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Tag: COVID-19
New Normal in Denmark: Breathing Through Crisis in Utopia
Denmark is the first European country to reopen schools and is regarded as an international leader in COVID-19 response.
Not a Lost March: A Tribute to ‘Corona’ Graduates
I heard the call of home from more than a thousand miles away. I went home to my alma mater, Sindangan National High School, to address its 2019 graduands. That was a year ago, but it remains one of the most meaningful journeys I have ever made. As I sat among school officials and dignitaries…
New Normal in the Netherlands: Escaping the City and Into the Wild
Our Global Editor Hon Sophia Balod explores how the Filipinos in the Netherlands are coping with the pandemic protocols. This is the first installment of our New Normal Series.
5 Life Lessons I Learned as a Yoga Student in the Time of COVID-19
Accepting and learning that I am in full control of my body and mind has helped me deal with anxiety and the uncertainty of future amid this pandemic.
SubSelfie.com @ 6 Years Old!
2020 is a difficult year. The COVID-19 virus may have locked down the entire world, but it has never locked down the words and stories of SubSelfie.com. While the global quarantine has been very challenging, there have been stories of perseverance and stories of hope. You may have forfeited your summer for an extended home…
When Quitting Your Job Is the Right Thing to Do Even During a Pandemic
But in pockets of idle time, UNCERTAINTY would rear its ugly head. ‘Where am I headed next?’
‘Prayer on Corona,’ A Poem Recited in 13 Languages
Our Global Editor Hon Sophia Balod joins people from around the world in reciting a poem about coronavirus translated into 13 languages.
Plant Parenting in the Time of Pandemic
I have been in love with plants long before the quarantine started in the Netherlands, and during the quarantine period, I may probably have transformed into a full-fledged plant mom. The outbreak came in the most ill-opportune time in Europe: lente (spring). Days were becoming longer as the sun started to show up more and…
Repurposing: The ‘New Normal’ in Teaching
A part-time teacher reflects on the possible “new normal” in education brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Zealand Virtual Tour: No-Visa Journey in the Land of Hobbits, Narnia and PM Jacinda
Travel restrictions is punishing so we’re giving you a bit of comfort through this virtual journey through the Middle Earth.
What Will Life Under a ‘New Normal’ Look Like?
If you haven’t been outside for weeks, let us give you a peek into what might be your city’s “new normal” as it prepares for life with Covid-19.
Babaeng BiyaHero: A Free FB Live Webinar from UN Women and ILO
We have a free Facebook Live webinar for you! It features Glaiza de Castro, Kaladkaren Davila and Suzi Abrera. The topic is relevant for today. During this difficult COVID-19 pandemic, how can we make sure that Filipino overseas Filipino workers are safe? This free Facebook Live session will premiere on May 28, 2020 on Facebook…
‘I Do’ sa Panahon ng MECQ
Sa kabila ng pandemya at umiiral na Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), itinuloy ng dalawang magsing-irog ang matagal na nilang pinaplanong kasal sa San Fernando City sa Pampanga.
Are We ‘Flattening the Curve’?
Don’t believe anyone who says the curve is flattening based solely on the reduction of new cases.
Under Pressure: Covid-19 Pandemic Tests Populist Duterte Government
This is governance under a crisis test, and the damage can be cured with a spin by officials with vested interests, if people are not vigilant enough and if journalists fail to do their job. But what’s really at stake here is our survival.
Modified Quarantine and Chill: Movies You Don’t Want to Miss During This Lockdown
We pay tribute to the films and film makers who have helped us all to cope with the months long quarantine and the anxiety brought about by the pandemic.
Bartolina
Paano nga ba masusumpungan ang kahulugan ng buhay sa bartolina ng mga dinding sa bahay? At paano kung ang pagkanaroon pa ng susunod na yugto ng buhay ay sinusukat tuwing makalawang linggo?
Fighting COVID-19 from the Newsroom Front Lines
Working in the media can sometimes be a thankless job. There may be some exceptions for those in front of the cameras. But for those of us who work behind the scenes, we also experience the same stress, depression, excitement and fulfillment, especially during this time of a global coronavirus pandemic. After the Luzon Lockdown…
Coping with Mental Health Struggles During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Living with a mood disorder while in this time of uncertainty is very challenging. Aside from the nagging thoughts about COVID-19, we are well aware that if we leave ourselves unguarded, our quite fragile emotional and mental defenses can easily break down and drag us to a downward spiral. The first week into the enhanced…
