CAGAYAN DE ORO- The local economy in Northern Mindanao has taken a nosedive just two weeks after transportation between its cities, towns and manufacturing firms came to a screeching halt amid strict quarantine measures. And the havoc brought about by the COVID-19 scare took a huge toll on the region’s economy as countries clamped down their airports and seaports. “All our shopping malls, restaurants have closed following the quarantine measures,” she said. Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno ordered all shopping malls and “non-essential” stores in the city closed last March 19. Iligan City Mayor Celso Regencia implemented strict quarantine measures and a 6 pm to 6 am curfew while Bukidnon Gov.

Source: The Local April 02, 2020 14:37 UTC