Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said that he would recommend that more businesses be allowed to open in low risk and moderate risk areas under GCQ. | roycanivel_inq
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Lopez, who worked in the private sector for more than two decades before joining the Duterte administration, said that mass testing would soon be a common practice among companies during the health crisis. In a separate viber message to reporters, Lopez said mass testing would be required under the new health protocol, although he did not answer questions regarding the penalties companies might face if they do not shoulder these costs.
Called Project Ark, the initiative will have the members of the private sector procure COVID-19 test kits for their employers. This initiative, however, is on a voluntary basis, wherein companies with the financial capacity to procure the kits will be able to join.
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