THE Philippine National Police (PNP) is studying how a proposed one-year extension of the compulsory retirement age for uniformed personnel could retain experienced officers while allowing younger policemen room for career advancement.
The PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the organization will respect the legislative process while ensuring that any changes to the retirement process support operational effectiveness and public service.
“We trust in the wisdom of our lawmakers to carefully assess this proposal and determine what is best for our uniformed personnel and the organization. The PNP will respect the legislative process and remain committed to ensuring that any policy change strengthens our operational effectiveness and our service to the Filipino people,” Nartatez said in a statement on Sunday.
The proposal to raise the compulsory retirement age from 56 to 57 was discussed during a Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs hearing on Oct. 23.
The proposed extension seeks to align the retirement policy of the three uniformed services with that of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), whose compulsory retirement age is 57.
Supporters said the measure could preserve institutional knowledge and allow the government to benefit from the experience of senior personnel.
However, the proposal also raised concerns about pension obligations, promotion opportunities for younger personnel, and leadership succession across the uniformed services.
Nartatez underscored the need to consider both the contributions of senior officers and the career prospects of younger personnel as lawmakers evaluate the measure.
