IN the headlines of a lot of tri-media networks, public support for our frontliners regarding the Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) has been pouring in profusely. There is a sense of bayanihan (cooperation) growing after the initial reaction of confusion and unpreparedness, of misunderstandings and of unguarded moments by Filipinos. Now, it is becoming clear that the government acted swiftly in order to contain the virus, albeit not perfectly but also not too late to be sorry.

In the event of the closures of business establishments, slowdown of manufacturing and productivity, construction stoppages and ban of public transport, people became more aware of staying at home, concerned for the welfare of others and praying this pandemic will end quickly. Big business groups like San Miguel Corp., Pagcor (Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corp.), Wilcon Depot Inc., SM firms, Villar Group of Companies and a lot more have stepped forward, donating in tons of cash or in kind to fight Covid-19. Even small and medium enterprises have also chipped in by sending homemade PPE (personal protective equipment), food, free transport services for healthcare workers and the like. Local government units have started distributing food rations to depressed barangays (villages) and have opened their social services department to citizens just to help them get through this crisis.

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