Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 136)
The President has the authority to approve the extension of service of Presidential appointees beyond the compulsory retirement age, but only upon recommendation by the concerned Department Secretary, unless otherwise provided by law.
The compulsory retirement age for officials or employees, as stated in Executive Order No. 136, is 65 years.
Officials or employees who have reached the compulsory retirement age of 65 years shall not be retained in the service, except for exemplary meritorious reasons.
The maximum extension period for Presidential appointees who have reached the compulsory retirement age is one (1) year, given as two successive six-month extensions.
Yes, the extension of services of non-Presidential appointees is subject to the approval of the Civil Service Commission, upon recommendation of the concerned Department Secretary and in accordance with Executive Order No. 292, the Administrative Code of 1987, and other existing laws.
No, any officer or employee requesting for retention in the service shall not be allowed to assume or continue in office pending receipt of authority from the Office of the President.
A Presidential appointee must have the extension of service approved by the President, based on the recommendation of the concerned Department Secretary, before continuing to serve beyond the compulsory retirement age.
The concerned Department Secretary must recommend the extension of service before the President can approve it.
All orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with Executive Order No. 136 are repealed or modified accordingly.