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In March 2020, the world came to a halt due to the pandemic. Most of our regular day-to-day activities became restricted. Things like traveling and socializing are strictly prohibited because it puts people at risk of contracting the virus. We are stuck in our own homes; thus, the only way we can communicate with our friends and distant family members is through the Internet. Thanks to internet service providers, we were able to make this possible. On April 17, 2020, Globe Telecom Inc. posted an advertisement on their youtube channel titled "Sama-sama sa Distansya" which showcases all of these. It is perfectly summarized by the dialogue, "Diyan ka muna, at dito ako, magkalayo dahil close tayo." We need to keep our loved ones safe from infection by voluntarily separating ourselves from them. Fortunately for most of us, we have access to an internet connection, so we still have a way to communicate with our loved ones regardless of distance.           

Many people say that love is the greatest force in the universe, but nothing is comparable to the love of a mother and her child. From the moment of conception, a mother nourishes her child, nurturing them with warmth and tenderness and loving them like no other. She shields them from the world's harshness and, with each passing day, like a rose's soft petals. And as the child ventures out into the world, the mother's love remains a guiding force, a compass that points them toward their true north. Even as the child grows and matures, their bond remains steadfast and true.

Posted on May 11, 2020, a commercial by VicksPhillippines showcased this type of love. The plot of this commercial shows how a mother and her child spend their time together even from afar, hence the title of the commercial, Care from Afar. This also symbolizes how Vicks vapor rub is comparable to mother care since most Filipino mothers used Vicks vapor rub on their children when they were younger, especially when they have a fever since Vicks vapor rub effectively alleviates a fever. Thus, even in the midst of the pandemic, where majority of our day-to-day lives are restricted, a mother's care will always find a way to be received by their children, despite the distance separating them. This commercial's target audience is people who want to show care for their loved ones regardless of distance, just like the mother in this commercial. The products advertised to the target audience are superb in their intended purpose. Once again, as seen in the commercial, the mother still found a way to care for her child even if they are separated by a great distance. This commercial advertises their product by creating a story that is very relatable to many people. There is no media manipulation since the scenes in this commercial depict a real-life scenario relatable to all of us.