MANILA – The Makati Business Club (MBC) has expressed its support on the safe reopening of the economy and to the government’s moves to impose granular lockdowns instead of wider-scope community quarantine measures.
In a statement Wednesday, MBC said through granular lockdowns, vaccination rollout, and Prevention-Detect-Isolate-
“MBC supports reopening the economy with science-backed policies so more Filipinos can work and take care of their families,” the group said.
It added the private sector stands ready to help the national and local government to craft measures that will allow the safe reopening of the economy.
The MBC said the private sector also complements the government’s efforts to vaccinate Filipinos to achieve population protection.
“Our people are frustrated and getting desperate. We need to get more and more people safely back to work,” it said.
In a separate statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) reiterated that granular lockdowns will have positive implications on businesses than the regular community quarantine measures.
However, the group also expressed its dismay on the deferment of the granular lockdown in the National Capital Region.
“Authorities must be prudent in prematurely announcing half-studied policies or policy shifts as they have a tremendous impact on business operations and people’s daily lives,” PCCI acting president Edgardo Lacson said.
The PCCI earlier said the business group hoped for the safe full reopening of the economy when population protection has been achieved. (PNA)
