With the number of COVID-19 infections nationwide now manageable, it is high time to resume more economic activities to revive consumer confidence and jump-start a rebound from the pandemic-induced recession, the country’s chief economist said on Wednesday.
In particular, Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua told the Inquirer Business section-led webinar titled “Revitalizing the Philippine economy” that the government might have to eventually allow face-to-face or hybrid classes in areas with low cases, expand the age limits for younger and older people currently restricted from leaving their homes as well as ensure availability of more mass transportation option…
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