Requirement of Presidential Approval for Service Extension Beyond Retirement Age
- The extension of service beyond the compulsory retirement age (65 years) for Presidential appointees must be approved by the President.
- Such approval is granted only upon the recommendation of the concerned Department Secretary unless otherwise stipulated by law.
- For non-Presidential appointees, extension of service requires approval from the Civil Service Commission, based on the recommendation of the concerned Department Secretary and pursuant to applicable laws, including the Administrative Code of 1987.
Compulsory Retirement Age and Exceptions
- The compulsory retirement age for government officials and employees is fixed at 65 years.
- Officials or employees reaching this age shall generally not be retained in service.
- Retention beyond this age is allowed only for exemplary meritorious reasons, implying a high standard of performance or necessity.
Procedural Requirement for Extension Requests
- Officers or employees seeking retention beyond the compulsory retirement age must not assume or continue their duties until the Office of the President has officially granted authority.
- This ensures that no premature or unauthorized service extension occurs before formal approval.
Terms and Limits of Extension
- Upon Presidential approval, the initial extension of service is limited to six (6) months.
- A second extension may be granted for another six (6) months.
- The total maximum extension period is limited to one (1) year only, preventing indefinite retention beyond the retirement age.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Orders
- All previous orders, issuances, rules, regulations, or parts thereof that conflict with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
- This establishes this Executive Order as the prevailing guideline on the extension of services for government officials beyond retirement age.