CSC says ready to help state workers affected by streamlining of bureaucracy

This August 19, 2020 photo shows the "mega contact-tracing center" in Valenzuela City.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Service Commission will help personnel who will be affected by a proposal to "rightsize" the government — a move that some state workers worry will mean layoffs for many.

Labor group Confederation for Unity Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees has raised that attempts to reorganize and streamline government offices always affect rank-and-file workers first.

"The CSC may take a lead role in the placement of affected personnel with permanent appointments who will opt to remain in the government service," CSC Commissioner Aileen Lizada said in mixed English and Filipino during an interview with state television on Monday.

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