Gradual reopening of economy helps lower unemployment rate – DTI chief

MANILA—The reported improvement in the unemployment rate to 10% in July can be mainly attributed to the gradual reopening of the economy starting May, according to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).   “The mindset of the Interagency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) members continue reading : Gradual reopening of economy helps lower unemployment rate – DTI chief