THE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has introduced the National Action Plan Phase 4 (NAP 4) which will serve as a guide to the government in safely opening the economy. "The goal of the National Action Plan Phase 4 is to manage Covid-19 towards a healthier and resilient Philippines. So, right away, you see there that the goal really is to balance health and economic objectives," she said. So, right away, there is the acceptance that the only way we can have economic recovery is really if we're able to manage this Covid-19," Edillon added. The action plan is divided into three clusters: vaccination, response, and recovery.

Source: Manila Times November 22, 2021 22:20 UTC