The Delta variant of Covid-19 is the biggest roadblock on the path to economic recovery, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said on Friday.

Speaking at the "The Manila Times 2021 Midyear Economic Report" online forum, Diokno said restrictions meant to stem the spread of the virus could also dampen the momentum that had been building in reviving economic growth.

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