DBM: P10.7B savings seen if PNP, BJMP, BFP retirement age raised
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) estimates potential savings of P10.74 billion if the retirement age for the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is raised from 56 to 57. However, additional personnel costs are also projected.
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