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Opinion: The Hostage Situation is a Worker's Frustration

3/20/2020 07:45:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments



Photo Credit: Joshua Sales
We live in a country where someone has to commit a crime to be heard by the government.
On March 2, 2020, a hostage situation occurred in the Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan. The hostage-taker, a former security guard of the establishment named Alchie Paray, took hold of roughly 30 hostages. At first glance, this may seem like a terrorist incident where the taker asks for compensation in exchange for the hostages. But looking at the story in-depth will show that this is not a terrorist issue, but rather, a workers' rights issue. 
The hostage incident lasted for 9 hours with the police negotiating with Paray to release the hostages. An amount of 1 million pesos was even offered as hush money by the agency who hired him, but Paray refused, insisting that he talk to his fellow guards, that the company fire his bosses, and let his message be heard.
After the negotiations, he finally released the hostages and a 20-minute press conference was held where Paray was free to explain his side. At the conference, he told the media about the corruption that he had witnessed during his work. His bosses were bribed with ₱5,000 by a tenant to have him “reassigned” after he refused entry to the tenant because of a “no ID, no entry” policy before the mall opened. But he later explained that this “reassignment” of duty was just a way to forcefully make him quit his job and thus resulting in him committing the unlawful act.
He also said that the incident he caused is a warning and reminder for all businesses that workers are also important and bosses should not be looking down on people who work for them.
Just as what we have heard from Paray himself, it becomes apparent that there is gross mishandling of workers' rights in our country. 
Paray's case was a result of abuse of authority and corruption. There are a lot of people who experience this but are too afraid to voice out their dissatisfactions because they risk losing their income sources, or sometimes, their lives. 
The Philippines is listed among the worst countries for workers according to the 2019 Global Rights Index of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). They have a rating system from 1 to 5, with 1 being the best and 5 being the worst.Our country was given a rating of 5 , which is described: “While the legislation may spell out certain rights, workers have effectively no access to these rights and are therefore exposed to autocratic regimes and unfair labor practice.”
The minimum wage ranges from P8,717.94 to P14,731.10 per month depending on which area or region the worker is employed. This value is far from the P42,000/month that the National Economic and Development Authority has computed for a family of five to live comfortably. People who earn the minimum wage income are only considered surviving, not living.
As if the above fact is not enough to prove how our workers are maltreated by our current system, there is also no way for them to express their thoughts on any of these issues.Workers like Paray have the right to join certain organizations like labor unions to negotiate for more favorable working conditions and other benefits through collective bargaining. The problem is that in the Philippines, labor union members are killed. According to the 2019 Global Rights Index, “shrinking democratic space was witnessed” in the Philippines as freedom for speech and assembly are “denied or constrained”. 
There were 14 people—mostly farmers—who were killed by police and military forces in Canlaon City and towns of Manjuyod and Sta. Catalina in Negros Oriental on the March of 2018. The authorities stated that the people who were killed “fought back” but the families of the slain said that they were only elderly people and they could not afford to buy any weapons. 
The following was stated in the index as well: “Workers and trade unionists in the Philippines faced violent attacks and intimidation. Protests were brutally repressed by police forces in an attempt by government forces to suppress political dissent."
Labor unions are the voice of the workers, and if the right to participate in them is taken away, events such as the San Juan hostage incident might happen again. 
The government should not stop labor unions from protesting because this is how workers let the government know about their problems. Their complaints can be used by the government to identify what problems need to be resolved in their work environment. 
What Paray did wasn’t right, but the message he was trying to send is something that needs to be addressed. This hostage incident has opened the eyes of every Filipino to how bad the situation of workers are in the Philippines but the cost of this is the well-being of the people he hostaged and also the future of him and his family . If only the government doesn’t suppress people in labor unions and listens to their pleas instead, then Paray could have joined one and delivered his message without harming others
This is only one example of a mistreated worker. Surely, there are many more workers like him in the Philippines who experience unfair treatment. The current system makes  no room for change and the workers feel hopeless and because of that, they are forced to resort to crime.The government must address these issues to lessen the probability of another Alchie Paray incident happening again. //by Simon Delfinado
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Feature: Going multilingual!

3/20/2020 07:40:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

HANBOK. Dani and Robert in Asian Cultural Fest, a culminating event held by the Department of Linguistics where anyone can join. Photo Credits: Dani Valeza.
“Halo”
“你好”
“こんにちは”
“안녕하세요”
“สวัสดี”
Want to understand other Asian languages but don’t know how? Ever wonder where to learn another language in a classroom setting with instructional materials despite the cheap fee? Well, this feature will answer your question!
In Palma Hall, UP Diliman, the Department of Linguistics offers extramural classes for those who want to learn Asian languages such as Bahasa, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. It is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Excellence in Foreign Languages.
The classes are open for all even if you’re not a UP student. An Extramural Computerized Registration System (ExCRS) account is needed to be able to enroll in any of the classes. The said account can be created at the Department during their business hours.
Once activated, you can now browse at their website and enroll. Enrollments are on a “first-come, first-serve” basis, so when the day comes, make sure to wake up early and log-in to your account immediately! 
There are 3 cycles or terms annually, meaning you have 3 chances to enroll in your desired class every year! Usually, cycles 1,2, and 3 start every January, May, and September respectively.
Classes, lasting up to 2 months, maybe held every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday depending on your chosen class. Each class per cycle costs P 3,500.
One class is equal to one module or level. The number of modules or levels depend on the language. Based on their website, their Bahasa, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai language have 4, 6, 10, 8, and 2 levels respectively. Each module or level has its own focus and difficulty.
Robert Ambat, a Grade 11 student from the Business and Entrepreneurship (BE) Track, started to study Japanese since he was in Grade 8. He’s still studying and currently taking Japanese 7. According to him, it is fun and worth it since it covers listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Even though he’s learning a lot in the classes, he said that it heavily depends on the module given; which he thinks restricts them from learning more.
“Yung pag-attend ng class ay crucial part ng language learning pero hindi magiging fruitful kung aasa ka lang sa class. Para makita yung improvement, kailangan talaga nag-eeffort din tayo na gawing parte ng everyday life natin yung foreign language na inaaral natin,” he added.
Dani Valeza, also a Grade 11-BE student, is currently taking Korean 2. She started taking classes during the 3rd cycle of 2019. She said that it is fun yet challenging since the difficulty increases per level.
When she’s asked if the classes helped her in her goal to learn Korean, she answered, “Yes kasi medyo may naiintindihan na ako kapag nanunuod ako ng mga Korean shows. Hindi man lahat pero yung ibang mga salita and phrases, naiintindihan ko na. Tsaka mas naging aware ako tungkol sa culture ng Korea and iba pang bansa.”
Due to the suspension of classes, according to their latest announcement posted on their Facebook page, the ongoing cycle will be held online. Also, the upcoming Cycle 2 is cancelled.

If you’re into learning another language, don’t hesitate and check out their Facebook page: Extramural Classes - Department of Linguistics or their website: uplinguistics.com for more information. //by Reneil E. Grimaldo

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Feature: What to watch while under quarantine

3/20/2020 07:35:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments
Binge-watching, sprawled out on the sofa, eating whatever you can salvage from the fridge. That is probably the situation you've been in ever since classes were suspended. But instead of drowning in your favorite K-dramas and Netflix series, why not try binging on some Crash Course, TedEd, Khan Academy, and School of Life videos?
The recent suspension of classes in Metro Manila in relation to the community quarantine proclaimed by President Rodrigo Duterte due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has pushed some schools to continue schooling through online platforms and others, to cancel the rest of their school year. For our school, any form of classes have been momentarily postponed until April 14, according to UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo's announcement on March 16.
If you fear that you won't remember any of your past lessons once classes resume (after a whole month!), don't you worry. With all the time on our hands, especially with our easy access to the internet, we can find supplementary sources of information that can help us understand and study old lessons and find new ones. Compared to simple text and print materials, videos "create a more engaging sensory experience" by letting the student see and hear a certain concept and process like an everyday interaction (Bevan, 2017). We can find many educational videos on YouTube that can help us students somehow receive what we'll be missing from actually going to school. Videos made by the following channels will absolutely help you understand complicated lessons, widen your knowledge, and deepen your understanding. Some might even entertain you!
1.      CrashCourse
LEARNING IS FUN. Crash Course’s playful approach to learning is seen on their YouTube banner. Photo Credit: Crash Course’s YouTube Channel
Crash Course believes that “high quality educational videos should be available to everyone for free”. They discuss topics under Anatomy, Astronomy, Big History, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Film Studies, Games, Government, Intellectual Property, Literature, Mythology, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Study Skills, U.S History, World History, and World History II.
Most of their videos are structured like the speeches we’re required to write for English and Filipino wherein rather than diving right into the lesson, the speaker lightly introduces the topic first in a way that the audience can relate to. As the discussion goes along, the screen switches between showing the speaker, slides with text and illustrations, and animations that help viewers picture concepts better. What’s special about their videos is the friendliness and fun manner of their videos with speakers who talk to you as if they know you personally and are discussing as if you’re their student but also a peer.

2.      TED-Ed 
FUN IDEAS. The creativity and diversity of ideas on TED-Ed is evident on their YouTube banner. Photo Credit: TED-Ed’s YouTube Channel
 TED is a global nonprofit organization that believes “ideas have the power to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the world” and TED-Ed is the “youth and educational initiative” under it. TED-Ed produces animated videos discussing various topics under Philosophy, Science, History, Psychology, and much more.
Their animated videos have a way of making any topic fun, sometimes featuring random ideas and concepts that many people find interesting but don’t normally take the time to focus or learn about, just like in their videos Why isn’t the world covered in poop?, What are those floaty things in your eye?, and A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome. They also provide animations to popular works of literature and present fun mind-boggling riddles. Surely, you’d find yourself enjoying it while you learn.
If you like TED-Ed, try checking out other TED channels such as TED, TEDxTalks, TED-Ed Student Talks, and TEDxYouth. 
3.      KhanAcademy
ACCESS. Khan Academy’s mission displayed on their YouTube banner. Photo Credit: Khan Academy’s YouTube Channel
If you don’t like ads, this channel is for you! Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that believes "Everyone should have access to learning." In their videos, teachers tackle topics under Economics & Finance, Computing, Art & Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Science & Engineering, and Mathematics. Not only do they push for academic growth, they also have meditation videos that help students grow spiritually, help calm their minds, and reduce test anxiety. 
Most Khan Academy videos are similar to how a student learns in a classroom. The teacher records his/her screen while presenting photos or drawing illustrations and writing down keywords as he/she discusses the lesson. What I find most helpful about their videos are the examples they present—they not only focus on the conceptual side of the discussion, they also help students apply their understanding of each lesson.

4.      The School of Life
SMART IN LIFE.  The School of Life’s YouTube banner makes it clear what is important for us to learn. Photo Credit: The School of Life’s YouTube Channel 
The School of Life is an organization that strongly believes in the importance of finding fulfilment and that it begins with self-knowledge. Unlike most educational channels that focus primarily on academics, The School of Life focuses on social well-being and lifestyle with topics pertaining to relationships, careers, anxieties, and emotions, things that are important for us to learn but are not often taught in school. Their videos discuss the themes Self-Knowledge, Relationships, Work, Calm, Sociability, and Leisure & Culture.
The School of Life presents content through animations with a speaker doing a voice-over. Aside from their videos being easy to understand and absorb, their videos are very eye-opening, and to an extent, quite mind-blowing.  I have found them as comforting and educational in a sense that I’m learning more about how to deal with my relationships, feelings, and interactions involved in my everyday life.
Online education will never be the same as what we receive in school but we sure can still continue to find information, process it, and discuss and share it with others through online platforms. What’s important is that we maintain our initiative to learn and know more about the world and ourselves. We shouldn’t let the current COVID-19 situation hinder our education, instead we should find ways to quench our thirst for knowledge through other means—just like through watching free educational videos online.
Aside from the four channels listed above, you can also check out the following channels for good educational content: SmarterEveryDay, ASAPScience, National Geographic, minutephysics, RealLifeLore, Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell. //by Rain Tiangco

Sources:
Bevan, M. (2017, February 1). Why Videos are Important in Education. Retrieved from https://nextthoughtstudios.com
Crash Course. Retrieved from https://thecrashcourse.com/about
Khan Academy. Retrieved from https://www.khanacademy.org/about
TED. Retrieved from https://ed.ted.com/about
The School of Life. Retrieved from https://www.theschooloflife.com/about-us/

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Feature: Homeschool Domination

3/20/2020 07:30:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments



We have all been informed that classes in Metro Manila have been suspended from March 10 until April 14 because of the COVID-19 threat. We’re talking about a month! That’s a lot of time to stay at home. What are we supposed to do then? 

Oh, wait… yup, I know some of us still want to learn something new every day even though we are in a class suspension. It would be great if we get to be productive at home during the month-long quarantine. It’s very important to have a passion to learn new things especially during this time when we can’t go to schools, where we primarily learn, because of the virus. We’re lucky if there’s someone at home to teach us, but if there’s none, we need to learn on our own.

But there is a problem! Most of us students have a hard time studying at home. There are too many distractions! Watching movies on Netflix, scrolling through our favorite social media platforms, and watching daily vlogs--and all of them have no time restrictions. Worst of all, your biggest enemy, your bed, which keeps tempting you to go back to sleep. It’s not productive, right?

Well, throw your worries away! Here are some tips on how to stay productive while studying from home.

1) Location is key
COMFY. A student studies at his desk in his room. Photo Credit: https://schooltutoring.com


Try to find yourself a comfortable but conducive place to study. That means get off the couch, you potato, or out of bed! You can study in an air-conditioned room to prevent your brain from overheating from too much studying and to fight against another enemy, summer heat, or in places where you can shut the door and keep distracting people and noises out. Find a comfortable table and chair, and if you don’t have those, temporary ones will do! Such as arranging a row of boxes or cartons to form a makeshift table!

In your space, keep your phone away as much as possible because the entertainment will just be there waiting to distract you. For now, refrain from studying at coffee or milk tea shops, it's important to stay inside your house to be protected from the virus. 

2) Find a buddy
BUDDY. Two students studying together. Photo Credit: https://depositphotos.com


Some might find it harder to study when someone is talking to them, but finding a companion can be very helpful. It can be a sibling, parent, guardian, or anyone also studying or working from home. You can ask them questions to understand the topic better and since studying continuously can be very stressful, you'll have someone to chat with for a minute or two if you need a break. The most fun thing about it though is that you can motivate each other! 

3) Create a fun plan and include studying in it!
SCHEDULE. An interesting and colorful study plan for students. Photo Credit: https://www.youtube.com


Yes, it can be a boring month for some of us if we don’t do anything! Making an interesting plan and including learning in it could  be very productive. It is essential to have a plan, especially when you need to study at home alone. You should make a structured plan just like your school's schedule so you can be strict with your time. 

Since you’re studying alone and in one spot, which can be boring, don’t forget to make it enjoyable! You can make some time in your schedule to walk your dog, water your plants, or take a cold bath. 

Always remember not to overburden yourself. If you really can’t take the stress, you can take a short nap and get back to studying when your brain is ready. Don't be too relaxed either; if you are, you might not be productive. The trick is to balance it all!

4) Use the magic of the Rule of Three
POWER OF THREE. To-do-list that is counted from one to three. Photo Credit: https://www.huffpost.com


The Rule of Three states that you put only three tasks from your workload at a time in your to-do list. Once you achieve those three tasks, write down another three tasks that you have to do until you accomplish everything. Using the Rule of Three can help you see your requirements as light and easy. It breaks down all your long lists of requirements into smaller ones. Sounds really manageable, doesn't it?

5) Take down notes! Seriously, take down notes!
NOTES. A person taking down notes with a ballpen and a notebook. Photo Credit: https://www.thebrunettediaries.com


As a student studying at home, you'll be getting information and lectures from reading and watching on your computers. My tip for you is not to take advantage of the convenience of being able to get back to the readings or rewind and play videos repeatedly. Take down notes, everyone! Grab your notebook and ballpen or on any digital note-taking devices and take down notes while reading or watching. This will make it easier to understand your lessons; it's better than watching lecture videos over and over. All you have to do is to write down keywords, make it interesting to read and there you have it! With this, you're going to understand your lessons easier and faster. Start now, students!

Studying from home is not easy… I mean studying in general is hard, right? But these tips can be beneficial for you in focusing on your studies while we are under the COVID-19 threat. I hope this article helps you. Good luck during this month-long suspension. Also, don’t forget to clean your study spot and observe proper hygiene. Stay safe, try to study and learn something new everyday students! //by Danzar Dellomas



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Opinion: Quarantine, solusyon ba natin?

3/18/2020 05:00:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments



Photo Credit: Joshua Sales

“Hindi ito martial law. It is not a martial law. It’s not even something extraordinary. But what is sought to be solved here is the, again, walang iba except to fight the virus and to exact compliance.”

Ito ang sinabi ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa press conference kung saan niya inanunsyo ang plano ng pamahalaan na ilagay ang Metro Manila sa ilalim ng isang community quarantine na sinimulan noong Marso 15, 2020. Sa ilalim ng community quarantine, ipinagbawal ang pagpasok at paglabas ng Metro Manila. Nagtalaga rin ang Metro Manila Council ng curfew mula 8:00 ng gabi hanggang 5:00 ng umaga. Habang nasa oras ng curfew, hindi pinapayagang lumabas ng kanilang mga tahanan ang mga mamamayan ng Metro Manila maliban na lamang kung tutungo sila sa ospital o bibili ng gamot, pagkain, at iba pang mga pangangailangan. 

Ito raw ay kailangang maipatupad upang maiwasan ang lalong pagkalat ng novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) sa ating bansa. Maaari nga itong makatulong sa pagpigil at pagkontrol sa pagkalat ng sakit ngunit para sa maikling panahon lamang. Sa isang quarantine na may saklaw na mahigit sa 12 milyon, hindi maiiwasang may mga taong makapapasok at makalalabas ng Metro Manila. Sa kalaunan, may mga makalalabas ding posibleng magdala ng virus at makahawa ng iba pa mula sa pakikisalamuha. Dahil sa bilis ng pagkalat nito, posibleng hindi rin magtatagal bago tuluyang kumalat sa buong bansa ang nakamamatay na virus. 

Ang naging implementasyon ng curfew ay kuwestiyonable sapagkat marami sa mahahalagang interaksyon ng mga tao ay nagaganap sa mga oras na hindi sakop ng curfew. Marami sa mga lumalabas kahit pa pinaiiral ang quarantine ay ang mga taong pumupunta sa kani-kanilang trabaho. Ang karaniwang trabaho ay tumatagal mula 8:00 ng umaga hanggang 5:00 ng gabi. Ang mga kababayan din nating may maliliit na negosyo, kabilang na ang mga street vendors ay kadalasang nagtitinda sa mga oras na ito kung saan maraming tao ang kanilang mapagbebentahan. Nag-unahan din ang mga tao sa pag-uwi para hindi maabutan ng curfew kaya’t sila ay napilitang makipagsiksikan sa mga pila at sa loob ng mga sasakyan.  Dahil dito, katiting lamang ang naitulong ng curfew sa pagkontrol ng pagkalat ng virus. 

Sa inisyal na quarantine, hindi ipinatigil ang operasyon ng MRT at LRT. Hinayaan nitong makapunta pa rin ang mga tao sa mga lugar na kailangan nilang dayuhin ngunit kapalit naman nito ay ang panganib ng mas mabilis na pagkalat ng virus dahil sa dami ng sumasakay sa MRT at LRT. Hindi nito naisaalang-alangang pangunahing layunin ng quarantine.

Naging problema rin ang kakulangan sa pagpapalaganap ng wastong impormasyon tungkol sa quarantine. Ang bawat aksyon ng pamahalaan ay may malaking implikasyon sa katayuan ng bansa sa kasalukuyan at sa hinaharap kaya’t nararapat lamang na malaman ng mga tao ang mga detalye sa mga plano ng pamahalaan. Nagkaroon nga ng press conference para talakayin ang mga ito ngunit hindi naman nasagot dito ang karamihan sa mga katanungan ng madla. Hindi naging malinaw ang sitwasyon sa karamihan at nagdulot ito ng takot at pagkabahala — kabaliktaran ng kailangan sa panahon ng sakuna. Naging sanhi pa ito ng pagkakaroon ng panic buying.  Manapa'y dumagdag lamang ang mahinang implementasyon ng mga patakaran ng quarantine na nagpalakas sa pagkabahala ng mga mamamayan.

Hindi naging epektibo ang quarantine sa Metro Manila at patuloy pa ring tumaas ang bilang ng mga kaso ng COVID-19 sa bansa. Nakita rin ito ng pamahalaan at sila’y nagpatawag ng  enhanced community quarantine sa Luzon na sinimulan noong Marso 16, 2020. Sa ilalim nito, pinahigpit ang pagpapatupad sa home quarantine, sinuspinde ang operasyon ng pampublikong transportasyon, at dinamihan ang mga pulis at sundalo na rumoronda sang-ayon sa ipinatupad na quarantine ng gobyerno. Mas naging malinaw na ang mga detalye kumpara sa naunang press conference.

Maiintindihan ang tugong ito ngunit ito ba talaga ang pinakamainam na solusyon?  

Dahil sa pagpapatigil sa pagtatrabaho, mawawalan ng kita ang karamihan. Hindi lahat ng Pilipino ay may sapat na ipon para tumagal ng humigit-kumulang isang buwan. Maaapektuhan din ang ekonomikal na katayuan ng bansa. Mas lalala ang pagkabahala na nararamdaman ng mga mamamayan, lalo na kung hindi gaganda ang komunikasyon ng pamahalaan at taumbayan. Hindi rin nito natutugunan ang mga suliranin ng mga taong naninirahan sa mga overpopulated na lugar. Marami pa ring mamamayan sa bansa ang naninirahan sa slum areas kung saan nagsisiksikan ang mga tao sa mga halos magkakadikit na mga bahay. Kahit na sila ay mag-quarantine sa kanilang mga bahay, hindi pa rin mapipigilan ang pagkalat ng sakit sa lugar nila. Nakita na ring hindi naging maganda ang implementasyon ng quarantine sa Metro Manila pa lamang. Paano pa kaya ngayong sa buong Luzon na ipinatutupad ang quarantine?

Mas mainam na tugon ang pagpapatibay sa mga institusyong pangkalusugan. Makatutulong ang mga pulis at sundalo sa pagpigil ng kaguluhan, ngunit mas kailangan natin ang mga medical volunteer. Kailangang masolusyunan ang kakulangan sa medical supplies at personal protective equipment. Dapat ay magbahagi ng sanitary equipment at bigyan ng pagkakataon  ang lahat na makagamit ng testing equipment. 

Kung tutuusin, kaya namang gawin ng pamahalaan ang mga mungkahing solusyon dito ngunit maaaring magkaroon ng problema sa aspetong pinansyal na maiuugat sa ₱10.6B na health budget cut. Isa rin naman sa dahilan ng ating kasalukuyang sitwasyon ay ang mabagal na pagresponde ng pamahalaan. Natuklasan ang unang biktima ng COVID-19 sa bansa noong Enero 30, 2020. Sa Pilipinas din naganap ang unang kamatayan dahil sa COVID-19 sa labas ng Tsina. Maraming tao ang nabahala rito ngunit walang ginawang agarang aksyon ang ating gobyerno. Hindi agad dinagdagan ang supplies ng mga ospital, hindi agad kumuha ng mga test kits, at hindi rin agad bumuo ng plano tungkol sa gagawin kung sakaling magkaroon ng outbreak ng COVID-19 sa bansa. Kung mas maagang sinimulan ang pagpaplano ng mga hakbang upang malabanan ang pagkalat ng virus na ito ay naaagapan din ang paglala ng mga kaso ng COVID-19 sa kasalukuyan. 

Bilang mga mamamayan, mahalagang makipagtulungan tayo sa gobyerno at sa isa’t isa upang malagpasan natin ang mga kinahaharap na suliranin ng bayan. Sa kabilang banda, mahalaga ring alamin natin ang mga ugat ng problema at magsalita kung nababatid natin ang mga maling kalakaran. Hindi makatutulong ang bulag na pagsunod lamang. Sa halip, kailangan nating maging kritikal, mulat, may pakialam, at sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay isipin ang kapakanan at kabutihang panlahat. //nina Therese Aragon at Justin Polendey



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https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/2/2/novel-coronavirus-cases-death-Philippines.html


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ERRATUM: There was no DOH budget cut. The budget cut was only in the proposal of the national budget submitted by the executive department (The National Expenditure Program). This budget cut did not push through after bicameral discussions. We apologize for the mistake.

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