The Philippines has started to recover from the blows it has had to endure due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-1) pandemic, Malacañang has insisted, after the World Bank cut its growth forecast for the country this year.
A woman arranges “suman” (rice cake) along with cashew nuts, and other delicacies at the Antipolo Pasalubong Center in Antipolo City, Rizal on Mar. 27, 2021. The government has allowed selected businesses to operate in a limited capacity as long as they follow health protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic. PNA PHOTO