“In more advanced countries there is great debate whether to start business or not. Yujuico admitted that many local businesses are having a hard time and have been forced to explore all possibilities to stay afloat. Businesses also faced difficulties in obtaining loans, delays in the remittance of payments and cancellation of credit lines, among others. Because of this decision of consumers, even if businesses want to open, it will be difficult to have a firing economy. “The decisions that we are faced with and ultimately the President has to make are not only economic.

Source: Manila Times April 29, 2020 18:00 UTC