DBM sees P10.7B savings if PNP, BJMP, BFP retirement age is raised 

GMA Network - Oct 23, 2026

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday said the government may save approximately P10.74 billion should the compulsory retirement age of personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) be raised from 56 to 57.

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