On the 45th day of enhanced community quarantine, here I am, still contemplating things about life—seeing it a new, meaningful, and wonderful perspective. I am not the same person forty-five days ago. I was a happy-go-lucky one who thinks that the world revolves for me—for my existence and personal goals. I don’t care about the day at all then. Taking all things for granted—loved ones, time, and most especially life. Looking back on the days I have wasted time doing the so-called ‘YOLO’ things, it makes me uneasy. I have nothing about it, it is just that there’s more than...

Medical frontliners are indeed our today’s modern heroes as they continue risking their lives fighting against COVID-19 pandemic. Imagine the terrifying scenes in every hospital right now in the Philippines—the growing numbers of positive cases, unprotected medical workers, and lack of PPEs and masks. No words can really describe how painful this crisis for them—especially seeing their fellow frontliners dying before their eyes. These scenes have pushed them to speak up and lead to honor each other in the field as a source of strength and inspiration to carry on.  Kimberly Magbanua, a nurse based from Negros Occidental, has caught...

All of us is greatly affected by the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. With the Enhanced Community Quarantine taking place, people have lost their livelihood and jobs, thus not being able to provide themselves and their families with basic necessities. Here are some of the ways that you can help those in need.   Angkas Our favorite motorcycle ride-hailing company has launched donation drives both to help our medical frontliners and also to help their riders. They have been crowdsourcing donations of PPEs and ready-to-eat products for our healthcare workers, to be picked up from the donor and delivered...

In times of crisis, big companies and organizations have stepped up to help our fellow Filipino. Whether to help our brave frontliners combat the disease, or help the vulnerable communities get by, these organizations are doing their part in the Bayanihan Act. ABS-CBN’s Pantawid ng Pag-ibig Program The ABS-CBN campaign, in partnership with our local government units and other private companies, aims to raise funds to be able to give out the basic necessities of our less fortunate fellows. They recently made an “At Home” Concert featuring the network’s artists in order to raise awareness of the campaign and has...

Our brave frontliners have been sacrificing themselves in order for us to be safe against the dreaded COVID19 virus. They have worked round-the-clock tirelessly to help us fight the outbreak. Here are some of the organizations that we can support to show our healthcare heroes and frontliners some love.   Rock Ed Philippines This Alternative Education Group aims to provide our medical frontliners nutritious and freshly-cooked meals. They are also part of the Frontline Feeders PH team, which consists of individuals, doctors, restaurant owners and NGOs. Photo courtesy : Rock Ed Philippines / Facebook If you would want to donate...