#PinasMunaTayo advocates “bayanihan” – or unity and cooperation – among Filipinos to support local businesses first to stimulate the growth of domestic consumption. Indeed, the pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time, impeding the 6 percent economic growth that the country was enjoying in 2019. “By reviving the economy, [our goal is] to move our patient from the emergency room to a regular room. Overall, the campaign encourages consumers to make conscious choices toward help boost the economy post-Covid-19. To possibly entice local travellers, Tan said they were looking into partnering with airlines, which are also badly hit by the pandemic.

Source: Manila Times June 12, 2020 14:26 UTC