SLCN Gazette's Online Magazine, COVID-19-Special Edition

GSt. Luke's College of Nursing
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THE CULTURE
THE HANDS OF
OF CARE
A LIFESAVER
years to
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the world I
see
hands
"These
save can
envision"
lives"
T h e
FRONTLINE
TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA
SY 2019 - 2020

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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02
04
06
08
10
12
14
COVID - 19
By JLorena
CULTURE OF CARE
By Sunnie Gaddi Binwag
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRONTLINERS
By Maria Kristina S. Valenton
BITTER TRUTH
By April Mae M. Labrador
WALANG KWARTA SA QUARANTINE
By Evangeline G. Villa de Gracia
PANIC BUYING: THE FACES OF INEQUALITY
By Nikka Danice B. Naga
RESTORING FAITH IN HUMANITY:
HOW THE REST OF THE NATION
UNITES AGAINST COVID-19
By Maryam Ismail Ahmed Imadudeen
THE HANDS OF A LIFESAVER
By Mayzelle Riz A. Vejano

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
15
17
18
21
23
25
27
HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE DURING
QUARANTINE
By April Mae M. Labrador
FRONTLINERS
By JLorena
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR
CLASSES WHILE IN QUARANTINE
By Nikka Danice B. Naga
TUGON TRINITIAN
By Homer Balmes
HOW DIRTY SMARTPHONE SCREENS
CAN SPREAD THE VIRUS
By April Mae M. Labrador
KUARANTINE: THE K IN K-DRAMA
By Marie Deborah Kay B. Chakas
HOW SHOULD I RESPOND TO
EVERYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING?
By Nicole Therese A. Sandi

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
30
32
34
36
38
39
41
HEALING PLANET
By Maryam Ismail Ahmed Imadudeen
KEEP IT
By Marlouie DL. Figueras
COVID-19 QUARANTINE:
A TIME FOR GROWTH
By Mike Daniel F. Tai
FITNESS DURING QUARANTINE,
POSSIBLE?
By April Mae M. Labrador
NARSES, IBA
By JLorena
LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC
By Mayzelle Riz A. Vejano
7 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
By April Mae M. Labrador

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CREDITS:
BEHIND THE CIRCULATION
THANK
YOU!
OUR FRONTLINERS:
A PROFOUND REFLECTION
By Batch Savere Vita
EDITOR'S
NOTE

na kung ikaw tawagin
Pandemic
natutuliro, kung ika’y banggitin
Lahat
kang diablo na kayang sirain
Parang
buhay, pangarap ay wawasakin
Mga
nga bang walang lunas kung ikaw ay umasta
Sadya
baka naman sa isang iglap ay mawala kang basta
O
na pag-aaral at masusing pananaliksik
Sangdamukal
gugulin, mapuksa ka lang sakit na mabagsik
Aming
sakit na COVID, saan ka nagmula
O,
kami’y kinapitan na lang bigla
Bakit
di handa sa iyong pagdating
Kami’y
mo ang aming isipang nakahimbing
Ginulo
ang panahon at ika’y magagapo
Darating
tulong ng dasal at syensya ika’y maglalaho
Sa
kapag dumating ang oras na yaon
At
lahat ay ngigiti, sabay-sabay na aahon
Kami
nakamamatay at nakahahawang sakit
COVID,
ka ng bigla, tigilan na ang pasakit
Maglaho
na dasal, pagtutulungan at
Taimtim
na pag-ibig
tunay
kailangan para manumbalik
Sadyang
payapang daigdig
ang
"C VID-19"
Tulang Likha ni JLorena
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this was any ordinary day, this question wouldn’t
If
usually stuck to your head for a longer period
have
time; unless it’s a matter that concerns you
of
However, today is no longer similar to
significantly.
life you’ve been accustomed to before COVID-
the
happened. Time and time you’ll see news of
19
reaching the limit of their resources,
hospitals
transport workers shifting to delivery services
public
earn profit, some local government units trying to
to
ends meets for the safety of both the
make
and the homeless, and so on and so forth.
sheltered
like the list can never fall short due to the chaos
It’s
been happening around us lately. Whether
that’s
like it or not, we are placed in a war that no one
we
prepared for. However, despite our
actually
and lack of preparation, a number of
shortcomings
still chose to go straight into the battlefield,
people
their way through uncharted territory of a
making
enemy, in hopes of protecting the land and the
new
they call home— and these are the people
people
on the front lines means that you are the
Being
line of defense” whatever or whoever your
“first
has. No matter the kind of problem
protecting
upon by externalfactors on the people being
posed
these frontliners are supposed to face it
protected,
on; preventing such threats from coming any
head
to the core of human life. Considering that
closer
frontliners are our “first line of defense”, one
these
know that these people are fully capable
should
knowledgeable to be placed
and
such a position. Some of these people pursued
in
education and rigorous practice to be
higher
equipped before entering their chosen
completely
while some were extensively taught by
fields,
brought about by the amount of time and
experience
they’ve dedicated to their kind of work.
effort
of the paths they look, these people have
Regardless
knowledge and skills in handling the state
broader
and skills are, indeed, a deadly combination
Knowledge
facing difficult situations. However, these are
in
without dedication and perseverance. Anyone
nothing
capable of standing on the starting line, even us
is
citizens), but not everyone chooses to finish or
(normal
partake in it. Just like our current situation, you
even
obviously see that they are protecting life and the
can
of humanity; but sadly, there are also a few
essence
fidelity is in protecting their names instead
whose
sugar-coating their “works for the people”.
through
The Importance of
FRONTLINERS
by Maria Kristina Valenton
"WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE ON THE FRONTLINES?"
we call as "frontliners”.
humanity is currently in.
Either way, we can never know their true intentions;
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hope that their purpose is for the best of
but
humankind.
answer our initial question, “What does it take to
To
in the frontlines?”— Knowledge and skills does;
be
what truly KEEPS them in the frontlines is their
but
to their duty and to humanity.
commitment
can only take them so far, but their
Knowledge
and dedication can take them places.
morals
have healthcare workers, police and military,
We
government employees, security guards and
media,
drivers, bank/food/drugstore/supermarket
cargo
and other essential workers (ex.
employees,
risking their own lives for the safety and
janitors)
of humanity. Without these people, we
existence
know exactly what to do and how to
wouldn’t
They are even considered to be a high-risk
cope.
already due to the amount and duration
population
exposure they get from doing their work. Some
of
go to the lengths of going past their normal
even
of exhaustion just to be able to cater to the
levels
of their people; overlooking that they, too,
needs
in need of rest and proper nutrition. A
are
once said, “A true soldier fights not
philosopher
he hates what is in front of him, but
because
he loves what is behind him.” With this
because
said, we also have to keep in mind that we
being
from further “surprise attacks” by following
frontliners
means of prevention we were advised to
necessary
On top of that, it also pays to do something as
do.
as being kind.
little
never know how big of an impact your small act
You
kindness can be in boosting their frontliners’
of
Lastly, you can also help these frontliners in
morale.
providing you with their quality services by
further
honest to them and allowing them access to
being
necessary for them to do their jobs. (e.g.
resources
Protective Equipments). There have been
Personal
wherein some patients have lied about some
cases
their pertinent data or people hoarding the
of
stocks of medical supplies. This not only
country’s
and prolongs your treatment processes, but
delays
puts your healthcare providers at risk of being
also
themselves. Imagine what would happen if
patients,
our healthcare providers, or all frontliners for that
all
can no longer be able to do their jobs
matter,
of one white lie?
because
and support your frontliners from the back,
Protect
rest assured, they’ll do what it takes to keep real
and
at bay. This is supposed to be a war against
enemies
virus, COVID-19, not a war against man. Let us all
the
each other as we hope for a brighter
protect
for all of us.
tomorrow
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRONTLINERS
"WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE ON THE FRONTLINES?"
Knowledge and skills does;
but what truly keeps them
in the frontlines is their
commitment to their duty
and to humanity.
Knowledge can only take
them so far, but their
morals and dedication can
take them places.
need to do our part, as citizens, in protecting our
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Bitter Truth
B Y A P R I L M A E M . L A B R A D O R
THE CORONAVIRUS TEACHES US TWO THINGS:
HUMANITY AND CLIMATE ACTION
The coronavirus will test our
principles, values, and shared
humanity. Scapegoats are never far
away when anxiety and doubt set in.
A nation cannot handle this alone,
and no part of our communities will
be overlooked if we approach this
global problem efficiently.
People are suffering from the little
things. Take panic buying as an
example. We can only imagine what
the people will do if there is an actual
food shortage in this country. The
disease has also brought bigotry,
prejudice, and racism. Viruses don’t
discriminate, but humans do. We
should stop xenophobia, stop panic
buying, and start shopping
responsibly. We can work together as
one to overcome the challenges
of this pandemic.
viruses don't
discriminate,
humans do.
On a brighter note, countries that
are under extreme lockdown to
prevent the spread of coronavirus
(COVID-19) have encountered
unexpected returns. The
environmental effects of the
pandemic in some countries led to
a substantial decrease in pollution
and greenhouse gas emissions.
That is estimated to have wiped
out a quarter or more of the
country’s carbon dioxide emission
over the past two weeks!
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Bitter Truth
B Y A P R I L M A E M . L A B R A D O R
Recent observations have shown
that strict social distancing and selfquarantine
procedures are also likely
to have an impact on a city's level of
air pollution.
Quality-monitoring satellites run by
NASA and the European Space
Agency have reported significant air
pollution declines. The pandemic,
however, is temporary and can still
be reversed. But experts warned
that observed improvements are
transient and that as cities,
countries, and economies bounce
back, so will pollution - unless
significant infrastructure or social
practices are adopted.
Also, we need to take a moment and
think about what we want to happen
and what we need to do once
everything goes back to normal.
Maybe we can reflect on the way we
are being governed or how issues
such as health care, poverty,
infrastructure, and pollution are
being addressed.
If we can create plans for other
catastrophic events such as this
pandemic, then maybe we will be
more prepared. It's also possible that
we will be able to prevent these
disasters from happening. There is
still hope.
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o cushion this
fall and health
the pandemic for
ulnerable?
doing to cushion th
economic fall and heal
risks of the pandemic f
the most vulnerable?
WALANG K W A R T A
SA QUARANTINE
by Evangeline G. Villa De Gracia
The Philippines is one of the high-risk
countries to contract COVID-19 from
Wuhan, China due to its proximity
compared to other countries. As a result,
the Philippine government made
proactive measures to contain the spread
of the virus through temporary closure of
establishments, mandatory quarantine,
and suspension of the majority of mass
transportation until April 12, 2020. As
“enhanced community quarantine” takes
effect in Luzon, the government
implemented stricter rules in terms of
obligatory home confinement,
suspension of transportation lines,
regulation and provision of food and
essential health services, and heightened
presence of uniformed personnel to
enforce isolation procedures. The
question is, apart from containing the
virus transmission through social
isolation and strict home containment,
how will the "enhanced community
quarantine" affect millions of people
currently on such restriction?
They live in the system
wherein if they don't show
up for work, they will not
get paid and these people
still go to work and
risk their lives than to
die of starvation.
With some major cities across the country
closing down businesses due to COVID-19,
unfortunately, the economic fall also has a
tremendous effect on the well-being of the
families and communities, especially for the
vulnerable families—loss of income, missed
meals and reduced health care. Just waiting
with the crowd, their concern on how to feed
their families outweighs their concern about
getting infected.
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ith all of this happening,
hat is the government
oing to cushion this
conomic fall and health
isk
With all of this
what is the
doing to cus
economic fall
risks of the pa
the most vulnera
They live in a system wherein if they don't
show up for work, they will not get paid,
which is the reason why these people still go
to work and risk their lives than to die of
starvation. In this pandemic, there is a very
high risk that households will lose income
and businesses will fall as a result of the
adverse effects COVID-19 has on our
declining economy. Low-wage workers have
the most burden on them as many hourlywage
earners working in the food and service
industry will experience long layoffs. Lack of
financial resources caused by the pandemic
will further hurt the poor as already
manifested by their inability to stock up
foods and other necessities. Those with
fewer financial resources are also more
vulnerable to infections and more
susceptible to the adverse economic effects
of the pandemic because they live in the
unhealthiest conditions as compared to the
rest of society.
With all of this happening, what is
the government doing to cushion
the economic fall and health risks
of the pandemic for the most
vulnerable? Are these people
included in the National Action
Plan? And in times like this, a
one-time type measure will not go
far. The government should do more
to help them.
We all have to admit, we were never ready
for this, and the people didn't have any
buffer to bear such load. The government
should take this not only as a health crisis
but also as a financial crisis because no one
knows how severe this will be and how long
this will last.
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a 45-year old financial consultant to a
Joy,
company, has just completed her 8-hour
marketing
She puts her phone inside her purse and
shift.
the car keys before clocking out. Earlier in
grabbed
day, she overheard the declaration of enhanced
the
quarantine from her office television. Her
community
had already laid out instructions to bring
superiors
files and documents so she can work from
important
for the time being, and that she no longer has
home
physically report for work the following day.
to
of heading straight for home, she decided
Instead
drop by the supermarket. If today was like every
to
day, Joy will bring with her a grocery list which
other
normally include a carton of milk, white
would
two trays of eggs, fruits, and a few kilos of
bread,
- only today was unlike any other day.
meat
the week, she has been haunted by news
Throughout
of empty shelves and outrageously long
flashes
the shortage of face masks, alcohols, and
about
medical supplies.
other
news concerning COVID-19 first surfaced, she
When
sure to order dozens of boxes of face masks,
made
hand sanitizers, and toilet papers, all of
alcohols,
were immediately delivered to her doorstep
which
doesn’t mind paying extra as long as she can
She
supplies first-hand before they run out. After all,
get
and her husband, a well-paid civil engineer,
she
able to maintain a fat bank account
were
their 15 years of marriage which, without
throughout
doubt, can sustain their family for months on end
a
if they are to stop working. Luckily, they will still
even
able to work from home and get paid.
be
she entered the store, she saw heaps of
When
in the haste of grabbing whichever they can
people
their hands on. Afraid that supplies might soon
get
exhausted, she starts to fill her shopping trolley
be
PANIC
BUYING
FACES OF INEQUALITY
THE
by Nikka Danice B. Naga
7:30 PM
because she paid extra to expedite the process.
queues inside supermarkets as well as reports
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tons of canned goods, kilos of meat products, plenty of instant
with
boxes of cereals, chips, bread, dairies, frozen goods, milk, even
noodles,
She can't help but notice that some racks and shelves were
toiletries.
empty. She was also able to observe people who seemed to be
already
went home with items sufficient enough to last even after quarantine. She
Joy
dinner and waited for her husband to come home. When he did, they
cooked
together as a family with their 2 children. That night, Joy was able to
ate
soundly, comforted by the fact that they have a roof to shelter them,
sleep
to warm them, a bank account to support them, and enough foods to
clothes
them.
sustain
a 58-year old jeepney driver, decided to take his lunch at a food
Eduardo,
frequented by jeepney and cab drivers alike. He ordered a bowl of soup
stall
a cup of rice, mixed them, and ate heartily. It was his first meal of the
and
day.
started chatting with a fellow jeepney driver when, halfway through their
He
the song playing on the old transistor radio was interrupted by
conversation,
sound of breaking news: all types of public transportation are to be
the
indefinitely upon the implementation of enhanced community
suspended
first, Ed cannot believe what he was hearing. It's not possible, he thought.
At
else would nurses, doctors, and other frontliners reach their destination
How
any means of transportation? The news anchor went on and
without
that local governments and hospitals have agreed to provide free
explained
for all frontliners. Then it suddenly dawned on him - he's about to lose his
rides
only source of income, and they are not prepared.
family's
immediately totted up his earnings including every loose change and saw
He
what he has is barely enough to pay the jeepney owner for the day's rent.
that
sat there for a moment, contemplating where he can get the money to
He
their electricity bill which will be due in two days, and how he will feed
satisfy
even stricken by fatigue from non-stop driving since the wee hours of the
So,
Ed still determined that he will continue driving until midnight. He felt
morning,
lonely and vulnerable. Unlike those with steady sources of income, his
very
cannot afford to stock up food in advance. He can only hope they will
family
future looks bleak for Ed as he got up from his seat and hopped into his
The
When it was time for him to go home, he stopped by the only open
jeepney.
store he saw to buy several cans of sardines and a few kilos of rice.
grocery
family hasn't eaten dinner yet.
His
for him, it was too late. The store already ran out of everything,
Unfortunately
not even a single grain of rice is left. The privileged bought everything,
and
nothing for his starving family. He went out and exhaled sharply. He
leaving
what he would do next.
wondered
in a state of frenzy. She continued to go about her business.
Joy is lucky.
2:00 PM
quarantine.
his family for the days to come.
be able to make do with what little they have.
PANIC
BUYING
H E F A C E S
T
F I N E Q U A L I T Y
O
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The song, momentarily halted by the breaking news, continued.

pandemic has brought an ugly side to most of
The
Everything is bought in stores in bulk,
humanity.
shelves as empty as the hands of families
leaving
were, unfortunately, late to buy groceries. There
who
been reports of bullying and harassment
have
Asians, specifically Chinese, for claims that
towards
had the virus; and there are companies and
they
who are taking advantage of people’s
businesses
and desperations to sell them products that
fears
too expensive or just not effective at all. With
are
other adverse effects going on, we can’t help
many
believe that COVID-19 has further confirmed the
but
the world isn’t entirely dark, despite the
But
being the loudest on media. In fact, the
negativity
has pushed so many people to come
negativity
and combat the disease. Everyone is
together
to mitigate the effects it has on the world,
helping
within our country.
especially
companies, schools, and organizations have
Several
donations to gather protective equipment,
started
soap, hand sanitizers and even food to be
alcohol,
to the frontline health workers. Our school,
sent
University of Asia, has also gathered its own
Trinity
Transportation companies like Angkas
donations.
representatives to pick up donations from the
have
of volunteers and deliver them to hospitals.
homes
companies like CloudEats and FoodTray2Go
Food
on providing meals to the frontliners.
focus
are also coming together to help; Alex
Celebrities
and her family were seen during the
Gonzaga
ng Pag-ibig’ live at-home concert of ABS-
‘Pantawid
preparing food and supplies to be given to the
CBN
staying at home due to lockdown. Angel
families
and her fiance, with some help from all her
Locsin
friends, put up air-conditioned tents in
celebrity
for health workers who live far from the
Taguig
they work in. Social media influencer
hospitals
holds a Zumba class live on Instagram on
Mimiyuuuh
27 to raise funds for organizations that tend
March
vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19.
to
stars are performing live online concerts to
OPM
funds for the frontliners, and Philippine Red
raise
which you can follow on Smart
Cross,
Facebook page.
Communication
minds have come up with innovative ideas to
Bright
to handling the disease. Scientists from
contribute
have created their own testing kits. Some
UP
have invented a whole sanitizing machine
engineers
Nueva Ejica for their barangay and plan to make
in
for other places. A grade 10 student
more
Humanity Versus
COVID-19
by Maryam Ismail Ahmed Imadudeen
Restoring Faith in Humanity:
How the rest of the nation unites against COVID 19
depressing view that the world is truly a dark place.
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his personal 3D printer to craft face shields that
used
be used by health workers, which is also being
can
at Batangas State University where they also
done
their own 3D printers. A couple of fashion
have
are creating their own PPEs to make up for
designers
lack of equipment for the frontliners, creating
the
suits made of umbrella material or taffeta
disposable
head covers and washable face masks.
cloth,
of the common folk have offered help within
Some
own capabilities. A woman was seen distributing
their
bottles of alcohol for free to commuters in
small
overpass in Mandaluyong on March 13 in a
Libertad
video. An urban gardener at Quezon City gave
viral
free seed packets and seedlings to help her
away
grow their own vegetables, so they don’t
neighbors
to go out to buy food.
have
frontliners themselves are doing their best in this
The
situation. A 64-year-old senior nurse at PGH
dire
working at the hospital despite her
continued
retirement and being part of the ‘high risk’
approaching
joining the rest of the health workers who are
group,
risking their health and lives while being away
also
their families. Several health workers have
from
pictures on social media, holding up signs
posted
people to stay at home and flatten the
encouraging
curve.
mentally draining seeing the world the way it is
It’s
but it’s not healthy if we keep focusing on these
now,
It’s not healthy to expect the worse out of
situations.
moment. Rather, we should always keep in
every
that there are people putting effort into
mind
the disease and the effect it has on the
combating
whether it’s big corporations or individual
nation,
like you. Don’t lose your faith in humanity yet
people
offer help as well, even as small as staying at
and
and following the law.
home
Humanity
Versus
COVID-19
cont.
Don’t lose
your faith in
humanity.
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just a few months, COVID-19 has caused a
In
of changes and brought fear to many
lot
around the world. Because of this
people
pandemic, we are now facing a battle
global
we weren’t able to prepare for. We’re all
that
our parts in this battle now, some are
doing
who are risking their lives to end
frontliners
problem, some are fighting for their own
this
while most of us are inside the comforts
lives,
our own homes, not just to be safe, but
of
to contribute in stopping the spread of
also
disease. Wherever we are right now and
this
it is we’re doing, we are fighting
whatever
problem in our ways. The good news is,
this
have one common weapon that’s very
we
yet effective: handwashing.
basic
underestimated the power of
We
until we learned through this
handwashing
that such a simple act can save
outbreak
Washing our hands with soap and water
lives.
and after activities can help prevent
before
even those as serious as the
illnesses,
Good hand hygiene is our first line
COVID-19.
defense against disease-causing
of
There are many ways that such
organisms.
can get into our body, like
organisms
food that we are to eat, and accidentally
the
germs to objects when we touch
transferring
which can also spread the germs to other
them
These are common actions that we do
people.
our daily lives and they’re hard to avoid. The
in
news is we can still do these things
good
getting the germs into our bodies or
without
them to other people, and it’s only
spreading
hands are involved in many activities of
Our
living which makes them a very useful part
daily
the human body. The fact that they are
of
used makes them a common means in
often
spread of disease-causing organisms as
the
These hands can save lives though; they’re
well.
by the medical professionals who are
used
so hard to fight for the patients, they’re
working
of the scientists’ battle to find a cure, and
part
play a vital role in every effort of many
they
to fight this disease. The hands are so
people
they can save or endanger lives, good
powerful
we get to choose which one it would be.
thing
you’re taking part and washing your hands,
If
HANDWASHING
The Power Of
by Mayzelle Riz A. Vejano
The Hands of a Lifesaver
These hands
can save lives.
through proper handwashing.
touching our eyes, nose, and mouth, touching
we know your answer.
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probably already know the feeling of being robbed of
You
you're used to ever since the enhanced
everything
quarantine was implemented. Whether the
community
came from the suspension of classes or offices, it is
feeling
challenging to be stuck at home during the entire
indeed
period. The good news is you have plenty of
quarantine
me out on this: DON’T spend your entire selfquarantine
Hear
binging Netflix shows. Let’s do some a quick
Studying/working from home saves you a lot of time.
math:
you are studying/working remotely, when you are
When
care of yourself— that is how much free time you
taking
have every day— 1 hour to get ready after waking up,
should
one hour for breakfast, one or two hours to
another
depending on the traffic, one hour lunch break
commute
4 to 5 hours a day or 35 hours a week to be exact,
That’s
you can use to be more successful or more
that
at home. And let’s be honest, “Does anyone
adventurous
have 40 hours a week from home?”
really
let’s presume you catch Netflix series for two hours
Instead,
night. You have now 14 hours a week, plus the 35 hours
a
saved from not going to school/work. With this being
you’ve
you have 35 hours of free time per week, which you
said;
use to do something that makes you proud. In the next
can
weeks, you have 140 hours at minimum pace.
4
don’t have a reason for “I don’t have time” to do it.
You
it’s time!
NOW
could make money, eventually put the time into a
You
of passion about which you meant it, or just get
project
ducks in a line. Here are my favourite ideas I would like
your
people do during the self-quarantine period:
to
your financial ducks in a row— your financial advisor
Get
probably make calls instead of meeting people in
would
office. Or you can call them to ask how to leverage
their
tax returns, student loans, house bills and other
your
bills.
financial
take the time to go through your wardrobe,
Declutter—
or any storage that you have. Figure what you can
shed
or not, at Etsy.com or Facebook Marketplace. You may
sell,
able to make some extra money that way.
be
a budget in case of emergency— you will never
Build
HOW TO BE
PRODUCTIVE
during Quarantine
by April Mae M. Labrador
WHAT CAN YOU ACCOMPLISH?
1.Take care of your financial health during self-quarantine
free time to try something new!
know what is going to happen.
caught in/around the office.
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talk to your family and catch up with old
Communication—
Everyone has an extra time right now; make a call
friends.
FaceTime, IG, and Whatsapp.
through
and Advocate – do some act of kindness that
Counselling
help you and others’ mental health. Some ideas may
will
donate PPEs to hospitals, donate some soap and
include:
to people who weren’t able to get to the store on time
food
couldn’t afford to stock basic shelters.
or
Challenge— When is the time to challenge
Minimalism
better than where you’re stuck at home? Now is the
yourself
to challenge yourself and put a list of priorities.
time
– yes, you should do it at home. Watch
Workout/Exercise
on YouTube. Look up on other activities such as body
yoga
lifting, Zumba, and do something fun.
weight
– I know it’s a weird thing. However, study shows
Journaling
being imaginative, it helps to release some thoughts
“by
energy.” With that being said, it helps keep the brain in
and
shape; not only improves memory and critical thinking,
top
also increases the ability of working memory capacity
it
may reflect improved cognitive processing. Boost
which
mood.
and Play – singing karaoke, create something in a
Sing
way of fun and improves your vocal cord muscle
different
diaphragm for lung expansion. Pick-up an instrument,
and
for at least one to two hours a day, and limit
Read
to binge watching movies. See this reading
yourself
apps and pdf for suggestions— Goodreads,
material
HomeLibrary, Saunders NCLEX-RN and PNLE
AnyBooks,
apps.
Review
a new skill like drawing, painting, baking and
Learn
cooking.
Training Games like Monopoly, Scrabbles, Math and
Brain
Puzzles.
a FREE COURSE via online— there are a million
Take
online courses out there. Take a short lesson and
training
a self-examination test. See these free online
practice
for suggestions: studystack.com,
courses
nclex.com and quizlet.com.
testprepreview.com,
improvement project – you have time now, at last!
Home
all have one million ideas and projects to inspire you to
We
crafting and creative.
get
is the time to take a family photo shoot and add it to
Now
picture wall frame.
the
– a perfect way to take care of yourself. Taking
Pampering
time to relax each day can have measurable effects
some
your health. Here’s the easiest and cheapest way to
on
yourself: set up your home spa (not necessarily an
indulge
spa) — have a cup of tea, watch your favourite show
actual
peace, make a new recipe for facial mask, set the mood
in
relaxing music and take an hour nap. Practice your
with
techniques regularly, and with a one-time
pampering
in equipment and materials, you’ll soon have
investment
A TAKEAWAY: You no longer have the excuse that
HERE’S
“do not have time” to do so. This is the time for you.
you
if your school or work from home, you will have lunch
Even
all of a sudden and no commutes. You’re
breaks/snacks
to be two steps away from a new hobby, revenue
going
or simply relax. I’d venture that we are going to see
stream
incredible things come from self. What will you
some
accomplish?
HOW TO BE
PRODUCTIVE
during Quarantine
2. Take care of your physical and mental health during
self-quarantine
4. Other ideas for things to do during self-quarantine
your own salon quality nails and facial spa.
play a guitar or practice playing piano.
3. Expand your mind during self-quarantine
Make the
MOST
of your time.
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you one of the students who find your professor's
Are
so soothing it almost sounded like a lullaby, luring
voice
into deep slumber right in the middle of a class
you
discussion?
Friday or Saturday your most favored day of the week?
Is
wonder why.
I
you ever wished your classes were over even before
Have
started, or to seal the week even if it is just a
they
you one of the lost souls hovering above the
Are
the Caribbean, or somewhere over the Pacific
Himalayas,
one of your classmates is reporting in front of the
while
class?
you answered yes to any or all of the questions, you are
If
alone. not
light of the COVID-19 pandemic and given our current
In
following the execution of enhanced
predicament
quarantine, satisfying our appetite to impel us
community
study has never been as challenging. Conjuring up
to
while we are on campus is already difficult
motivation
And now, adding to the mix is the reality that we
enough.
indefinitely confined in our houses, leaving us in a
are
with no preexisting grasp of how to keep up with
pickle
of us might be navigating from the comforts of our
Some
home and are constantly subjected to the
childhood
distractions that of family, pets, and the tranquility
loving
our neighborhood. Some of us opted to spend the rest
of
the quarantine period in the city, savoring the solitude
of
trying to stay sane at the same time, because home
while
just too far from where we stay. Regardless of where
is
are at this precise moment, it is almost a certainty
we
most of us are still in a tussle from the overload of
that
brought about by these unfamiliar circumstances.
change
a student, you need to keep in mind that regular
As
are bound to resume and this is a decisive phase
classes
are ten (10) tips you can shadow so you can still ace
Here
while in quarantine:
classes
an outline of what needs to be done each day is a
Creating
way to increase productivity and to achieve desired
proven
You may start by designing a study plan to eliminate
goals.
confusion in terms of priority and schedule. List down
any
according to urgency and set a target time and date
tasks
completion. Then, transfer exam dates, activities, quizzes,
of
group project deadlines, etc. into a monthly
assignments,
and create a checklist so you keep track of your
calendar
including what you have accomplished so
progress
Having a concrete and clear set of objectives will give
far.
a head start and lessen the chance that you will forget a
you
task.
specific
and professors alike are used to writing important
Students
on random slips of paper which are often lost in heaps
notes
other unimportant memos. Avoid the confusion of looking
of
lost items by organizing your learning materials using
for
dividers, paper clips, or even recycled boxes.If you
binders,
the type of student who keeps online presentations and
are
pertinent documents on your laptop or computer, you
other
start sorting them out and collating them in folders so
may
can easily spot specific files should you need them. Not
you
will organizing save your precious time, but it will also
only
HOW TO:
KEEP UP WITH YOUR CLASSES
while in quarantine
B Y N I K K A D A N I C E B .
N A G A
Number 1: Start with a plan
Monday?
Number 2: Organize your materials
our classes for an ambiguous amount of time.
help boost your creativity and increase your flexibility.
"Regardless of where we
are at this precise moment, it is
almost a certainty that most of
us are still in a tussle from the
overload of change brought
about by these unfamiliar
circumstances."
for you to not be caught up when classes start again.
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distancing and limited access to the outside world
Social
do much when it comes to veering us off from all
don't
the universe has to offer. To rid yourself of
distractions
that might impede your progress, you may start by
things
up a workspace on the most distraction-free spot
setting
can find. Listening to ambient or light music to drown
you
noises will also help keep you focused and
out
Of course, it is a must to put your phone in
undistracted.
mode and I need not explain why. Eliminate all
silent
distractions and start feeding your focus.
possible
a better way to reinforce the concepts you have
What's
than by putting them into practice? Studies
learned
that practice testing is one of the most effective
suggest
techniques there is, but the availability of resources
study
work on is a point of concern following the suspension
to
both regular and online classes. Luckily, the internet is
of
infinite source of exercise and even time-constraint
an
You may begin answering online materials to
activities.
your test anxiety and help you feel more relaxed
ease
actual examination day.
come
people thrive better under a great amount of
Some
and stress. After all, there is nothing like a
pressure
to get you moving on an assignment. But it
deadline
work that way for everybody. In reality, no one
doesn't
to wait until crunch time to get down to business,
wants
it still happens anyway. If you want to do away with
but
chance of procrastination, you need to start early and
any
have to keep going. You may take advantage of your
you
time while in quarantine to begin accomplishing any
free
tasks, projects, or activities days or weeks before
pending
Doing so will let you circumvent unnecessary
submission.
from looming deadlines and cutoff dates.
pressure
you know that a 15-second micro-break taken every 10
Did
reduces fatigue by 50%? Or that taking regular breaks
minutes
help you stay physically, mentally and emotionally healthy
will
will considerably improve your productivity? While
which
is paramount when studying, it won't hurt to take
concentration
breaks in between each task. You may pause for a
short
to stretch, walk, or grab some snacks. You can also
moment
sit and let your mind do the wandering. Use this idle time
just
reevaluate your work and see if you are hitting objectives
to
the day. Don't forget to take a breather and be gentler to
for
a time of social distancing and isolation, it is imperative that
In
maintain an open line of communication with your friends
you
loved ones to keep you sane and motivated. However, the
and
of enhanced community quarantine poses
introduction
especially if you find it hard to study on your
difficulties
One logical solution would be to organize online
own.
Number 5: Complete tasks in advance
Number 6: Take short breaks
Number 3: Keep distractions to a
minimum
yourself!
Number 7: Talk to your family and friends
Number 4: Practice
discussions and review sessions so you can share ideas, notes,
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updates with your friends and classmates. Take advantage
and
all the resources available to you so you can reach out to
of
friends and all together come through this period with
your
colors.
flying
existing knowledge concerning COVID-19 suggests that
Our
who are part of the immunocompromised population are
those
higher risk for developing severe illnesses. Fortifying the
at
system should be everyone's top priority and what
immune
way to do that than with regular exercise coupled with
better
healthy diet. Also, studies show that exercising helps
a
brain development by increasing oxygen levels and
promote
activities. Likewise, eating healthy and nutritious
neuronal
helps supply the brain with much-needed nutrients so it
foods
function to its optimal level. Give your brain a kick start by
can
physically active and adding nutrient-rich foods to your
staying
diet.
everyday
very well know the struggles of coming in for class after
You
of sleepless nights from staying up late and studying until
days
ungodly hours. Perhaps you have already grown
the
to being sleep-deprived you can already go for
accustomed
on end without much sleep. Remember that getting an
days
amount of sleep for at least 7-9 hours each day is
adequate
very essential in maintaining a healthy mind and a healthy
still
It will also boost your memory and retention so you can
body.
at your peak performance. Go give yourself the rest you
study
deserve.
a routine is very important. Repetition of tasks will
Establishing
you more efficient which means more effective retention
make
a higher level of cognition. Turn your study routine into
and
now and witness how it improves your productivity to
practice
is understandable if you're still having a hard time
It
to the current situation. It is perfectly okay to
adapting
disoriented at times. No one saw all of these coming
feel
rather than blaming yourself for being unable to
and
HOW TO:
KEEP UP WITH
YOUR CLASSES
while in quarantine
Number 8: Exercise and eat healthy
1. Start with a plan
2. Organize your materials
3. Keep distractions to a minimum
4. Practice
5. Complete tasks in advance
6. Take short breaks
7. Talk to your family and friends
8. Exercise and eat healthy
9. Get enough rest and sleep
10. Repeat
Number 9: Get enough rest and sleep
prepare beforehand, you just have to keep going.
Number 10: Repeat
heights you never thought you're capable of reaching!
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into ‘house arrest’ and it looks like boredom
Days
taken its toll on everyone. One can tell by the
has
chops of Instagram and by the tagging
bingo
on Facebook and Twitter—St. Luke’s
games
of Nursing even released its own version
College
Bingo on Instagram. Staying at home though,
of
not have to be a total ho-hum. In avoiding
does
one can never go wrong with a Korean
this,
maybe two—or maybe more.There are
Drama—or
lot of K-Dramas around and here are our picks
a
Rebel. Unlike other K-Dramas, this series has
The
topped charts as it did not make much waves
not
its release in 2017. Probably because it
during
from the typical ones that center on
eschews
pushing it to the backseat only as a
romance,
sub-plot.
Rebel makes it to the list with it being
The
for the current national situation. It
befitting
how paramount it is to educate people
shows
are oblivious of the world outside theirs.
who
it shows what can transpire if people
Better,
together and stand up for what is right.
come
is also hard to miss how this K-Drama stays
It
to its setting by keeping the authenticity
true
the music of the Joseon era, with only a few
of
of modernism. This series has quite the
dashes
with 30 episodes, however it does not
length
dragged and yes, it gives you the feels
feel
Ship. As students in the medical
Hospital
Hospital Ship is sure to showcase the fun
field,
of this path. Not to spoil, but it has a lot
face
surgical procedures and various medical
of
In this drama, the ship stays
cases.
afloat with all the medical
fantastically
being in sync, handling everything
personnel
The ship however has to be rocked in
well.
to get somewhere. Here, the dark side of
order
medical field is illuminated—business, ego
the
hierarchy against life, the field’s true
and
Even with the medical hustles
interest.
and the main character’s icy
everywhere
Hospital Ship still serves the right
façade,
of lovey-dovey and chumminess. The
amount
is quite lengthy so get on with it!
drama
Fairy Kim Bok Joo. This drama
Weightlifting
topped charts and almost every K-Drama
has
has probably watched it. This drama is
fan
light and is a romance-filled cliché.
pretty
put, what draws one in to this drama, is
Simply
finally, there is a female protagonist with
that
predicaments like weight and selfconsciousness.
relatable
She was depicted as a strong
with the accurate sensitivities of a
woman
in love. As women’s month approaches
woman
dusk, let Kim Bok Joo grace your screens
its
some real feminism.
with
Kuarantine:
T h e K i n K - D r a m a
B y M a r i e D e b o r a h K a y C h a k a s
until the end.
to get your Kuarantine started.
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Doctor. The title itself initially suggests
Romantic
love story; even the first episode strongly gives
a
that romance air. But as the series
out
one would easily spot the reasons
crescendos,
it is on this list. This series draws a lot of
why
to the Philippine healthcare scenario.
likening
and time again, it stresses how the upper
Time
are given more attention and priority over
class
who live with only so much. Realities like
those
that you are better than your colleagues
proving
precedence over saving a patient’s life are
takes
shown. Before getting out of quarantine this
also
let Master Kim and his mentees reignite the
April,
inside of us to be the best healthcare
fire
to revolutionize and better the
professionals
system of the Philippines.
healthcare
for My Way. This series achieved peakratings
Fight
not only in South Korea with the chemistry
the leads being the prime reason. K-Drama
of
have gushed over clips of ‘kilig’ and cute
fans
which are all over social media. However,
scenes
reason why lots of people are engrossed
another
this drama is because of how refreshingly
towards
it is. This series does not give you an
relatable
chaebol heir or a crown prince to marry,
instant
it paints the humps and bumps of
instead
millennials trying to get by and achieve
average
goals with ambition as a ladder.
their
inspires the struggling youth by showing
FFMY
reality is like. Without money and
what
chances are not so good. Not
connections,
has it right away on the first dive—there
everyone
actual people who go through routes and
are
of failure. However, it also shows that with
cycles
are the days when K-Drama was all about
Gone
giddy feels. K-Dramas are now starting to
the
the “kilig” vibes with revolutionary
couple
not to urge a coup but to inspire
thoughts,
to yearn for change and betterment.
viewers
better time to have this than now—a time
What
rowdy circuses are upfront with leaders
wherein
all about bravados.
being
Kuarantine:
T h e K i n K - D r a m a
B y M a r i e D e b o r a h K a y C h a k a s
grit, D-day will eventually suit through.
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Healing
19 has caused the death of hundreds of
COVID
worldwide and ruined the global
thousands
It has made people’s lives harder,
economy.
and financially. The pandemic has a
mentally
disadvantage over us, but some benefits
huge
out from it, benefits to our planet that
came
2020, carbon emissions have reduced
Starting
25% in China and coal use dropped by
by
According to the country’s Ministry of
40%.
and Environment, the amount of clean
Ecology
has risen to 11.4% across 337 cities in China
air
to the same time last year. Pollution
compared
New York has reduced by 50% compared to
in
year. Satellites have shown a decrease or
last
in nitrogen dioxide over northern Italy. It’s
fade
the strict rules on travel and lockdown
evident
caused these numbers, especially with
have
reduction in traffic and industrial activity.
the
Philippines has also experienced some
The
in the local environment. A post with
change
of the Sierra Madre mountain range
pictures
viral, part of the mountain can be seen
went
rather than as a ‘shadow’ form through
clearly
haze. The more detailed view is caused by
the
reduction of the smog over the city formed
the
air pollution. The Manila Bay, which is usually
by
and polluted, starts to clear up in
brackish
areas. An environmentalist explains that
some
is due to decrease of pollutants discharged
it
inbound ships and factories.
from
by Maryam Ismael
Ahmed Imadudeen
Planet
Is the deadly virus healing the planet?
The pandemic has a huge
disadvantage over us, but
some benefits came out
from it, benefits to our
planet that can have some
positive effects on us.
can have some positive effects on us.
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KEEP IT
now, we are being challenged by the COVID-19
Right
which is already affecting some areas of our
pandemic
But how can we come out victorious over every
lives.
as we try to acclimate ourselves to the "new
challenge
Some of the difficulties we face right now
normal”?
lack of finances, loneliness from staying far from
include
or friends, unproductiveness and more. It may
family
that the struggles we are facing right now are far
seem
ending, sometimes discouraging and may have
from
penetrated various areas in our lives. Here are
already
tips you may follow to get through these difficult
some
times:
face the challenge. We can’t win the
First,
if we don’t show up, right? It is already
game
or it is about to come. One way or
there
there will be a different situation in
another,
future, but there will still be a challenge,
the
sadly, we are the same. So might as well
and
and level-up your challenge-taking
boost-up,
by facing this one.
skills
trust your capabilities. The
Second,
may dictate the boundaries of the
situations
and sometimes we feel uncertain
challenge,
our strengths, talents, and resources,
about
we tend to overthink already that we
which
know what to do. And concentrate on
don’t
you have, rather than the things you don't
what
Everything you have right there, IT WILL
have.
appropriate and legal). Take a chance,
morally
give it a shot.
and
third, ask for help. Help can come in
And
ways and forms. Often there are
different
or services that might be in short
supplies
but we need them to accomplish a task
supply,
get-by.. then inquire. Or sometimes, we
or
someone to give us a little push or words
need
encouragement because we don’t know
of
to start, or we are slowing down… then
how
Or sometimes, we need someone to be
ask.
because we are tired physically and
with
maybe a friend to have a laugh
emotionally,
a classmate to eat dinner with, or a
with,
of us may think that these are hard to
Some
or it is not their nature to do such.
do,
B y M a r l o u i e D L . F i g u e r a s
BY MARLOUIE FIGUERRAS
Focus on
what you
have, rather
than the
things you
don't have.
family to watch a movie/series with… then ask.
WORK or MAKE IT WORK (as long as it is
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good news is, there is one element that
The
allow us to do these three; and another
can
news, we can acquire it. If we don’t have
good
it will make us turn our back from
this,
frightfully challenging. Without this,
something
will be mistrust in our limited and current
there
and capacities. More so, there will be
abilities
of thinking what other people might
anxiety
when we ask for help. This element that we
say
is called COURAGE.
need
again, some of us may think that being
And
is internal or from a person’s
courageous
inner virtue, in which not all people
natural
But these are all LIES! Often times, lies
have.
the truth in our lives if we keep letting
become
inside our head and allows us to be
them
But what is the real TRUTH? The
consumed.
is God wants us to be courageous. In
truth
He DID NOT suggest, order, nor simply
fact,
just to be another option, but rather
provided
the book of Joshua, the said character also
In
a challenging situation, to lead the
faced
to the promise land (btw, with no
Israelites
and other things that can just creep in
GPS),
head that makes him want to give up. Then
his
chapter 1 verse 9 (NLT version) God said to
in
is my command: be strong and
“This
courageous!”
allowed challenging situations in our lives
God
happen, not because he wants us to be
to
and back down, but for us to execute
afraid
develop His command, and that is to be
and
Imagine with me, you are one of
courageous.
players in a sports tournament, basketball
the
example. Now you are standing face to
for
with the opponent: taller, faster, and
face
skillful. What is your initial reaction?
more
some of us are worried to loss by a
Maybe
margin, or to get hurt physically, yes
wide
is the feeling of fear, but God sent these
there
so that your FEAR, may turn into
opponents
FAITH.
emphasize, let’s continue with the said
To
God said “Do not be afraid or
verse,
For the Lord your God is with
discouraged.
wherever you go.” We are only able to
you
the fear in our heads, once we realize
dismiss
God’s presence is everywhere, even in the
that
of our situations. Now, who will be
toughest
once they are with the most powerful of
afraid
Take up that Courage my friend, and keep
all?
Faith. the
IT
B y M a r l o u i e D L . F i g u e r a s
KEEP
him :
it is a COMMAND.
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that nonessential businesses, including gyms and
Now
centers, are closed and exposure to the
recreation
is restricted to stop the spread of the
public
Disease (COVID-19), we’re not engaged
Coronavirus
as much physical activity as before. Nonetheless,
in
fall off your health and fitness kick or hesitate to
don’t
on putting a routine together, get things done
Focus
and stay active!!
daily
this workout three or four times a week.
Complete
with the first superset, perform 8 to 15 reps of
Starting
exercise without resting between moves.
each
everyone has different body muscle
Remember,
Rest for 60 seconds or less, then go on the
strength.
superset and repeat the same pattern. Return
second
start and complete as many rounds as you can in
to
to 60 minutes.
30
FITNESS DURING QUARANTINE,
POSSIBLE?
by April Mae M. Labrador
initiate a new routine on fitness.
Note: It is necessary to have a plan while working
from home or going without work or school for
several weeks so that you don’t end up feeling
depressed, unproductive, and mentally or
physically exhausted.
Here are some of my daily exercises:
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Iba"
T U L A N G N I L I K H A N I J L O R E N A
"Narses,
gitna ng laban, sa ano mang panahon
Sa
nandyan, lumalaban at hinahamon
Ika’y
man, epidemya o bagyo
Sakit
inuurungan, dinadayo kahit malayo
Walang
dahil ika’y pinanday ng panahon
Marahil
ang puso, damdamin ay inalon
Pinatatag
emosyon, talino at galing ay hinamon
Ng
mga pagsubok, kay hirap na yaon
Ng
kahit hindi kapamilya
Inaalagaan
lang ang hirap, isang tunay na biyaya
Maibsan
man sa pakikibaka sa buhay
Nahihirapan
lang, tanggal ang pasakit
Ngingiti
pinagpala ka sa iyong debosyon
Nars,
katumbas ano mang propesyon
Walang
ng doktor, sa hirap at ginhawa
Katuwang
lang ang pasyente at
Mapagaling
ang hiling ng karamihan
Marahil
ka pa at pamarisan
Pagpalain
pagi-imbot sa mga bagay na materyal
Walang
lang sa kapwa ang syang pinaiiral
Makatulong
naming Narses, kayo’y aming inspirasyon
Mahal
buhay na magulo’t walang direksyon
Sa
lang, dasal ang pag-asa
Kapit
ang loob, tiwala sa isat’ isa
Tibayan
na walang humpay
hindi makahawa
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from the lessons
Mayzelle Riz A. Vejano
by
is no good news to anyone. It has affected many
COVID-19
all around the world, some died while some
people
but a lot of them are still fighting. For those
recovered,
us who are safe, I think it’s just right that we do
of
part in this battle, not just for ourselves but also
our
those people out there who are fighting against
for
What’s our part in this? Stay home, stay
COVID-19.
and while we do so, maybe we can
quarantined,
the time to reflect on our actions and learn
use
this unfortunate situation is telling us.
what
me, here are some of the things I got to
For
about during the home quarantine.
think
sad reality that we’ve seen the past days is that a single lie can put many
The
in danger, and even kill some. During this outbreak, let’s be honest with
lives
and stay quarantined if we feel sick. If you have the symptoms of
ourselves
COVID-19, be honest enough with the people around you and seek
the
medical care. Most importantly, be honest with the medical
immediate
Lives are at stake here, let’s not let a single lie turn
professionals.
a huge threat to others. During a time like this, honesty is
into
Let’s care for ourselves and the people around us by
care.
PANDEMIC
Honesty is still the best policy.
being truthful.
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all had our own opinions when news broke out that we had to stay at home because of
We
in the country. There were plans cancelled, works left unfinished, and learnings
COVID-19
We had to make a sacrifice of our own, which definitely didn’t feel good. When
compromised.
started, a lot of people would talk about everything they could’ve done if this didn’t
everything
travel plans, celebrations with friends and family, dates with their loved ones, etc.
happen:
things started to get more and more serious, I think we all had this realization: we’d
When
sacrifice those plans than sacrifice our own and others’ health and safety. What good
rather
it do if we meet the person we want to see the most if we’re actually risking a
would
of a disease to them? These kinds of thoughts make me realize that sacrifices are
transmission
always unpleasant, especially not if it’s an individual sacrifice like this for the good of the
not
including ourselves. Most of all, would it still feel like such a sacrifice when you know it
many,
save many lives?
can
known that rules are made for the greater good, but we still seem to
We’ve
following some when it doesn’t directly affect us and sometimes, even
struggle
it does. Here’s a sentiment that might just convince you if you still
when
to follow the rules even during this outbreak: you can be a hero to
struggle
just by being disciplined. Forget the grandiose acts for now, just
someone
your hands often, stay at home as you’re told and more so if you’re sick,
wash
your coughs and sneezes and you can be a hero to another person, and
cover
to hundreds of people.
even
how certain life lessons were learned the hard way as we grew up? For
Remember
it took the hard way as well to realize the importance of such a simple act:
some,
It had to be a serious outbreak that makes us put handwashing
handwashing.
part of our daily routine when it should have been there since day one.
as
thing is, with or without this virus as a threat to our lives, proper
The
should be followed every single day. It should be a rule.
handwashing
so will prevent the spread of germs not just in our body but
Doing
to other people that we come in contact with. Stopping
also
Sacrifices are not always unpleasant.
Rules are made to be followed.
Outbreak or not, we should wash our hands.
the spread of diseases is literally in our hands.
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Therese A. Sandi
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Mike Daniel F. Tai, RN
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