Economist: Nuanced quarantine needed to save economy

Economist Ron Mendoza says a 'nuanced' quarantine strategy is needed to restore investor and consumer confidence in the Philippine economy.

Mendoza, dean of the Ateneo School of Government, notes that the government's lockdown was too harsh and missed an opportunity for a more science-based approach.

He also criticizes the politicization of criticisms from the highest levels of government but praises non-political personnel and retired generals for their transparency and consultative efforts.