Manila Bulletin
DTI chief to ask IATF to allow kids as young as 10 years old in malls
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez will propose to the IATF to allow children aged 10 and above to go out, aiming to further stimulate economic activity.
Lopez noted that the Philippine economy has not yet returned to its pre-pandemic levels despite the reopening of most sectors.
He highlighted that sales for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remained weak, even during the Christmas season, due to movement restrictions.
Lowering the minimum age for children to go out, from the current 15 to 10 years old, is seen as one factor that could boost economic activities.
Lopez recalled previous adjustments to the age restrictions, which were initially higher before being lowered to the current limits of 15 and 60 years old.
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