CENTRAL Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC) private sector representative Rene Romero disclosed on Saturday, March 6, 2021 that there is a need to relax community quarantine measures in the country to allow businesses to resume their operations while adhering to minimum health protocols, and permit the labor market to make a strong rebound.
This, after RDC private sector representatives adopted a resolution supporting the move of the national government to gradually allow the reopening of the economy, while mindful of public health and safety.
The resolution states that such action will help address the growing rate of hunger, poverty, joblessness, and income loss that arise due to the pandemic.
RDC vice chairperson and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Officer-In-Charge Regional Director Agustin Mendoza lauded the initiative of the private sector as it is consistent with the thrust of the National Action Plan Against Covid-19 Phase 3 (NAP 3) of the government.
“NAP 3 is centered on creating an equilibrium both on health safety and economic recovery. The government is currently strengthening its Prevent-Detect-Isolate-Treat-Reintegrate strategy in order to breathe life into and gradually open the economy,” he added.
RDC Secretary and NEDA OIC-Assistant Regional Director Divina Hope Vallejo expressed gratitude to the private sector for always being an important partner of the public sector in advancing inclusive and sustainable development for the region and the rest of the nation.