According to a news article by Philippine Daily Inquirer,
“As part of the BP2 program, the Duterte administration will encourage multinational companies and investors to put up rural and agribusiness enterprises to attract returnees… [and] ensure balanced regional development and equitable distribution of wealth, resources, and opportunities,” Agriculture Secretary William Dar said.
This is to encourage the people to move back to their provinces instead of staying in the city to seek better opportunities. I think any major city has the same level of influx of people.
In order for them to stay in their province the following points should be met:
- consistent source of income
- employment
- guidance and knowhow in handling their business
This is also a timely approach as we need the capital to decongest in order to apply the social distancing measures that we have seen since the Covid19 pandemic.
What do you think of these measures being taken by the government?