Paul Joshua P.
Flores
BSA2-1
NSTP-CWTS
Pros and Cons of Governmental Efforts against COVID-19
PROS
1. The protocols regarding lockdowns
and community quarantine helped
avoid further spread of virus. Also,
community contamination is
avoided.
2. School administrators were
advised to make disinfection of
facilities, therefore, school facilities
are more conducive when face-to-
face classes resume.
3. People have the realization on how
important it is to have proper
hygiene.
4. A new mode of learning
transmission (online) was
developed.
5. Citizens are being more critical
and ingenious.
6. The government was reminded
how important to prioritize health,
science and research.
7. People are given enough time to
reflect and develop new skills.
CONS
1. Face-to-face classes are
discontinued, thus the quality of
education is compromised.
2. Most-awaited graduation
ceremonies were suspended.
3. On-the-job trainings as an
academic requirements were
suspended.
4. Online classes has been exclusive
only for those privileged of having
enough digital capacities.
5. The mental health state of some
citizens are stooping.
6. The economy is highly affected
due to business closures. Also, the
increasing governmental debts is
making a huge drawback on the
economy.
7. The situation is spelling out the
gap of citizen’s social and
economic status.