MANILA, Philippines — Food delivery services will not be suspended or prohibited amid the imposition of a Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVUD-19), Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said Tuesday. Lopez said food deliveries will limit the movement of people and open opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). ADVERTISEMENT“Ang ini-encourage natin, at least may food preparation at delivery (What we encourage is there should be at least food preparation and delivery),” Lopez said in a press briefing. Under the enhanced quarantine measure, only private establishments providing basic necessities related to food, medicine, banks, power, energy, water, telecommunications, among others will remain open. “Dahil yung ginawa ng mga ibang nag-lockdown, even in China, in Wuhan, yung delivery business ang lumakas.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 17, 2020 06:00 UTC