Small businesses see sales rise as pilot in-person classes begin, but fear Omicron
MANILA - The Bagong Silangan and Payatas B elementary schools in Quezon City were among the schools to pilot face-to-face classes Monday. The number of students that came to school was limited, but business doubled or even tripled for some of the small businesses and public utility vehicles there.
When asked if her sales were boosted by the return of in-person classes in Bagong Silangan School, she said: "Opo, nasa P2,000 na rin po “Yung mga bata nasa loob, 'yung mga nanay bumibili ng mga laruan para dun na lang sila sa loob ng bahay maglaro," Caldito said.But she has not allowed her own child to go back to attending face-to-face classes because of the new variant.
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