Activity 1

Activity Heading The Philippine Society and the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis

Title Description The Philippines’ response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

News: Issues and Events
March-April 2020  Metro Manila to be placed on
'lockdown' due to COVID-19.

May-June 2020  Except for high-risk areas, National

Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, and Cebu City,
under MECQ, Malacañang placed the entire
country under GCQ on May 16, to combat the
new virus.

July-August 2020  With the continuous increase in

confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country,
President Rodrigo Duterte has opted to once
again extend the general community
Timeline of Events quarantine (GCQ) over Metro Manila until July
(ECQ, GCQ, 31.
MGCQ)
September-October 2020  Metro Manila and several areas will
remain under general community quarantine
(GCQ) in October, Health Secretary Francisco
Duque III announced Monday night, as the
country keeps most of its virus restrictions in
place.

November-December  President Duterte stated at the end of

2020 October that Metro Manila and six other areas
would be placed under GCQ for the month of
November to assist combat the spread of
COVID-19.

Major Philippine Scenarios

Political Issues  Presidential bets suspend political
gatherings as COVID-19 cases spike.

Economic Issues  The coronavirus pandemic has been

affecting economies worldwide for one year
now and the Philippines is no exemption.

Social Issues  Pandemic exposed inequality in

society and institutions, experts say.
Factors
(2020-2021) Health Issues  The number of healthcare workers
infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-
19) has reached 3,114 as the country registers
yet another single-day high new cases.

Education Issues  A Department of Education official said

Friday that resuming face-to-face classes amid
the COVID pandemic will not necessarily mean
regaining lost learning

Government Actions Against COVID-19

(How did Philippine Government respond to the national emergency brought by the pandemic, in
terms of the following areas of responsibility)
 Educational Reforms Since public and private schools were
closed to protect the health of learners and
 - (DepEd, CHED, TESDA) educators, teaching had to be performed
remotely with the use of modular and digital
platforms.
In a statement on May 8, Education Leonor
Briones said the Basic Education - Learning
Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) is the Department of
Education's major response and commitment
in protecting the health, safety, and well-being
of learners, teachers, and personnel. Briones
added that education must continue under the
health protocols set by the Department of
Health and the World Health Organization.
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the
Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases
approved the BE-LCP to ensure that learning
progresses among students despite the
absence of face-to-face classes due to the
threat of Covid-19.

The Commission on Higher Education

(CHED) contributed P15-billion to augment
funds for state-led initiatives in responding to
the COVID-19 pandemic and provide
economic relief to poor and vulnerable groups
who are most affected by the economic fallout
from this global health crisis. De Vera said that
this amount was from the unreleased
appropriations of CHED on the following
programs which are slow moving, difficult to
implement because of the pandemic, or have
been labelled “for later release” in the 2020
General Appropriations Act (GAA) and will no
longer be released for the agency to contribute
in responding to COVID-19.

Since the pandemic affected several

private tech-voc institutions (TVIs), TESDA has
devised a more flexible payment arrangement
so that those which were already implementing
their scholarship programs and pieces of
training at the time of the community
quarantine will be given equitable
compensation. Under the "new normal" and
using the blended and flexible learning
modalities, Lapeña said TESDA’s trainees and
scholars are supported with the training
allowance of PHP160 per day, additional
PHP500 for data or internet allowance to
support their online training, one-year accident
insurance, and PHP500 for their health-
protective equipment.
TESDA also assisted more than 18,000
trainers and assessors in their application for
the Department of Labor and Employment's
Covid-19 Adjustment Measures Program
(CAMP).

 Local Quarantine Policies The National Action Plan (NAP) Against

- (IATF, DILG) COVID-19 provides the national strategy which
prescribes guidelines on how to contain and
prevent the spread and ultimately eliminate the
threat of the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-
19). Its ultimate goal is to safeguard the
Filipino People and mitigate the social,
economic, and security impact brought about
by the pandemic.
It also shows how coordinated responses are
forged among the established government

 Social Amelioration Program
- (DSWD, DOLE)
 Programs on Health Subsidies
- (DOH)
 Government Policies on Business
mechanisms against COVID-19 stemming from
the policy guidelines issued by the Inter-
Agency Task Force for the Management of
Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and
as executed by the National Task Force
against COVID-19 and its Regional and Local
Task Forces.
The Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) urged all local government
units (LGUs) to bolster the digital economy and
move towards digitized government
transactions to reduce contact, impede further
contagion, and boost economic activity as the
country continues to battle the COVID-19
pandemic. DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año
also urged all LGUs to fast track the issuance
of permits and clearances in setting up crucial
infrastructure needed for digital connectivity
across the country including the construction of
cell sites to improve internet connectivity.
In response to the needs of the local
government units (LGUs) who are now
focusing on providing relief to their
constituents, the Department of Social Welfare
and Development Field Office 10 continues to
release family food packs (FFPs) as its
augmentation to support to the LGUs. The
Department of Social Welfare and
Development Field Office 2 (DSWD-FO2)
ensures availability of Food and Non-food
Items (FNIs) for immediate provision of relief
augmentation to Local Government Units
(LGUs) affected by pandemic, despite the
continuous increase of COVID-19 positive
cases.
The Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE) is pushing for the passage of
Bayanihan 3 so it could provide more aid for
workers affected by the pandemic. DOLE
disbursed P22.93 billion from the Bayanihan to
Heal as One (Bayanihan 1) and Bayanihan to
Recover as One (Bayanihan 2) to assist to
help 14.13 million workers.
The wage subsidy program is one of the main
proposals of DOLE under the pending National
Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) to
help job preservation during the pandemic.
As the first week of the Modified
Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
draws to a close, the DOH and Health
Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19
(HPAAC) reached a milestone together when it
presented the joint collaboration on the
recalibrated strategy for the nation’s COVID
response in today’s forum. This was in
response to the call of medical societies for a
“time out”. The DOH and HPAAC agreed to
continue working together in the
implementation of these initiatives and in
further iterating strategies when necessary.
The department is also looking to develop
more impactful interventions together with
HPAAC throughout the national response and
beyond.
In response to the challenges, the
 - (DTI, NEDA) Department of Trade and Industry launched
the “Manufacturing Repurposing Program,”
which was recognized by IATF Resolution No.
21 on 06 April 2020. This program calls for
Filipino manufacturing firms to coordinate with
the DTI and to repurpose their existing
capacity in producing medical-grade PPE and
other critical medical equipment and supplies.
There are currently a total of ten 23 various
establishments and organizations under the
program and among the products included for
the repurposing activities include PPEs
(including face masks, face shields, gowns),
Alcohol, CPAP with tubing and patient
interfaces, Hygiene gates, Ventilator patient,
Respirator parts, Thermal scanner, Automatic
sanitizer dispenser, and Disinfectants/cleaning
products. To move the newly emerged industry
further, the DTI, through the Board of
Investments, will 1) facilitate the issuance of
government permits and licenses, 2) develop
necessary PPE Standards, 3) push for
legislative support, 4) industry promotion, and
5) facilitation of business exchange for
manufacturers and suppliers.

Neda prepares economic recovery plan as

Bayanihan Act Fast-track response to Covid-
19 pandemic. As the Bayanihan to Heal as
One Act is expected to expedite the
implementation of measures to address the
COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the
National Economic and Development Authority
is now preparing a plan to rebuild business and
consumer confidence and avoid a prolonged
economic recession.

 Labor Concerns on Employees The national government through the

- (DOLE) Department of Labor and Employment
Western Visayas (DOLE 6) has released
PHP799.84 million in livelihood and cash
assistance to workers affected here by the
health pandemic. Using funds provided under
Bayanihan I and II, DOLE extended the
assistance under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay
sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged (TUPAD)
workers and Covid-19 Adjustment Measures
Program (CAMP) for workers from the informal
and formal sectors. In collaboration with the
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
(OWWA), the Tabang OFWs and Abot Kamay
Ang Pagtulong (AKAP) programs, were
implemented to aid displaced and repatriated
overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

 The pandemic has been described as a "once in a lifetime" event for

humanity, affecting all aspects of its existence: health, education, economy,
ecology, and so on.
 The pandemic is still threatening millions of people's job prospects
and has caused chaos on the economy.
Synthesis  COVID-19 has a strong chance of disappearing if the government
continues to do its utmost to respond to it.
 It will be safer for everyone if people continue to follow the health
protocol, and it has the possibility to be free from the COVID-19 pandemic.

 We can protect ourselves, our family, and our society by following

 the health protocol.
 It will be easier for us to cope with the pandemic if we support and
cooperate with the action plan of the government instead of complaining
about something and being stubborn.
 CNN Philippines
 https://philnews.ph
 https://pcoo.gov.ph
 ABS CBN news
 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/
 GMA news online
References  Philippine news agency
 https://ched.gov.ph
 https://iatf.doh.gov.ph
 https://dilg.gov.ph
 https://doh.gov.ph/
 https://www.dti.gov.ph/
 https://neda.gov.ph/

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 Activity 2

Part 1 Understanding Philippine Culture through the 21st Century Perspective

Regionalization of Living Philippine Cultures

The Philippines' culture is the source of its beauty.
Activity Description
Identifying the solution of the cultural threats in each cultural asset
Region Province Cultural Asset (tradition/practice)
 Region 1  Ilocus Sur  Santa Ipon Festival- This is a
thanksgiving celebration
highlighted by the catching of the
ipon, a small but mysterious fish.
 Region 2  Batanes  Matawfishing- a traditional hook
and line method for catching
dorado using flying fish as bait,
over new “driftnet” technology for
catching flying fish.

 Region 3  Zambales  Dinamulag Festival- Intended as a

way to celebrate the bountiful
harvest of the fruit, this event sees
a number of activities, including a
street dancing that features
dancers clad in mango-themed
costumes.
 Region 4 – A  Batangas  Balsa Festival- Balsa or bamboo
rafts are the star of the show during
the festival. Every May 18 there is
a balsa competition where
experienced townsfolk of
Matabungkay decorate their balsa.
 Region 4 – B  Palawan  Making of pearl jewelries- One of
the more popular souvenirs from
Palawan are pearls. These pearls
cultivated along the island come
from different colors and sizes and
may be brought in the souvenir’s
shops and jewelry shops in the
malls.
 Region 5  Camarines Sur  Harana Festival- Held in the
municipality of San Jose, the
festival feature local talents and
young artists in its efforts to
promote cultural awareness,
tourism development and youth
empowerment.
 Region 6  Iloilo  Dinagyang Festival —a religious
spectacle featuring dancers with
elaborate costumes and
headdresses — attracts tourists
within and outside the Philippines
who want to experience the Ilonggo
version of merrymaking.
 Region 7  Cebu  Making of Lechon Cebu- While
roasted pig is enjoyed in many
parts of the country, Cebu is widely
regarded as the home of the
tastiest. No need for additional
 sauce because the meat is already
treated with spices.
 Region 8  Northern Samar  Parayan Festival is a grand
celebration of the Earth and one of
its primary products – rice. This
annual celebration is the town’s
ultimate gesture of thanksgiving to
the Almighty and will pay tribute to
the role of the hardworking rice
farmer in national economy.
 Region 9  Zamboanga del  Weaving- is a culture, an identity,
Norte and a way of life for some of the
most indigenous communities in
the Philippines. For the people of
the south, weaving is a huge part
of their Mindanao culture and
tradition that distinguishes them
from the rest.
 Region 10  Misamis  Making of Koter- a mixture of tuba
Occidental (coconut wine), tablea and egg
from Misamis Occidental.
 Region 11  Davao del Norte  Making of durian candy- known as
the best pasalubong from Davao, it
is one of the most popular candies
in Davao which is made of durian.
 Region 12  Cotabato  Cooking of Sinanglay- One of the
delicious ways to prepare tilapia or
any other fish is Sinanglay. It is a
way of cooking in South Cotabato
where the fish is covered or
wrapped in cabbage and cooked in
coconut milk.
 Region 13  Agusan del  Naliyagan Festival- this is a week-
Norte long festival in Agusan del Norte
features socio-cultural shows and
fairs involving indigenous groups.
 Region 14  Ifugao  Imbayah festival- it is a celebration
of Ifugao culture, rice planting and
the harvest and rice wine.
 Region 15  Lanao del Sur  Sarimanok Festival- is a
celebration of peace and unity
amidst the two dominant cultures of
Christians and Muslim brothers.
 Region 16  Camarines Norte  Pinyasan (Pineapple) Festival-
showcases Camarines Norte’s
premier Agri-product which is the
sweetest pineapple called
Formosa.
 Region 17  Nueva Vizcaya  Citrus Festival- each year, farmers
in Kasibu town celebrate the Citrus
Festival as thanksgiving offering for
the bountiful blessings of the town.
Part 2 Evaluating the Living Philippine Cultures in the 21st Century Perspective
Province Cultural Threat Constructive Recommendation
 Ilocus Sur  Resource  In order to solve the problem of
depletion. overfishing, it is essential that the
overfishing, and practice of trawling must be
destructive stopped at the earliest.
fishing of ipon
fish in Ilocus.
 Batanes  ‘Gear conflicts  The Government should do a
and changing resolution prescribing the rules and
seascapes in regulations governing fishing
Batanes. operations within the Tudawachip
fishing, Grounds at Valugan,
Basco, Batanes and prescribing
 penalties for violations.
 Zambales  There are  People in the province should plant
number of insect more mango trees and protect
pests damaging them from pests by taking good
mango tree such care of each tree and using bait
as mango sprays of carbaryl (0.2%), protein
hoppers, mealy hydrolysate (0.1%) or hanging
bug, stem borer, traps containing 100 mL of water
fruit fly, mango emulsion of Methyl Eugenol (0.1%)
nut weevil, which and Malathion (0.1%). This will
play a major role help to prevent mango trees from
in bringing down destruction.
the fruit quality
and yield.
 Batangas  Bamboo  The province should protect the
diseases such bamboos by using fungicide. This
as fungal spots, spray can be used to eliminate and
bamboo mosaic prevent the bamboo diseases.
virus, sooty
mold, and rot
issues are
spreading.
 Palawan  Aquaculture has  People should value natural pearls
contributed to and avoid overharvesting them to
destruction of prevent their destruction.
natural pearl
oyster beds from
pollution and
overharvesting.
 Camarines  The addiction of  Millennials should appreciate and
Sur youth in practice this tradition instead of
technology and depending on modern technology.
their gradual
forgetting of this
practice.
 Iloilo  Dinagyang  This festival should still be
Festival were celebrated, even if it is online or
trimmed down virtually, and they should also
because of the make sure that all the participants
continuing threat in this celebration will follow the
of the health protocol.
coronavirus
disease 2019
(COVID-19).
 Cebu  The spread of  By Tracing suspected contact
African Swine farms, followed by quarantine or
Fever preventive culling. Culling animals
on affected farms, followed by
cleaning and disinfection. By
Tightening biosecurity controls and
imposing a pig transport prohibition
will go a long way toward
preventing the spread of African
swine fever in the province.
 Northern  Rice production  Rice farmers shall take into
Samar is plagued by consideration the following
myriad of measures. Proper cleaning of field
problems and equipment used in rice
including; attack paddies is necessary between
from pests like seasons. Use of Certified seeds.
birds, rodents Avoiding excessive application of
and diseases. fertilizers.
 Zamboanga  Lack of raw  The government should help by
del Norte materials such providing weaving materials, and
as cotton, and the youth should practice and learn
the decreasing to weave in order to show their
number of local appreciation for our culture as well
 weavers are as to increase the number of local
some of the weavers in Lanao del Sur and
most urgent throughout the country.
concerns today.
 Misamis  Destruction of  They should use BEMO†spray
Occidental coconut tree due which is an environmentally friendly
to the spread of solution that could destroy the
cocolisap. cocolisap and other insects that
destroy coconut trees.
 Davao del  Climate change  The people should plant more
Norte and a shift in durian trees, and also protect and
preferred crops value the environment to at least
are threatening lessen the effect of climate change.
to reduce the
supply of durian
and lead to a
shortage in
supply of the
world-famous
pungent fruit in
Southern
Mindanao, a
region known for
durian
production.
 Cotabato  Apart from  In order to prevent these diseases,
Streptococcosis, one needs to consider how the
there are several pathogens that cause disease
common reach a facility, and how they can
infectious then overwhelm the tilapia's natural
diseases in resistance.
farmed tilapia.
Columnaris
caused by
Flavobacterium
columnare often
shows clinical
signs of necrotic
gills, fin rot, skin
erosion or
necrotic muscle.
 Agusan del  The indigenous  Equality is the only solution to this
Norte people and other problem. People should accept,
cultural groups respect, and treat each other
are being equally to prevent critism,
belittled and discrimination, etc.
being
discriminated.
 Ifugao  The Banaue  The government should take action
Rice Terraces in on this issue, and speed up the
Ifugao is in "a rehabilitation of abandoned rice
very critical terraces to restore the beauty of
stage of this UNESCO heritage site.
deterioration"
despite being
"self-sufficient in
food, timber and
water."
 Lanao del Sur  Conflicts  People should respect and accept
between each religion to avoid conflicts, war
Christians and and also Religion discrimination.
Muslim.
 Camarines  Pineapple plant  Mealy bug can be controlled by
Norte diseases and spraying insecticide in the morning
pests such as or evening on the pineapple field.
mealybugs and So, the people in the province
scale can ruin an should use this to prevent
 otherwise pineapples from dying due to its
promising diseases and pests also to
harvest. maintain their bountiful harvest.

 Nueva  the biggest  The province should protect the

Vizcaya threat to citrus is Citrus trees by using Bactericides
the global which is a topical treatment aimed
epidemic called at slowing the bacteria that cause
"citrus greening." citrus greening.
The disease has
been around for
about a century

Synthesis  As a human being and a member of our society, we should

love and respect the cultures we have.
 We have to value our culture so that we can still pass it on to
the next generation.
 We should know the problems and threats of our cultures in
order for us to come up with its solution.
 As a Filipino, we should respect and appreciate all the
cultures in our country not only the culture we have in our
province or city.
 We should protect our cultures because it is one of our
identities and makes our country more beautiful.
 https://www.philippinesvisa.com/regions-and-provinces
 https://www.philippinebeaches.org/
 https://islandsphilippines.com/
 https://zenrooms.com/
 https://www.top-destination-choice-the-philippines.com/
 https://davaocitybybattad.blogspot.com/
 https://madeinphilippineshandicrafts.wordpress.com/
 https://pbi.agusandelsur.gov.ph/
 https://treehozz.com/
 www.zamboanga.com
 https://lanaodelsur.gov.ph/
References
 https://dlc.dlib.indiana.edu/
 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/
 https://www.peta.org/
 https://news.abs-cbn.com/
 https://imtnews.net/
 https://www.fooddive.com/news
 https://www.philstar.com/
 https://www.tandfonline.com/
 https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/
Bioveterinary-Research/Animal-diseases/Virology
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 Activity 4

My Strength as a Person Myself My Weaknesses as a

Person
 Honesty  Self-criticism
 Kindness  Shy
 Patience  Lack of confidence
 Being understandable  Overthinking
 Being friendly  Too sensitive in
 Approachability certain situation
 Ability to understand
other people’s view
 Open minded

My Role Set Factors Affecting My My Status Set

Notion
My role set as a  Family  Student
student is to study hard and  Parish Youth Ministry  Elder sister
study well in order for me to of St. Raphael  Vice president of the
get a better grade and make Archangel Parish PYM of St. Raphael
my parents proud. To Archangel Parish
 Dance troupe
comprehend what teachers
are being taught and, more  Group of friends
importantly, to discover
methods for applying what I
have learned outside of
school as well as in my daily
life.
My role set as an elder
sister of my siblings is to take
good care of them, to make
them happy always, and to
share them what I have, as
well as to discipline and
teach them what is right and
what is wrong.
As a vice president of
PYM, it is my role and
responsibility to serve as a
role model of being a good
and responsible member of
our group, of being a good
servant of the Lord, and also
of being a good person.
At my present age, how can I At my present age, I can help my group to do and grow
help my group to do and more by motivating my groupmates to do more and always do
grow more? their best as well as encouraging them to do the things that
can make them grow, not only as a group but also
individually.
How the factors above The factors above help me to develop and improve
contribute to my development myself more, not only as a person but also as a member of
as a person and member of society. Since I became a member of these groups, I realized
the society? that I have become a better person. A person who wants to
help others and wants to serve God. I learned how to do
things with teamwork, I learned how to trust others, how to

Am I good enough to see
myself as a responsible and
matured member of my social
group?
If you have a chance to
choose your own social
group, what would it be and
why?
appreciate them, and also, these factors teach me to live my
life happily while doing my best and doing the right thing.
I think yes. I could say that I am good enough to see
myself as a responsible and mature member because I know
that I performed well in my social group. I always participate
in all the activities, especially if those activities tend to help
other people, clean the environment, etc., I am a member of
the group of youth who serves to God, and I could say that I
am a responsible member as I always do the task that has
been given to me and always finish it on time. In my group, I
always approach my cosacristans, friends, and other
groupmates in order to have a good communication and
relationships with them, also to avoid conflicts and
misunderstandings. I am matured enough to always
understand the mistakes of others, to appreciate their efforts,
and encourage them to continue doing their best instead of
judging them and seeing only their mistakes.
If I had a chance to choose my own social group, I would
choose the group of youth in an organization which is called
Greenpeace.ph, because I am aware of the situation of our
environment nowadays. I am aware of what is happening and
what might happen in the future if we continue ruining our
environment. So, I want to do something. By choosing to join
this organization or social group that seeks to conserve the
planet and promote peace by championing renewable
energy, combatting illegal fishing, and campaigning for clean
seas.