Business leaders on Wednesday said the imposition of granular lockdowns will be better for the economy.

"We can't comment yet on the granular but I think it's better. We believe also that the granular lockdown is going to be beneficial because it doesn't close large swaths of areas that will prevent people from working or selling goods," said Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretary General Ruben Pascual during the "China-Asean Relations: Realizing the RCEP's potential" forum on Wednesday.

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