As the corona virus pandemic shuts down businesses, restricts movements from one border to another and necessitates social distancing and home quarantining, Filipinos find ways to efficiently spend time at the comfort of their home.

Some have  turned to online selling, gardening, cooking, arts and crafts and many more on the list. The government more so is trying its best to increase community, awareness and resilience while coping with what we call "new normal"

Mostly, this year's activities will be done online to abide to the minimum health standards of DOH. Community's participation is encouraged through posting of streamers, usage of facebook profile frame and propagation of other related information, Education and communication materials online.

As the new academic year begins, educators and learners are currently in a transition phase from traditional to the new normal way of learning. DepEd has decided to adjust the opening of school year (SY) 2020-2021 from June and  to August. This is to allay the fears of parents for the safety of thier children from COVID 19.

DepEd initially offered FREE live webinars for teachers, educators and anyone who wants to learn during their free time

at home.

The economic crisis created by the pandemic resulted to unemployment.

Some might have been wondering

on how to come up with a new

"raket" or another source of 

income to provide basic necessities

for the family.

The new reality, in terms of work, school, relationships and lifestyle can be challenging for some people. Adapting to the huge changes in daily routines may not be as easy as it sounds. The World Health Organization emphasized in one of its published articles that providing mental health and psychosocial support during the time of COVID-19 pandemic is important.

Numerous events were cancelled or postponed in order to stop the spread of the virus. In addition, various restrictions were implemented for common good. Only then, organized online events entered the scene with plenty of benefits. Now, everyone has to cope with the "new normal" and learn from the "new platform".