A.

Discuss the socio-economic impact of covid-19 pandemic in the following areas: (100
points)
a.1 Financial

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked off the largest global recession in history, with more
than a third of the global population at the time being placed on lockdown.

As the global economy is suffer by the pandemic, the daily wage earners and those in
the formal sectors are expected to take the most lethal blows. The Philippines, with its
underdeveloped economy, is most likely to collapse. The community quarantines and
lockdowns mean a stoppage of the flow of subsistence income to millions of poor
Filipino families. Since not less than 10 Million Filipinos are working in advanced
countries as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the flow of remittances which accounts
for a third of the national income is also expected to be severely affected. This will
negatively impact not just the economy as a whole but the OFW dependents in the
home country, including the emotional and psychological costs.

Economic disturbance linked with the coronavirus pandemic has wide-ranging and
severe impacts upon financial markets, including stock, bond and commodity (including
crude oil and gold) markets. Major events included the Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price
war that resulted in a collapse of crude oil prices and a stock market crash in March
2020. The United Nations Development Programme expects a US$220 billion reduction
in revenue in developing countries, and expects COVID-19's economic impact to last for
months or even years. Some expect natural gas prices to fall.

Risks remain tilted to the downside, with Capital Economics seeing a longer downturn
for the global economy due to the following factors: (a) direct virus-related disruption
that lasts longer than expected; (b) risk of lengthier recession or even another financial
crisis as companies turn insolvent while central banks have limited monetary space,
resulting in higher unemployment and a further downturn in consumer spending. There
is a high level of uncertainty surrounding the current situation, given that there are still
many unknowns concerning COVID-19. Related economic indicators also remain
limited. The estimates presented here are therefore based on scenarios and certain
assumptions. The estimated transitory impact also does not yet take into account
potential gains from mitigating measures. The main purpose is to flag risk areas as a
basis for discussing appropriate responses.

a.2 Political

The 2019–2020 coronavirus pandemic distressed the political systems of multiple

countries giving rise to suspensions of legislative activities, isolation or deaths of
multiple politicians, violent reactions to some of the policies, and rescheduling of
elections due to fears of spreading the virus.

On 10 March 2020, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) suspended nationwide

voter registration until the end of the month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
registration period began 20 January and is scheduled to run until 30 September 2021
for the next nationwide elections scheduled in the Philippines in May 2022. The
suspension was later extended to last until the end of April. The issuance of voter's
certification is also suspended until further notice.

Several Filipino politicians and their relatives got themselves immediately tested for COVID-19, mostly
at the
comforts of their homes, causing public backlash since some of them allegedly bypassed the Department of
Health's protocol to only test symptomatic individuals or expedited the conduct and releasing of their COVID-19
testing results. This is despite the fact that the testing kits, the manpower and the daily
capacity of the system is very limited. They announced their results in national television
and in social media. The ordinary citizen, on the other hand, must have exhibited
symptoms of the disease to qualify for a test, will have to queue and wait for four (4) to
five (5) days for their result. Some patients already passed away before their results
were even known. While the government is so strict in imposing check point and
quarantine protocols to the point of arresting and prosecuting violators, some political
leaders blatantly breached established protocols.

In the United States, President Donald Trump was criticized for his response to the

pandemic. He was accused of making several misleading or false claims, of failing to
provide adequate information, and of downplaying the pandemic's significance. Trump
was also criticized for having closed down the global health security unit of the United
States National Security Council, which was founded to prepare the government for
potential pandemics. He even warned India’s government of retaliation if India did not drop
the ban on hydroxychloroquine exports as a possible cure for Covid-19, despite a lack of proof.

a.3 Educational

Educational systems worldwide have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,
leading to the widespread closures of schools and universities. As of 13 April 2020,
approximately 1.725 billion learners have been affected due to school closures in response to the pandemic.
According to data released by UNESCO, school and university closures due to COVID-19 were
implemented nationwide in 192 countries. Including localized closures, this accounts to
almost 99.9 percent of the world's student population and enrolled learners.

School closures impact not only students, teachers, and families, but have far-reaching economic and
societal consequences. School closures in response to COVID-19 have shed light on various social and
economic issues, including student debt,[6] digital learning,[7][8] food insecurity,[9] and homelessness,[10][11] as
well as access to childcare,[12] health care,[13] housing,[14] internet,[15] and disability services.[16] The impact
was more severe for disadvantaged children and their families, causing interrupted learning,
compromised nutrition, childcare problems, and consequent economic cost to families who could not
work.
In response to school closures, UNESCO recommended the use of distance learning programmes
and open educational applications and platforms that schools and teachers can use to reach learners
remotely and limit the disruption of education.[19]

a.4 Religious
The 2019–2020 coronavirus pandemic has impacted religion in different ways, including the cancellation of the
worship services of various faiths, Sunday Schools being put off, as well as the cancellation
of pilgrimages surrounding observances and festivals.[1] A lot of churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples have
offered worship with the use of technology through livestream amidst the pandemic.[2] Relief wings of religious
organisations have dispatched disinfection supplies, powered air purifying respirators, face shields, gloves,
coronavirus nucleic acid detection reagents, ventilators, patient monitors, syringe pumps, infusion pumps, and food to
affected areas.[3] Other churches have offered free COVID-19 testing to the public.[4] Adherents of many religions have
gathered together to pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, for those affected by it, as well as for wisdom for
physicians and scientists to combat the disease.[5][6] In the United States, President Donald Trump designated 15
March 2020 as a National Day of Prayer for "God’s healing hand to be placed on the people of our Nation".[7][8][9]

a.5 Market (exportation and importation)

Impact on exports

Factory activity contracted sharply across most of Asia in March as the coronavirus
pandemic paralyzed economic activity across the globe, with sharp falls in export power-
houses Japan and South Korea overshadowing a modest improvement in China

China is the country’s single largest trading partner, comprising a fifth of the Philippines’
total trade. In 2019, mainland China accounted for 14.0 percent of total exports and
23.0 percent of total imports. On the other hand, Hong Kong is the country’s 4th largest
trading partner, accounting for 8.0 percent of total trade. In 2019, Hong Kong accounted
for 13.0 percent of total exports but only 3.0 percent of total imports.

The prices of soybeans, oil, and iron ore have been falling. These three goods represent 30%, 24% and 21% of the
Brazilian exports to China, respectively.

China’s factory activity improved slightly more than expected in March after plunging a
month earlier, a private business survey showed, but growth was marginal, highlighting the
intense pressure facing businesses as domestic and export demand slumps.

Australian exporters heavily dependent on China are braced for the full impact of
the coronavirus on Australian exports, from iron ore and LNG, to lobster and
lamb, and bionic ear technology.
On 19 March 2020, the Indian government has banned the export of ventilators, surgical/disposable masks and
textile raw materials out of the country.[218]
On 24 January, the Taiwanese government announced a temporary ban on the export of face masks for a month in
order to secure a supply of masks for its own citizens.
The Government of Hong Kong had its imports of face masks cancelled as global face mask stockpiles decline.[172]

a.6 Entertainment

As the pandemic spreads, global events and conferences across technology, fashion,
and sports are being cancelled or postponed.

The pandemic has impacted the film industry. Across the world and to varying degrees, cinemas have been closed,
festivals have been cancelled or postponed, and film releases have been moved to future dates. As cinemas closed,
the global box office dropped by billions of dollars, while streaming became more popular and
the stock of Netflix rose; the stock of film exhibitors dropped dramatically. Almost all blockbusters to be released after
the March opening weekend were postponed or cancelled around the world, with film productions also halted.
Massive losses in the industry have been predicted.[citation needed]
Sports
Most major sporting events were cancelled or postponed,[67] including the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which
were postponed until 2021 on 24 March 2020.[68][69]
Television
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has shut down or delayed production of television programs in several countries.
[citation needed]

Video games
The pandemic also affected the video game sector to a smaller degree. As the outbreak appeared in China first,
supply chains affected the manufacturing and production of some video game consoles, delaying their releases and
making current supplies scarcer. As the outbreak and pandemic spread, several keystone trade events, including E3
2020, were cancelled over concerns of further spread. The economic impact on the video game sector is not
expected to be as large as in film or other entertainment sectors as much of the work in video game production can
be decentralised and performed remotely, and products distributed digitally to consumers regardless of various
national and regional lockdowns on businesses and services.[70]

a.7 Food (local and international)

Supply shortages are expected to affect a number of sectors due to panic buying,
increased usage of goods to fight the pandemic, and disruption to factories and logistics
in mainland China, in addition, it also led to price gouging.[3] There have been
widespread reports of supply shortages, with many areas seeing panic buying and
consequent shortages of food and other essential grocery items. [5][6][7] The technology
industry, in particular, has been warning about delays to shipments of electronic goods.
[8]

The crisis also threatens the availability of essential food supply of the country. Due to
the enhanced quarantine protocols all over the country, the flow of food supplies and
deliveries were necessarily delayed. Fish and seafood product suppliers complained
that a longer delivery time means additional cost for fuel, product preservation cost and
other incidental expenses. In the market, there is an observed increase in the prices of
fish and corn products, among others, despite the existing price freeze order. With a
vast number of the population suddenly lost its source of income, an increase of prices
of basic necessities is unbearable.

Vegetable producers are also taking a hit. Accordingly, roughly 130,000 vegetable
farmers in Benguet, northern part of Luzon, that supply highland vegetables to different
markets nationwide, is experiencing difficulty because of the drastic drop in orders from
markets, hotels, restaurants and resorts due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.
A bigger problem for the Filipinos is the availability of rice as its staple food. Being
dependent to rice imports for years which fully culminated during the passage of the
Rice Ratification Law, the country is at the mercy of the availability of rice from other
countries who are also affected with the pandemic. With the pronouncement of Vietnam,
one of the Philippines’ top source of imported rice, that it may halt rice exportation to
secure the needs of its own population, the Philippine Government is now scrambling to
find another country as a new rice source.
a.8 Tourism

COVID-19 is expected to significantly affect the tourism sector due to the resulting travel
restrictions as well as slump in demand among travelers. In many of the world's cities, planned travel went down by
80-90%.[1] Due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, many tourist attractions around the world, such as museums,
amusement parks and sports venues, are closed.

In 2018, international tourism contributed 1.5 percent of Philippine GDP. Chinese

tourists comprise the second largest number of foreign tourists to the Philippines,
accounting for 22.0 percent (1.8 million arrivals) of total foreign arrivals in 2019, next
only to Korea (24.0% share; 2.0 million arrivals). Chinese tourists spent around
PHP110.8 billion, or over one-fourth of total tourism receipts in 2018. Meanwhile,
Koreans spent PHP126.6 billion. With the Philippine government travel ban to and from
China and its administrative regions and a partial ban to and from South Korea, the
tourism sector is expected to be significantly affected.

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) estimates that the above
restriction in passenger traffic from China and its administrative regions (i.e., Hong Kong
and Macau) and parts of South Korea, a 10.0 percent drop in foreign tourists from other
countries until June, and a 100 percent decline in foreign tourists and airline revenues
for one month due to the ECQ in Luzon, will result in a loss of gross value added of
PHP77.5 to PHP156.9 billion, equivalent to 0.4 to 0.8 percent of GDP in 2020. Likewise,
the slowdown in economic activities may reduce employment by about 33,800 to
56,600.

Cruise lines had to cancel sailings after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bookings and cancellations grew as
extensive media coverage of ill passengers on quarantined ships hurt the industry's image.

As a result of the 2019–20 coronavirus, many countries and regions have imposed quarantines, entry bans, or other
restrictions for citizens of or recent travellers to the most affected areas.[2] Other countries and regions have imposed
global restrictions that apply to all foreign countries and territories, or prevent their own citizens from travelling
overseas.[3]

a.9 Transportation

Following President Duterte’s declaration of an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ)

in Luzon on March 16, land, air, and sea travel were restricted. This includes the
suspension of mass transportation and all domestic flights. In line with the ECQ in
Luzon, local airlines announced the cancellation of flights for a period of nearly one
month.

Bus, jeepney, taxi, tricycle and padyak drivers who earns income on a per-trip or daily
basis suddenly found themselves without any means of livelihood. They are now asking
for help to survive the duration of the suspension of all kinds of transportation.
The economic impact of the virus outbreak in the public transport and shared mobility sector (e.g. ride-
hailing, ride-pooling, scooter-sharing) is most likely severe. As public transport is directly linked to
economic development and dependent of fares and subsidies, loss of revenue is most likely inevitable.
Besides the loss of revenue, higher costs for frequent cleaning of vehicles and facilities or increased train
frequency over a longer period of time can put additional financial burdens on public transport companies.
Shared mobility service providers such as Uber, Lyft, Ola, Grab or Didi Chuxing are suffering economic
losses from plummeting demand leading to increasing financial pressure and risks for the so-called gig-
economy workers and in particular drivers.
However, the overall picture and the longer-term implications to the public transport systems and shared-
mobility operators is still very complex and fuzzy: On the one hand travel demand is falling globally due to
the virus spread (80 up to 90 percent in some Chinese cities due to curfews). On the other hand, a
decline in travel demand due to behavioral change of individual users and specifications by companies is
seen.

With regard to the pathogens' ability to travel, buses and trains are of course excellent ways of spreading
of infections - the study on infection of 9 passengers in a long-distance bus in Hunan in January became
famous in this respect; the study has been retracted meanwhile without giving reasons.

Even though the total shut down of public transport systems is not a measure taken by all cities which are
affected by the epidemic, it is important to systematically identify areas of action to minimize the risks for
public transport staff and passengers.

a.10 Business

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching consequences beyond the

spread of the disease and efforts to quarantine it. As the pandemic has spread around
the globe, concerns have shifted from supply-side manufacturing issues to decreased
business in the services sector.

The pandemic has also impacted the retail sector. Retail stores across the world have seen product demand
exceeding supply for many consumables, resulting in empty retail shelves.[72][73] In Australia, the pandemic has
provided a new opportunity for daigou shoppers to re-sell into the China market. "The virus crisis, while frightening,
has a silver lining".[74][75] Some retailers are looking at contactless home delivery.[76][77]
Small-scale farmers have been embracing digital technologies as a way to directly sell produce, and community-
supported agriculture and direct-sell delivery systems are on the rise.[78]

Shopping centers around the world responded by reducing hours or closing down temporarily in response. As of 18
March 2020, the footfall to shopping centers fell by up-to 30%, with significant impact in every continent.[79] Simon
Property Group became the first major US-based mall operator to close all centers on 18 March, with government
mandated closures in UAE, Italy, Germany, Spain, Brazil and Austria as of 23 March.[citation needed]

Household consumption is expected to decelerate until June as consumer confidence

dips due to health concerns and social distancing measures. In particular, a 5.0 to 10.0
percent decline17 in household consumption of non-essential commodities (i.e.,
alcoholic beverages and tobacco, clothing and footwear, furnishings, household
equipment and routine household maintenance, recreation and culture, restaurants and
hotels, and miscellaneous goods and services) could result in a loss of gross value
added of PHP45 to PHP94 billion, equivalent to 0.2 to 0.5 percent of GDP, and reduce
employment by 16,500 to 62,500.
The 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic has impacted the restaurant business. In the beginning of March 2020, some
major cities in the US announced that bars and restaurants would be closed to sit-down dinners and limited to takeout
orders and delivery.[84] Some employees were fired, and more employees lacked sick leave in the sector compared to
similar sectors.[85][86] With only carry-out and delivery services, most servers and bartenders were laid off, prompting
these employees creating "virtual tip jars" across 23 U.S. cities.[87]

Despite the existence of business continuity plans, for many firms the outbreak has exposed gaps.  Business
operations may be hit, and consideration should be given to changing or closing operations in affected areas and
transferring business to new geographies or knowledge to key employees.

Supply chain visibility is also a challenge across industries and one that corporates should seek to improve. 
Manufacturing facilities may face immediate and lasting interruption, as will product distribution channels.  As a
result, businesses are addressing logistics, labour costs, productivity and hedging risks across supply chain
locations. 

B. Discuss the possible long-term impact/s of covid-19 pandemic in the: (30 points)
b.1 regional (continent)

 Philippines’ consumer and retail sector is expected to be one the sectors hardest hit by the
month-long lockdown of Luzon island, where 50% of its population resides and which accounts
for 73% of the country’s GDP.

President Rodrigo Duterte announced first a Covid-19 (coronavirus) lockdown of Manila on March 12
2020 and then a lockdown of the entire Luzon Island – Philippines largest island, housing over 50% of the
population and most significant economically, at over 73% of output – on March 15 2020. The lockdowns
are currently scheduled to remain in place, but could be extended, given initial difficulties implementing
the measures and confusion over what restrictions were in place. However, in their current state, the
lockdowns have been quite drastic, with strict quarantine, suspension of public transport, school closures,
bans on foreign tourists, and shuttering of non-essential businesses (any business not providing basic
necessities like food, medicine, power, credit, water, and telecommunications).
Philia Tounta summarised likely effects of Covid-19 on global tourism early in March 2020:[93]

 severe effects because tourism depends on travel

 quarantine restrictions
 fear of airports and other places of mass gathering
 fears of illness abroad
 issues with cross-border medical insurance
 tourism enterprise bankruptcies
 tourism industry unemployment
 airfare cost increases
 damage to the image of the cruise industry

b.2 Philippines

THE Philippine economy will possibly have a huge decline, depending on how the
coronavirus pandemic develops in the next few months, according to a state-run think tank.
The country’s economic losses are estimated to reach P2.5 trillion under a “worse case”
scenario, where it is assumed that the pandemic is not contained around the world and that
the global economy would fall into a recession.

Meanwhile, losses are projected to total P1.6 trillion under a “moderate case,” wherein it is
assumed the pandemic is “effectively contained around the world” by the end of the third
quarter this year.

Extending the ECQ (enhanced community quarantine) by one more month may potentially
cost the Philippine economy billions of pesos due to possible declines in household
consumption as workers remain unemployed for longer periods.

A possible long-term impact has been a decline of business travel and international conferencing, and the rise of their
virtual, online equivalents.[4] Concerns have been raised over the effectiveness of travel restrictions to contain the
spread of COVID-19.[5]

b.3 world

The rapid outbreak of the coronavirus presents an alarming health crisis that the world is grappling with.
In addition to the human impact, there is also a significant commercial impact being felt globally. As
viruses know no borders, the impacts will continue to spread. In fact, 94 percent of the Fortune 1000 are
already seeing COVID-19 disruptions.1

The further the outbreak widens and the longer it persists, the greater the chance of a more prolonged impact on the
global economy and, by extension, real estate markets.  At this point it is difficult to separate the actual current and
likely economic impact from the fear-gripping news sources and financial markets.  The exact trajectory of the
outbreak and the resulting economic effect is unknowable.  We suggest a scenario planning approach, rather than
betting on any bold predictions, with a focus on preparedness for either a mild to moderate slowdown that is
transitory in nature or for a more severe and sustained slowdown.   

the longer-term societal and real estate impacts should not be overlooked.  The impact and aftermath will change our
way of living and working, potentially leading to new operational models.  Could it prove to be the catalyst for
certain secular shifts?

 Office – increased remote working and a greater focus on health, well-being and productivity.
 Retail – the normalisation of online grocery shopping, forcing a change in retailer behaviour. 
 Industrial – the de-globalisation of supply chains to mitigate risk.
 Sustainability – changed perception of travel and renewed emphasis on sustainable practices.
 Technology – increased integration of technology, particularly PropTech and MedTech, impacting all
aspects of life and business.

C. Discuss the lockdown policy being implemented in your: (40 points)

c.1 barangay
Our barangay policy has been strict since the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ)
started last March 16, 2020. Every head of the household in our barangay was given a
quarantine pass. It was indicated that there will be a scheduled date and time allowable
for us to be able to go outside of our subdivision or houses to buy groceries, medicines,
to go to the hospital for medical assistance or to do bank transactions. Ours initially
stated that our head of the household is only allowed to go outside every Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 6:00am to 10:00am and 2:00pm to 5:00pm. However, the official Facebook
page of our barangay announced that the new schedule for our barangay will now be
6:00pm to 5:00pm straight. There will only be one (1) person allowed to go out per
household and anyone who violates the policy will be brought to the barangay hall for
the processing of the violation. There are also barangay checkpoints whenever you go
beyond your barangay area. They always check for the Q-Pass to make sure that the
schedule is correct.

c.2 city/municipality/town

According to the advisory posted last March 17 from official Facebook page of the City
Information Office (CIO) of Cabuyao, the municipality of Cabuyao announced that all
workers from the municipality’s public sector will be suspended except from the Health
and Emergency Services of the city starting March 17 due to the Community Quarantine
over the Entire Luzon. This is to give services to the needs of the Cabuyeños.

Also, the page posted on April 17, 2020 the Isolation Facility for COVID-19 suspect and probable cases of the City of
Cabuyao. The City Government of Cabuyao in its effort to combat COVID-19 has established an Isolation Facility for
suspected COVID-19 patients at the new Cabuyao City Hospital.
There is also a particular barangay in Cabuyao, Barangay Niugan, that created portable and mini disinfecting stations
for their barangay residents when entering and leaving their barangay. It is situated on both entries of the barangay
but most of the disinfecting stations are located on the main road of the barangay.

Everyone is directed to stay at home during the Enhanced Community Quarantine to help stop the spread of the
virus. But in the case that it is needed to go outside, it is strictly implemented to have Social Distancing of 1 meter
and onlye Barangay and City officials are only allowed to be outside without schedule.

c.3 region

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is directing local government units (LGUs)
and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to strictly enforce the closure of non-essential business
establishments while the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is still being implemented until April 30
in Luzon amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. It is with the ex ception of those
providing or manufacturing basic necessities such as food, medicine, water, banking and
remittance centers, power, energy, telecommunication, and the like. In all such establishments
allowed to operate, the LGUs must monitor to ensure the operation of a skeletal workforce only,
as well as strict social distancing measures.

The province of Laguna has been placed under total lockdown on Saturday afternoon due to the
threat of COVID-19. The lockdown took effect at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, Laguna Governor
Ramil Hernandez announced on Facebook.

"Ipinag-utos sa lahat ng awtoridad sa lalawigan ng Laguna ang implementasyon ng TOTAL

LOCKDOWN ng probinsya at mahigpit na pagsunod sa lahat ng panuntunan sa pagpapatupad nito,"
he said.

Hernandez then asked for the public's cooperation and understanding.

Residents are expected to stay home during the total lockdown.

Exempted from the lockdown are workers in the medical services, funeral services, emergency
responders, security services, banks, money transfer services, supermarkets, groceries, convenience
and sari-sari stores, hypermarkets, public markets, pharmacies and drugstores, and food
chains/restaurants/carinderias engaged in delivery and takeout.

Also exempted are delivery personnel of cargoes, workers in manufacturing facilities engaged in the
production and distribution of food, essential and hygiene products, medicines and vitamins and
medical products, logistics/warehouse establishments employees, telecommunications personnel,
energy companies' personnel, and water and sanitation companies' workers.

Only one person per household will be allowed to leave the home to avail of the services of the
mentioned establishments.
Authorized persons such as government skeletal force of the Executive branch, capital market
personnel, DOLE skeletal staff for Tulong Hanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers
(TUPAD) are also among those exempted.

Hernandez said workers who are stranded due to the lockdown should go back to their employers and
ask them for assistance.

The governor said the total lockdown will be in effect as long as it is needed.

c.4 How satisfied are you with the existing enhanced community quarantine in Luzon?

The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was implemented to lessen to

lessen COVID-19 cases from affecting a greater population and putting more Filipinos
at risk. However, the government should take into consideration is the impact this
pandemic is creating on the rural communities.

Since the ECQ, there are cities specifically in the greater Manila, who have been
somehow lenient in implementing the strict guideline for community quarantine. Namely
in Balintawak, the social distancing and the checking of temperature are not followed
during the purchasing schedule in the wet market. Although we can take into account
the huge number of people residing in that area, the regulations can still be
implemented if only the barangay and government officials in that city will be stricter
with the social distancing and disinfecting of constituents. With that, I think there is a
lack of manpower in the implementation side of things.

Besides the people implementing the ECQ, the rising number in Luzon only proves that
most of us comment on the laborers and workers who have resisted staying at home
despite the problems that the virus can bring, and still continue to work to bring food on
their table. I can’t blame them since it is the only way for them to stay afloat amidst the
crisis.

I would say that even though taking into account the unpreparedness of our country,
there is a detailed guideline for the ECQ but the residents and the city officials should
work hand in hand, with the residents doing their part by staying at home and the
officials implementing proper social distancing and protocols.

D. If you were the Brgy. Chair/Mayor/Governor/President, what suggestions can you

offer to help solve the pandemic? (30 points)
Since the pandemic is foreseen to take months before it can be effectively contained, I
will make sure that our food producers should be amply protected and supported to
ensure continues production of food supply. Their continued activity is vital to our ability
to sustain the fight.
 With an increasing shift to e-commerce, I will suggest the need to ensure the internal
supply chains and delivery mechanisms that can cope with demand to provide the
highest quality customer experience. This can be achieved with comprehensive end-to-
end supply chain management, alongside advancing their ability to model and predict
consumer behavior, especially in times of uncertainty and disruption.

I will continue to Share and Exchange knowledge, skills and wisdom in improving
immune systems using available resources in the communities, essential food and
medicine preparations, especially through social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
since almost everyone in the Philippines has access to it. Let us also promote sharing of
seeds for urban and rural gardening among peoples to dismantle the seed-control of
multi-national corporations. This will help promote, support and practice Sustainable,
Ecological and Natural Agriculture and production.

The availability and accessibility of free health care services and prioritize a pandemic-
resilient medical research are also some of the suggestions to help solve the pandemic.
The mass and accessible Testing for all, particularly the frontliners, and the most
vulnerable sectors might also aid to slowly decrease the spread of the virus.

Let us call for public access for all of any vaccine and medicine that may be developed
against the pandemic. This is in order to counter multi-national pharmaceutical
corporations from monopolizing and profiting from any discovery.

Technology upgrades
 In line with the technology-enabled business climate we currently operate in,
organizations should rethink the way their employees collaborate with each other and
customers - within the office, regionally and globally.
 By investing in internal technology, organizations can teach employees how to
effectively leverage powered execution tools such as cloud-office technology and zero-
touch models. This will help ensure that not only in times of crisis are teams better
equipped to work remotely, but as the business environment continues to shift,
employees are able to adapt alongside it and continue serving customers.

`By analyzing past events and hypothesizing future threats, organizations are able to identify
strategic and concentrated supplies that are at risk in major crises, and most importantly,
recognize when current internal risk capacities prove insufficient.