Mores, values, and identity is a commonality that form culture.

Hence, the interest of social sciences focused in the study of

communities. The following are the importance of studying
community:

1. It motivates people to work together people feel a

sense of community and recognize the benefits of their
involvement. 4(ec.europa.eu)
2. It encourages social, religious, or traditional obligations
for mutual 3. People see a genuine (ec.europa.eu)
opportunity to better their own lives and for the
community.6
4. It understands policies promoting community
participation that values social capital.
5. Community participation could be understood as the
direct involvement of citizenry in the affairs of planning,
governance, and overall development programs at local
or
Understanding community life makes us
value the things we have on a daily basis,
social encounter constructs reality and
affects some changes within - this is
Community Dynamics
Community Dynamics
Have you noticed some recent changes in
your community? The changes in the
community are brought about by social,
cultural and environmental experiences
whether it is positive or negative
development that impacts within the
community. People adopt the changes and
it has shaped their way of life.
Community Action is any activity that aims to
increase the understanding, ngagement and
empowerment of communities for the intention of
giving services to people.
There are 3-key points in grasping the definition
more meaningful:
Understanding - raise an awareness about certain
communal issues that needs to be addressed.
People develop the feeling of involvement once
they truly comprehend the situation within. They
come together to support advocacies that will
overcome community needs and difficulties.
Engagement - Once issues are assessed
properly and people in the community
understand the needs, they work
collaboratively to act on it. The main goal
of engaging in the community is to improve
the partnership and
Empowerment - enable the people to independently decide, plan-
out and take action to control the situation they have in the
community. This means, initiative and decisions come from internal
group organized for the benefit of everyone. It is also necessary that
the community can provide significant networks and linkages that
will genuinely serve the advocacies that they have built.

Hence, the study of community action is imperative in the field

of social sciences and other related disciplines as it lays on the
foundation that individuals and families - as basic unit, are
embedded in different social structures that shape the behaviors in
the system. Having knowledge in community action makes an
individual understand better by being aware in the environment,
have meaningful engagement and accept empowerment to create
significant impact.
Sorsogon under State of Calamity The provincial government has placed
Sorsogon under a state of calamity even if it has no confirmed coronavirus
case, as a proactive measure against the spread of the new virus. Mavic
Conde Published 3:23 PM, March 17, 2020 Updated 3:23 PM, March 17,
202, https://www.rappler.com/nation/254837-sorsogon-under-state-calamity
ALBAY, Philippines - The provincial government has placed Sorsogon under
a state of calamity even if it has no recorded case of the novel coronavirus
disease COVID- 19 as of Monday, March 16. The provincial government
passed Resolution no. 156 on March 16, declaring the province in a state of
calamity, as a proactive response to the localized COVID-19 transmission in
the country. This declaration acknowledged the Sorsoganons' right to health
and safety and to instill health consciousness among them, especially the
most vulnerable. According to the resolution, "at least 15% of the forecasted
affected population based on science-based projection are in need of
emergency assistance. Hence, more than 15% of the total population is at
risk province-wide." Those most at risk are seniors, and people with
diabetes, kidney problems, heart diseases, and other pre-existing conditions.