HB 8702: An Act Increasing the Compulsory Retirement Age for Uniformed Personnel of the Philippine National Police from Fifty-Six (56) Years Old to Fifty-Seven (57) Years Old, Amending for the Purpose Section 39 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the “department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990,” as Amended

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House Bill No. 8702 would raise the mandatory retirement age for uniformed Philippine National Police members from 56 to 57 years, while the current PNP chief would still have to retire at 56; it also allows a one‑year extension for senior generals and takes effect 15 days after publication.

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SB 1663· Filed Jan 13, 2026
Cumpulsory Age of Retirement of the Philippine National Police
Pending in the committeeSen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa
SB 1040· Filed Aug 6, 2025
Amending Sec. 39 of R.A. No. 6975 (Department of the Interior and Local Government Act)
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
SB 1337· Filed Sep 3, 2025
Increasing the Compulsory Age of Retirement for Officers and Non-Officers of the PNP
Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos
HB 11364· Filed Sep 16, 2026
An Act Increasing the Retirement Age for Uniformed Personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 56 Years Old to 57 Years Old, Amending for the Purpose Section 39 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990," as Amended
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-09-18Rep. Irwin C. Tieng
HB 6140· Filed Nov 18, 2025
An Act Increasing the Retirement Age for Uniformed Personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 56 Years Old to 57 Years Old, Amending for the Purpose Section 39 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990", as Amended
Substituted by HB08702Rep. Cheeno Miguel D. Almario

HB 8702

Authors · 24 Representatives

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Authors · 24 Representatives

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Authors · 24 Representatives

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Authors · 24 Representatives

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