Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Division of Ligao City
BICOL REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Tuburan, Ligao City
Telefax: (052) 485- 2417
Email: admin@brshs.net

PRACTICAL RESEARCH I

RESEARCH APPROVAL FORM

Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Small and Medium Business in the Hospitality Industry.

Proponents: 1. Abraham, Kodie

2. Carolino, Zoe Thea
3. Manaog, Krisha Anne
4. Rubis, Danielle Marie
5. Ruivivar, Christiana Grace
6. Laut, Khayle Joushua
7. Lopez, Mark David
8. Muñoz, Rafael Luis
Gr.11 - FISHER

Introduction:

On December 8, 2019, the government of Wuhan, China, announced that health authorities were treating dozens
of new virus cases, identified as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since then, COVID-19, a new strain of SARS (SARS-
CoV-2), has grown into a global pandemic and spreading across many countries. A highly transmissible respiratory disease,
COVID-19 spreads through contact with other infected individuals, with symptoms such as fever, cough, and breathing
problems. Transmission can also occur from asymptomatic individuals, with up to 40% of infected persons remaining
asymptomatic. Other factors that facilitate infection include speed and efficiency of COVID-19 transmission, airborne
transmission, close contact between infected and non-infected individuals, vulnerability of immunocompromised
individuals with specific underlying health conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory
problems), susceptibility of persons over 65 and contact with persons who have traveled to locations with a high number
of cases.

To date, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19 disease,
has affected 213 countries and territories around the world with 14 million cases and half a million deaths. Control efforts
worldwide led to travel bans and restrictions. In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte placed the entire Luzon
archipelago on enhanced community quarantine on March 16, 2020. Curfew, check-points and travel restrictions were
implemented. Business and school activities were suspended indefinitely. People were forced to stay in their homes.

The current COVID-19 outbreak is a reminder that these kinds of pandemics, like other rare, occurring
catastrophes, have happened in the past and might continue to occur in the future. It currently severed the economic
consequences worldwide, and indeed, there are no countries that will be unaffected. The effects not only apply to the
economy, but all of society is affected by this pandemic, which led to a dramatic change in the business industry's flow.
This special issue is a global effort to address some of the pandemic related problems that affect society.

Bicol Regional Science High School (BRSHS)

bicolrshs@yahoo.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Division of Ligao City
BICOL REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Tuburan, Ligao City
Telefax: (052) 485- 2417
Email: admin@brshs.net

Statement of the Problem:

This study is conducted to determine the impact of COVID-19 to small and medium businesses in the hospitality
industry in a community. And specifically, it sought to answer the following question:

1. What will be the major and minor effects of COVID-19 to small and medium businesses in the hospitality
industry?

Scope and Delimitation:

The study determines if the current pandemic (COVID-19) affects small and medium businesses in the hospitality
industry such as lodging, food and drink service, event planning, theme parks, and transportation. It includes hotels,
restaurants and bars.

The results of this study only intend to determine on how COVID-19 affect small and medium business in the
hospitality industries. It will not cover anything that is outside the said topic.

Bicol Regional Science High School (BRSHS)

bicolrshs@yahoo.com