is hereby amended to read
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as follows:
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"Section 2. Coverage. - This Act shall apply to the Ombudsman 
and his or her Deputies, the Special Prosecutor, and to all officials 
and employees of the Office of the Ombudsman from Salary Grade 
[26] 25 to 29 who are performing legal prosecution, investigation 
and corruption prevention functions, and whose position requires 
membership in the Philippine bar or a Master's degree in a relevant 
field as a qualification."
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SEC. 2. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 11059 is hereby amended to read as
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follows:
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'Section 3. Retirement Benefits.
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Upon retirement, an Ombudsman official or employee covered by 
this Act shall automatically be entitled to a lump sum of five (5) 
years gratuity computed on the basis of the highest monthly salary 
plus the highest aggregate transportation, living and 
representation allowances he or she was receiving on the date of 
his or her retirement, and thereafter, upon survival after the 
expiration of five (5) years, to further annuity payable monthly 
during the residue of his her natural life pursuant to the first 
paragraph of this section: PROVIDED. THAT IN THE CASE OF 
THE OMBUDSMAN AND HIS DEPUTIES. THEY SHALL BE
ENTITLED TO SAID ANNUITY PAYABLE MONTHLY AFTER
THE EXPIRATON OF THREE f3^ MONTHS FROM THE DATE
OF HIS OR HER RETIREMENT: Provided, however, if the reason 
for the retirement by any total permanent disability, as certified by 
the Ombudsman, contracted during the retiree's incumbency in the 
office and prior to the date of retirement he or she shall receive a 
gratuity equivalent to ten (10) years salary and allowances 
aforementioned: Provided, further. That should the retirement be 
with the attendance of any partial permanent disability, as certified 
by the Ombudsman, contracted during the retiree's incumbency 
and prior to the date of the retirement, he or she shall receive an 
additional gratuity equivalent to two (2) years lump sum that he or 
she survives after ten (10) years or seven (7) years, as the case 
may be he or she shall receive a monthly retirement pension as 
computed under this Act during the residue of his or her natural 
life pursuant to Section 3 of this Act."
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Approved,