[Introduction] We say that Earth is the most beautiful planet in our solar system.

It is the only

planet with life and provides every manly need—food, water, shelter. Ever since the start of the

COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of lockdown protocols, people have begun

wearing face masks and gloves as part of the new normal. COVID-19 pandemic is the worst

health crisis of our generation. It is severely challenging the Philippines, with the rising of

COVID-19 cases, health and governance systems operating on maximum capacity, and

quarantine and physical distancing measures. Over 2 million workers have lost their

employment, and 22 million students are out of school due to the pandemic. People are a lot

more cautious during Covid-19. As we can see, people are a lot more cautious due to the

deadly virus. ​[Body] ​The COVID-19 pandemic is having a tense influence on the global

community; on people's lives and our well-being, resources, economies, and behaviors and the

most zoonotic virus pandemics, including COVID-19, rise from the unsustainable exploitation of

life, and with the social distancing and wearing of face masks, we felt disconnected from our

family and friends who are far away from us. We were made to be out and about and socialize

with other people on Earth. Our life to the post-COVID time, no matter how long it might be,

must comprise a complex narrative – not that of return to old filthy habits, but of transition to a

new realm that prioritizes people's health and the planet Earth. We face approximately 347,000

confirmed cases, 294,000 recoveries, and 6,443 deaths in the Philippines. These unfortunate

happenings that are happening right now have led us to be disconnected from society. Hence,

the number of various infections and diseases have lessened. We are living in an unparalleled

time globally. We are all coping with the interruptions, confusion, and changes to our lives due

to the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter how frustrating, confusing, or scary this crisis gets, fear

doesn't have the final say. [Conclusion] It is coherent to see that the variations that have

occurred during COVID-19 taught us a lesson about how we should always take care of

ourselves no matter what. We are fighting our own battles right now, and being cut off to see our

friends and family and the outside world may have been a struggle. Still, I know that we could
get through this together. It is for our good and the greater good that we stay in our homes. We

could help our nation stand up and fight for our health workers at the frontlines in this

battle—they became our new world heroes. We also acknowledge our low-skilled workers who

play a meaningful role in battling the pandemic. Our janitors and our street sweepers keep our

communities clean for us to be free from the risks that may endanger our health. To our

barangay officials, the police, and government employees who ensure our countrymen's safety

and well-being in the communities, every family has food on the table and gets through each

day. To the civil society initiatives and non-government organizations who take part in giving out

basic needs to the less fortunate. Now, as we strive to transition from our young lives without

lockdown to the 'new normal' with the rest of the globe, I hope that the spirit of our resilience and

the camaraderie among Filipinos and the global community persist and win against all the

forces that try to bring the whole world down. Let us stay safe, well-informed, and optimistic as

we fight hand in hand. We will get through this crisis unitedly, and we will be multiple steps

closer towards a new world with a healed humankind.