Background of the study

The purpose of this literature review is to provide a brief overview of the COVID-19

epidemic in the Philippines and the educational system's response to the outbreak and its

effects on students' learning and health. It suggests that, even though COVID-19 infection rates

are declining in the Philippines, the educational system must continue to carry and prepare

teachers and students for better or worse future circumstances, because of the effects on

children's and students' learning processes and health have an impact on their academic

performance. Students must have sought aid from others and assisted themselves by adopting

either negative or good coping techniques to cope with stress and anxiety during a pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe influence on education as a result of the long-term

pandemic scenario and onerous measures like lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. As a result,

there is a pressing need to create treatments and preventative techniques to address learners'

health problems that must be given priority.

Educational system before COVID-19 and Impact of COVID-19 on Student’s learning

process and student’s health

Covid-19 is a newly identified infectious disease that made headlines in December 2019.

The number of reported daily COVID-19 infections in the Philippines peaked in September 2021,

reaching an all-time high of 26,303. UNICEF: Lockdowns have cost schoolchildren 1.8 trillion

hours of in-person learning. The Philippines recorded four more Coronavirus deaths and 29 new

cases, bringing the domestic tally of infections to 140. Authorities placed the entire capital of

Manila under "community quarantine" for about a month. The number of new cases dropped to

8,292 on October 11, 2018.

Traditional classroom instruction will not necessarily take place in the new school. Distance

learning consists of three types: modular distance learning, online distance learning, and

TV/radio-based instruction. The guidance that is offered and used for face-to-face learning is

not viable for online learning. Some fear that the unplanned and quick migration to online

learning would result in a bad user experience. E-learning takes 40–60% less time to study

because students may learn at their own pace. Research suggests that online learning could be

here to stay as a viable alternative. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased levels of

stress, anxiety, and depressive thoughts among students. Exposure to potentially harmful and

violent content as well as cyberbullying has also been found. Findings highlight the need to

develop interventions and preventive strategies to address college students' mental health.

Conclusion

The reviewed literature suggests that, despite a drop in infected cases, the educational

system in the Philippines must continue to carry and prepare teachers and students for better

or worse future circumstances because the effects on children's and students' learning

processes and health affect their academic performance. Many children and students will never

catch up if they have struggled due to a lack of support, even though some students have been

able to access remote learning during school closures. To cope with stress and anxiety during a

pandemic, students must have sought help from others and assisted themselves by

implementing either negative or positive coping mechanisms. The COVID-19 pandemic has a

negative impact on higher education because of the long-term pandemic situation and onerous

measures such as lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. As a result, the urgent need to develop

interventions and preventive strategies to address learners' health concerns must be prioritized.

Submitted by: Esteves, Espiritu, Gumban, Maculas, Banavo