It’s Still Out There

Hello July! we’re halfway through 2020 and the virus is still out there. I’ve lost count of how many days our country is in quarantine but all I know is that we are still in community quarantine, may it be ECQ, GCQ or MGCQ. Nobody knows for sure when all of this will be over so it’s better to be safe than sorry. I don’t think things will normalize soon because if we look at the history of every pandemic, it could last a year or two, or worse, for many years. While the rest of the world is slowly getting back on their feet, our country is far from flattening the curve, despite all the efforts of the government. 

Fear is still in the air, that is why I cannot even imagine how some people don’t see how serious the situation is. Why can they afford to attend social gatherings or not wear a mask properly? While there are citizens who strictly follow government directives, there are some who still choose to take the risks. The Philippines have the longest quarantine to date, but is it all worth it? Our Covid cases are still going up and we don’t know for sure how high it is going to be? I guess let’s just wait and see.

So how do I keep up during quarantine? I know most people are still struggling with a lot of stress, both financially and psychologically. I’m just thankful that I survived the most critical period of quarantine that was back in March, when Covid-19 is just getting started in the country. My online business was paralized for two months because of ECQ, thank God online commerce resumed in May. Patience is a virtue, because in times like these, giving up is not an option. We cannot rely on the government alone. It’s survival of the fittest, so to speak. 

I don’t think things are going back to the way it was. A lot of things have changed and it’s possible that we might live with the virus for a long time. I’m okay with change as long as it’s for the better, no matter how inconvenient it is for some. Washing hands is not new to me anyway or disinfecting things since I’m a little bit of a germophobe already. Being an introvert, I also don’t mind social distancing even wearing a mask especially if I don’t feel like putting on makeup. Nobody wanted the virus, but it’s here now and there’s no other way but to deal with it.


There are things that we cannot control so it’s better to keep an open mind and stay informed. Let’s just hope that the situation will not worsen, but in case it does, we must arm ourselves against the unseen enemy. 

Hold on Hope

Hello April, my birthday month! March has been pretty rough so far with all that’s happening in the world, but looking at the bright side of life, nothing lasts forever...this too shall pass. This whole coronavirus pandemic will come to an end as long as everyone is doing his/her part by being cooperative. I know we all have our sentiments towards the government but I think that so far they are doing their very best to at least slow down the spread of the virus. Some people say that our numbers are still going up despite all the efforts but this is no surprise because as more testing kits become available it will only make sense. 

According to some scientists that the pandemic is far from over in Asia and that there is a possibility that the month-long quarantine might be extended. I really do not have any problems with extended ECQ (enhanced community quarantine) if it’s geared towards everyone’s safety. I just hope that those who are in dire need of help will benefit more so that they will not feel that this whole situation is a burden. I’m glad that more private citizens are starting to reach out to the needy in their own ways, kudos to you guys! I would also like to commend all the frontliners out there who are tirelessly serving our countrymen even risking their own lives, you guys are our heroes. Let us also not forget our fallen healthcare workers, soldiers and everyone who lost their lives to fight the unseen enemy. This battle is far from over, but we will not let the enemy defeat us.

Stay safe, stay home. Let’s continue to pray because God exists, those who survived and were cleared from the virus is proof that there is hope. Nobody knows when this will end but one thing is for sure, this will change how we look at the world and how we value life, a precious gift from God.  So let’s make every second count. 

The Unseen Enemy

When I was a kid, my parents use to tell me horror stories of how they survived the war. I could not imagine how it’s like to run away from a place and never come back, not have food and water and worse of all, the thought that tomorrow may never come. I guess what I’m trying to say is, that I have all the reasons to be grateful that I did not get to see the real face of war. 

What the world is facing right now is a different kind of war, and the enemy is unseen. When Covid-19 hit progressive countries really hard, it got me worried for myself, my family and my country. Never in my life have I experienced this kind of  fear because the moment I stepped out of our home, I am subjecting myself to the unseen danger. I have never felt a country enveloped in fear this much. It’s a ghost town out here, health workers have to wear safety suits to protect themselves from this infectious disease which I thought only happens in movies but all of it now is so real and surreal at the same time. 

As of this writing, the Philippines is already under a state of calamity because the number of confirmed cases and deaths are still rising although there are persons under investigation who have also recovered. You see, it’s not always bad news, there is hope no matter how difficult the situation is. Let’s just look at the bright side of life, maybe God would like us to take a break, to pause from our daily lives and take time to reflect on what is happening around us. It’s HIS way of telling us that if this whole virus thing will not happen, we will not stop from completely destroying our planet. It’s a WAKE UP CALL…maybe it’s time for mother earth to heal, she was abused, beaten and badly wounded, she needs to recover. We have nowhere else to go, there is no planet B, or any other planet that’s habitable. 


Let’s continue praying that this will all be over soon. Let’s stay informed and keep an open mind. Let’s continue looking out for each other and be optimistic about the situation. If other countries are able to recover from this virus, so can we. I believe in the Filipino spirit, WE WILL RISE AGAIN.

Spread love and compassion, not the virus. Keep safe everyone. We can do this!