“We need to find a way to bring back public transportation because this is mobility. We need to find a way to create consistency among the LGU (local government unit) guidelines and mandates because we are a mobile country. The quarantine restrictions imposed since mid-March this year caused the Philippine economy to plunge into recession. He said that strict mobility restrictions, cancellation of projects, drop in volume of customers order also significantly hampered production. Lee said the government is urged to cushion the shock and get people to spend again by stimulating economic activity.

Source: Manila Times December 21, 2020 16:30 UTC