Soliman: Revive MSMEs to aid poor after lockdown

Former DSWD chief Dinky Soliman suggests reviving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help restart local economies after the pandemic.

The government has allocated P275 billion for an emergency subsidy program (ESP) to aid 18 million poor families with monthly subsidies of P5,000-P8,000 in April and May.

However, Soliman emphasizes the need for a long-term solution beyond these months as the ESP is currently only available in areas under enhanced community quarantine.