The Philippine economy is losing as much as P8 billion a day because of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) restrictions, and the government must find ways to boost consumer spending to stop the bleeding.

STILL CLOSED. Photo shows some non-essential establishments inside the SM mall in Fairview, Quezon City still closed Wednesday (April 7, 2021) until the Covid-19 infections are curbed in National Capital Region (NCR) and four neighboring provinces. However, malls will remain open for essential businesses such as groceries, pharmacies, and hardware stores. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)

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