Members of local and foreign business chambers, industry groups, and small and medium enterprises presented a list of measures that the government should take to help the country quickly recover from the impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis. The list of recommendations was presented by Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President Benedicto Yujuico to Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Chua and Finance Department Secretary Carlos Dominguez 3rd during the Sulong Pilipinas online conference held on Monday. The groups also said that the government must improve internet connectivity and accessibility in the country; improve the availability of public transportation as the country manages the impact of and recovery from Covid-19 a by allowing the operation of mass public transportation; and strengthen the manufacturing sector. “We believe that these represent the most urgent measures that the government must take to ensure that our country and our people, especially the most vulnerable, recover from Covid-19 in as quick and sustainable manner as possible,” said Yujuico. “The past few months have shown us the dire needs that must be addressed, the systems that need to be changed and the different ways that the government can improve its service to the public,” he added.

Source: Manila Times June 08, 2020 18:11 UTC