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As long as they are willing and physically fit to perform their job,
employees both in government and the private sector should be
allowed to work up to 70 years old.
Opposition Rep. Salvador Escudero 3rd of
Sorsogon made this contention in filing a measure seeking to extend
to age 70 the retirement age for government and private sector
employees.
“Our employees in both the government and the
private sector are chiefly diligent, hardworking individuals who
exert all their efforts, talents and skills in their chosen
profession,” Escudero said.
Under the present law, the maximum retirement
age for government and private sector employees is 65 years old.
He added that giving a chance for employees to
work until 70 years old will give them the chance to continue
providing for their families and dependents for an additional five
years after they reach 65 years old.
Likewise, there are a few employees whose skills
and dedication have contributed largely to the company’s success,
and are strong enough to continue working beyond 65 years old with
the consent of management.
Meanwhile, the President’s son, Camarines Sur
Rep. Diosdado “Dato” M. Arroyo is proposing House Bill 2708 or
the “Long-Term Care Act for Senior Citizens,” that seeks to
establish and institutionalize long-term care for senior citizens.
The bill provides for social services and livelihood programs aimed
at promoting and advancing the social and economic well being of
senior citizens.
-- Maricel V. Cruz
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