Raise Awareness To Address Vulnerability

      "Remember; when a disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed." - Steven Cyros

          Undeniably, Philippines as one of the countries located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, numerous geologic events occur here in our country. Mentioning volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. That resulted major traumatic effects. With this, the government came up with the program, National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. 

          

         Disasters, it is unpredictable that can happen anytime. May it be naturally or man-made ones. Now, the program aims to practice the precautionary measures for disasters. Bringing up the 'drop, cover and hold'. Preparedness in general. Also to help the students and other personnel on how to respond immediately and appropriately in these times. To be aware of the evacuation plan as well as on the possibilities that might occur. 

           With the power of knowledge, one can solve or can overcome problems. Having awareness and understanding about this matter is very significant. Of course, knowledge should always be partnered with application to make a holistic result.

          Although natural disasters are unexpected to come. With this program of the government, surely we can secure the possible effects that can damage us. Or at least with the basic knowledge we have through in participating the said program, it can help us a lot. Knowing that it can happen anytime. Disasters, we cannot stop it but we can do something, to have knowledge and properly use it. 

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Indestructible Filipinos, Secured Philippines

Our country Philippines is part of the Pacific Ring of fire which means that it is prone to calamities and disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruption and may more. Resilience refers to the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. There are 7c’s towards in adapting it. Control, the power to make decisions about how something is managed or done. Competence, the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. Coping, to face and deal with responsibilities, problems or difficulties in a calm or adequate manner. Confidence, having the trust to themselves. Connection, a relationship in which a person is linked or associated with someone else. Character, to have the value and wisdom that can be shared to others. Contribution, sharing what one person has, could be a thing, capability or skill. These are very essential in knowing or having knowledge about, for it enable us to develop system for protection against experiences that might be overwhelming.

In the history of the country between 2000 to 2016, natural disasters caused over 23,000 deaths and affected roughly 125 million people. With the help of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDDRRMP) is long-term national sectoral plan aiming to address four main priority areas as disaster prevention and mitigation, disaster preparedness, disaster response, rehabilitation and recovery. Mentioning the practice of every school for earthquake drills for the safety of students, teachers and school facilities. Also the presence of emergency contact information as well as home evacuation plan in every community.

Considering on the pandemic that we are experiencing, namely COVID-19. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses causing a range of illnesses, from the common cold to more serious infections such as those caused by Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus can also cause a variety of diseases in farm animals and domesticated pets. Its first identified and recorded last January 30,2020. And local transmission occurred, resulting it with 375,000 thousand cases in the country as of now. It has been affecting a lot of lives, the health of individuals and also the sources of income of many Filipinos. With these, protocols to follow were made. Including the prohibitions of minors and senior citizens to go out, to always wear face mask and face shields whenever going out.

Concluding with the resilient characteristic, the 7c’s; control, competence, confidence, connection, character and contribution. The necessary things to always keep in mind. Escorted by the awareness of the country being in the Pacific Ring of Fire, resulting for it to be prone to calamities and disasters. Coping with it in the presence of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan as well as the other authorities. Also, in the middle of pandemic, there are protocols to follow for the betterment of everyone and the country. With these, Philippines is capable of standing and recovering amidst the calamities, disasters, problems and struggles; resilience. And to also be a responsible citizen. “As separate people, we are weak, but we could be peaceful and powerful nation”, Amity Gaige.

 

 References:

John Dabell, “The 7Cs of Resilience”. Retrieved May 1, 2018

https://johndabell.com/2018/05/01/the-7-cs-of-resilience/

Shikha Jha, Arturo Martinez, Pilipinas Quising, Zemma Ardaniel, and Limin Wang, “Natural Disasters, Public Spending and Creative Destruction: A Case Study of the Philippines”. Retrieved March 2018

https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/408351/adbi-wp817.pdf

Department of Health, “COVID-19 FAQS”. Retrieved March 2, 2020

https://www.doh.gov.ph/COVID-19/FAQs

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Learning Continues Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

       

According to Department of Health, Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses causing a range of illnesses, from the common cold to more serious infections such as those caused by Middle East Respiratory Syndrome- related Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome- related Coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus can also cause a variety of diseases in farm animals and domesticated pets. This virus has been existing and spreading for a while. It was first identified in Wuhan, China then it disseminated around the world, resulting it to be called pandemic. The mentioned virus caused a lot of damage in all aspects especially in our health, those business establishments that were froze, important mass gatherings prohibited and the standard education interruption.

Giving rise to Department of Education to plan an alternative way in order for pupils and students to still have form of education considering that face-to-face learning is unadvisable. Emerging the come up of modular and mixed learning. In modular learning, pupils and students are provided with printed self-learning materials. While in mixed learning, pupils and students are still provided with self-learning materials as well as having the opportunity to meet any of the subject teachers virtually through several mobile applications. The school year supposed to start last August 24, 2020 but due to the fact that teachers aren’t yet ready for the distribution of self-learning materials, DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones announced that it was moved last October 5,2020, giving more time for teachers as well as the pupils and students to be prepared.

In the two weeks of modular and mixed learning, surely pupils and students encountered difficulties. Considering that learning is done at home, teachers aren’t around to teach and discuss. It either be self-learning or have the assistance of parents and guardians. Also the internet and signal problems. Time management in addition, owing that we have responsibilities at home, including doing household chores. As one of the students experiencing difficulties, I am still adapting in the new normal and doing my best to cope up with the lessons and activities given. In order for these problems to lessen and be addressed, we pupils and students give feedback to our advisers and teacher.

Amidst in the middle of pandemic and the struggles we are facing, education is still given attention and solution. With the help of Department of Education and its officials. With the alternative mode of learning, pupils and students will be still productive and knowledgeable. Stated its problems, I completely think that everyone as time passes by will conquer it with the help of teacher, parents and guardians. For in every problem, there is a solution.

 

References: Department of Health, “COVID-19 FAQS”. Retrieved March 2, 2020

https://www.doh.gov.ph/COVID-19/FAQs

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