MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Thursday said he is not in favor of restrictions tighter than the current general community quarantine (GCQ) bubble imposed over Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna.
Lopez said more stringent restrictions will lead to more problems beyond the COVID-19 pandemic like further lack of livelihood, food security, and even peace and order.
“Hanggang maaari talaga, tayo, nasa posisyon na hindi basta basta i-consider ‘yang tightening o mas mahigpit sa restriction kasi ang magiging problema natin, hindi na COVID, yung food security, hanapbuhay even security mismo, safety issues, peace …
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