Thread by @PhilstarNews

Statements from biz community on ECQ:

George Barcelon, PCCI pres. emeritus: "Basically you're just delaying the infection...Ang concern ko lang is if 'yung infections 'di bumaba, anong prescriptions ng IATF? Extend the ECQ which is very bad for the economy?" | @prinzmagtulis

Sergio Ortiz-Luis, ECOP president: "Biglaan eh, anong preparation ang magagawa mo? It’s a good thing. But wala kaming preparation kasi 'di naming akalain. What will happen if they extend ECQ beyond 1 week? Catastrophe." | @prinzmagtulis

Steven Cua, president of Phil. Amalgamated Supermarkets Association: "It’s like going to war without guns and ammunitions. But I agree with it. Suppliers are preparing right at this moment (if it gets extended) to make sure na 'di maputol ang supply." | @prinzmagtulis

Paul Santos, chair of PH Retailers Assoc.: "Any business would require time to adjust, you’re talking of multiple retailers operating in Metro Manila. It takes a while to cascade it. If it’s a weekday, madaling mag-cascade. If it’s weekend, we will try our best." | @prinzmagtulis

.@prinzmagtulis: Business generally agree there is less economic repercussions locking down the Metro and nearby areas during the lull of Holy Week. But the uncertainty of whether the ECQ will get extended is keeping them on their toes.