#gcq

The US government is forcing its people, especially minimim wagers, to go out to premature release of their lockdown. Some of these workers are threatened to be terminated if they don't go to work, and some of them are forcing their employees to NOT WEAR Face mask.

Philippine scholars are adamant on EXTENDING the lockdown because according to their forecast, it would hit 10,000 if we don't. And you know what, and you know what, THE GOVERNMENT ACTUALLY LISTENS. The government is trying its best to make us stay at home (except the Ayuda line. Haha) and the only problem is the people who's fighting authority because they are bored and hot.

I know we're hitting 50 degree celsius here, but let's be mindful of the reason of the lockdown. If you want to die, don't include us. Stop lying down on your cushion and sit properly near your windows to feel fresh. Stay off from your phone and be present minded while surveying your house or whatever to avoid the boredom.

In US, some people are crying because they will need to work, but it could also mean they will die. Stop being whinny. Be thankful that your government listens to the experts.

Love this artwork from @artsyaffirmations

Today, is the official start of GCQ in Metro Manila. Immune systems, handaaaa... na! Well, eventhough it’s true that Philippines is far from being COVID free, this announcement made me feel like something has ended, and something is about to begin. I don’t know if I’m just being weird.

This decision scares me a lot because I think it’s sudden, premature, created without contingency plans, clumsy and telling the Filipinos “bahala na” at best. I know that this freedom might not help the country get back to its feet, because I believe that the negative effects of such is at a greater advantage.

This government is lacking. We were left out to fend for ourselves. We were continuously let down. Sure, there were relief goods, even some financial aid, ‘ayuda’ they call it. But is that enough? Will that be enough?

Oo, naniniwala ako, hindi lahat kasalanan ng gobyerno. May pananagutan din tayong mga mamamayan sa mga nangyayari. Pero kapag titignan mo, sa kabuuan, iniluklok ang mga lider na ito para manguna, magbigay ng suporta at gabay, maging ehemplo, atbp., ngunit tila wala tayong maaasahan. Uunahin at uunahin pa rin nila ang kanilang mga sarili at nawawala ang tunay na serbisyo sa mga mamamayan.

So ayun. I just really hope that in getting by and trying to survive this pandemic, we have learned and understood enough for us to take precautions when we go out there.