Pandemic Ka Lang, I am Filipino

Filipino's Resiliency was being challenged repeatedly by disasters over the years. Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, Typhoons, and now the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. These disasters managed to leave scars on us, especially the Covid-19.

This pandemic reaped the lives of many people, causing the government to impose a nationwide lockdown, and businesses were forced to stop their operations. It caused people to lose their job and suffered from hunger and poverty. The black fog thickened as all of these happening, but we, the youths, must not be blinded by this fog.

Aside from studying at home, we can help humanity to survive during this unwanted time. As we are living in a modern era, we can use social media to raise the awareness of the masses on Covid-19. We must not only advocate them but also practice the rules on how to prevent the further outbreak of this pandemic. These protocols are the following: stay at home, use a mask when we go outside, wash our hands, observe social distancing as well as avoid touching our eyes, nose, and mouth. Moreover, by doing those so, we can help the front liners to reduce their loads.

Disasters will always come and go, hitting us by chance. However, we must not become a pessimistic person. We must find happiness and hope behind these unfortunate accidents. After all, there is no advantage if we think that bad things will happen to us at any moment.

Covid-19 gave us a chance to showcase how resilient we are. And the outbreak of the virus, as well as the previous typhoons that our countrymen endured, managed to awaken the sleeping "Bayanihan" spirit within us. We initiated to help those people in need, regardless of their class, religion, and location. After all, even a small help matters. We become their speakers as their voices were not loud enough. And we give them hope to survive; for me, that is a massive help for those who genuinely need it. Despite being wounded by a pandemic and different disasters, we still stand, fight, and support those who truly need help—all of these unified us, suggesting that the blood of Filipinos are still flowing in our bodies.

Reference:

https://www.labmanager.com/lab-health-and-safety/covid-19-a-history-of-coronavirus-22021