Optional and Mandatory Retirement Among Philippine National Police (PNP) Personnel in Police Regional Office (Pro) Mimaropa

This study explored and compared the perceived quality of life after optional retirement and mandatory retirement among Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel in Police Regional Office (PRO) MIMAROPA as a basis for the development of a Retirement Decision-Making Framework. The study used an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, starting with quantitative data collection through surveys and followed by qualitative interviews for deeper understanding. The quantitative phase involved 157 retired PNP personnel selected through simple random sampling. The research instrument is a researcher-made questionnaire validated and tested for reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and regression analysis. Results revealed that both compulsory and optional retirement affect post-retirement life in different ways. Support services must consider individual needs for effective retirement planning.