Are the 65 and above staff and lecturers out of the school system even with the new law on age discrimation

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Rizal Philippines
August 13, 2016

RA 10911 lapses into law, is effective by August 16, 2016

The school suspended school today on account of incessant rains.  However, I was not informed ahead of time, and I found myself in the midst of traffic and rains when I learned of the suspension

Let us go back to the topic of this post.  About a month ago, this writer was informed by a cluster secretary (and they seem to have clout over profs)  that profs over 65 can no longer teach or join any income generating activity.   And that was a sad day for me.  I still love to teach and that was  let down.  So I refuse to join any more activities of the school.

However a new law came out that prohibits age discrimination in hiring.  Does that apply to the age of the employees as to whether they are not retireable or not?  (The bill lapsed into a law after Pres. Pnoy failed to sign this after Congress approved the bill.

Answer from the Philstar news article and we quote:

Under RA 10911, it is also unlawful for employers to lay off workers because of old age or to set an age limit in employment.  (Does this make the school policy of retiring 65 and above null and void?)

Violators face fines of P50,000 to P500,000 and imprisonment of three months to two years.