Published July 30, 2021, 4:07 PM
Previously divided over calls for hard lockdown, the business sector now stand behind Malacanang decision to return to hard lockdown to avert the possibility of surge in Delta variant cases in the country.
“Business is against lockdown because it is disruptive and harmful to the economy. But if the Department of Health finds it necessary due to unexpected surge of the delta variant then business will comply,” said the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a statement.
PCCI, however, said the biggest challenge is to regain the stalled momentum, sustain the recovery trajectory, keep the workers, and meet fixed operating expenses.
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