According to the United Nations, the coronavirus pandemic is the most challenging crisis the world faces since the Second World War. Here in the Philippines, the impact of the crisis is very prevalent in that thousands of Filipinos are already infected by the disease. Some have died but thank God, many are recovering.
The health crisis had made a big change to our lives that led us to start living in a new normal that I didn’t even imagine. But we need to comply and follow. This is not just for our safety, but for the safety of our family and the whole community.
But this pandemic is much more than a health crisis. As it devastated our social life and our economy making thousands of people lose their jobs, business, and income specifically those who are in Manila. The considered epicenter of the pandemic where the highest number of COVID-19 cases is recorded in the Philippines.
The disease spreads rapidly that I, my self, fears for my health. But this could not be compared to how my heart broke when I learn about the clamor of the Antiqueños who were stranded in Manila fearing for their health and worrying about their financial situation. And I know and my heart tells me so that I need to help those Antiqueños to go back home.
Many had questioned my decision. But like a mother who always wants to make sure that my children are in good condition especially at the time of a health crisis I prefer to follow my heart.