‘Rightsizing’ may ‘upsize’ education, health sectors

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     ‘Rightsizing’ may ‘upsize’ education, health sectors The planned “rightsizing” of the bureaucracy would not necessarily slash the number of government workers as employees in the Marcos Jr. administration’s priority sectors such as education and public health services might even be “upsized,” Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said on Thursday.      Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Unique Filipino jurist gets lasting tribute The Philippine mission in the Hague, Netherlands, will name a part of its refurbished chancery in honor of former Chief Justice Cesar Bengzon for being the only Filipino jurist so far to sit in the International Court of Justice (1967-1976). Philippine and international legal luminaries, including incumbent Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, are expected to attend the inauguration on July 19.   WEAPONS OF CHOICE  The advocacy for a gunless society is all but muted here. A wide variety of firearms draws crowds at the 28th Defense and Sporting Arms Show being held until July 18 at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The Philippine National Police has set up a gun licensing desk at the event. —LYN RILLON   Clark workers protest pay cuts CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—State mediators on Wednesday began hearing the notice of strike filed by the labor union of Clark Development Corp. (CDC). The Association of CDC Concerned Employees protested the alleged violations of their collective bargaining agreement, mainly the cuts on salaries and allowances, benefits and incentives due to a new compensation and position classification system.   LEARN MORE   Opinion: Self-serving As several studies have shown, politicians often treat their elected office as a family heirloom that can be handed down to their spouse, siblings, children, and assorted relatives.        © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe