unobet Nat’l gov’t can save billions from rightsizing program – DBM official
MANILAunobet, Philippines —The national government can save billions of pesos through the rightsizing program, a Department of Budget and Management (DBM) official said on Tuesday.
During the consultative meeting of the Senate Bill No. 890 or the Rightsizing the National Government Act of 2022, DBM Undersecretary Wilford Wong said that the savings depend on the “tier or the number of employees or the programs that will be rightsized.”
“Initial data lang po muna (From the initial data), if three percent are rightsized from this program, around P3 billion worth of savings ang magegenerate (will be generated),” Wong added.
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In a joint statement on Thursday, the group said the fresh funds would support the rollout of its sustainable and renewable energy, water and bulk water supply, and waste management and sustainable fuels.
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Article continues after this advertisement“If seven percent will be rightsized, the net savings will be approximately P8.7 billion,” Wong added.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, Senate President Francis Escudero noted that the figures provided by Wong are “incomplete” given that separation pay has to be provided.
Article continues after this advertisement“You will not realize that on the first year that you abolish certain positions because you have to pay separation. Maglalabas ka muna ng pera bago mo kitain ’yan (You have to shell out money before you earn it),” Escudero said.
“So on that assumption, include also in your answer to Senator Win today and in the future time, kailan marerealize yung three billion [pesos] if three percent are rightsized (when the P3 billion will be realized if three percent are rightsized),” Escudero added.
Article continues after this advertisementSB No. 890, filed by Escudero in 2022, stated that rightsizing is expected to “promote efficiency, effectiveness and economy in the delivery of public service.”
Escudero earlier said that the bill aims to appoint rightful officials to their positions to fulfill their roles for the public.
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DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman previously said that with the proposalunobet, the government may save “a significant amount of the budget” that could be used to fund other programs.
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