By Prince Golez
The bubble setup imposed on Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal isn’t a “lockdown” since the economy remains open, Palace Spokesman Harry Roque said.
Roque made the clarification following the statement of former Vice President Jejomar Binay that the government refuses to call the additional restrictions in the capital region and the four neighboring provinces as it would be an admission of its failure and incompetence in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic
“Hindi po, bukas po ang ekonomiya. When we talk of lockdown sa (modified enhanced community quarantine) at saka sa (enhanced community quarantine), sinarado po talaga natin ang ekonomiya para lahat ng tao ay manatili sa kanilang mga tahanan,” the secretary said Tuesday.
“Iyon po talaga ang lockdown. Pero dahil nga po doon sa cost-benefit na binigay ni (National Economic Development Authority) Sec. (Karl) Chua ay wala pong lockdown. It’s a limitation on mobility na nagdadahilan para tumaas ang kaso ng COVID pero bukas po ang ating ekonomiya,” he added.
Last Sunday, the national government placed the above-mentioned areas under a two-week “bubble” movement restriction to stem the spread of Covid-19 cases.
Under the scheme, all non-essential travel into and from Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna is prohibited until April 4.
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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