Manila Bulletin
PCCI supports alert level 2
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) supports the proposal to lower the alert level in the National Capital Region (NCR) to Alert Level 2.
PCCI President Benedicto Yujuico stated that the easing of restrictions to Alert Level 2 is a good move, especially with the anticipated surge in consumer spending during the Christmas season.
The group also supports the gradual increase of passenger capacity in public transportation from 70% to full capacity starting November 4.
Under Alert Level 2, businesses will be allowed to operate indoors at 50% capacity, with an additional 10% if they have a safety seal, and outdoors at 70%.
PCCI also highlighted the importance of accelerating vaccination efforts to aid the recovery of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the regions.
The group additionally urged the government to gradually reopen the country for tourism, similar to Thailand and Singapore, to boost economic recovery.
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