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    The Philippines implemented one of the longest and strictest lockdowns in response to COVID-19. Metro Manila and other provinces were placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine starting in January 2020 with over 6,000 confirmed cases. Regulations included mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing, and business closures. Unemployment rose significantly, but the government launched economic and social programs to help vulnerable groups. While some criticized the government response as incompetent, surveys found most Filipinos believed the actions taken were appropriate given the uncertainties of the pandemic.

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    The Philippines implemented one of the longest and strictest lockdowns in response to COVID-19. Metro Manila and other provinces were placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine starting in January 2020 with over 6,000 confirmed cases. Regulations included mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing, and business closures. Unemployment rose significantly, but the government launched economic and social programs to help vulnerable groups. While some criticized the government response as incompetent, surveys found most Filipinos believed the actions taken were appropriate given the uncertainties of the pandemic.

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    The Philippines implemented one of the longest and strictest lockdowns in response to COVID-19. Metro Manila and other provinces were placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine starting in January 2020 with over 6,000 confirmed cases. Regulations included mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing, and business closures. Unemployment rose significantly, but the government launched economic and social programs to help vulnerable groups. While some criticized the government response as incompetent, surveys found most Filipinos believed the actions taken were appropriate given the uncertainties of the pandemic.

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    The Philippines implemented one of the longest and strictest lockdowns in response to COVID-19. Metro Manila and other provinces were placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine starting in January 2020 with over 6,000 confirmed cases. Regulations included mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing, and business closures. Unemployment rose significantly, but the government launched economic and social programs to help vulnerable groups. While some criticized the government response as incompetent, surveys found most Filipinos believed the actions taken were appropriate given the uncertainties of the pandemic.

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    The government’s response to the unseen

    Based on an article, the Philippines' response to COVID-19 was


    described as one of the longest and strictest lockdowns. Besides their
    emergency response, How exactly did our government respond to the uprising
    problems of the country?

    As described by the World Health Organization, Coronavirus


    Disease is an infectious disease that will have you experience mild to
    moderate respiratory illness. In January of 2020, the first suspected case in
    the Philippines was investigated. Intendedly, the lockdown was only for a
    month. An article showed that at that time, the country had 6,456 confirmed
    positive covid-19 cases, 426 deaths, and 612 recoveries. With the alarming
    number of reported positive COVID-19 cases, the cities of Metro Manila and
    other provinces were under Enhanced Community Quarantine. Regulations
    that had been implemented under the lockdown/ECQ include wearing masks
    and face shields. Everyone was instructed to stay at home. In addition, only
    one member of each household is allowed to go and buy their essentials.
    Mass gatherings were strictly prohibited as well as the suspension of classes
    for all grade levels. Going on vacation in or outside of the country was
    prohibited as well. Businesses were forced to close, excluding those who
    provide the services and essential goods for the people. The government puts
    the responsibility to the military and police in ensuring that the people obeyed
    the health protocols. The government's response was described as draconian
    in fighting against the war on Covid-19.

    During the first half of 2020, unemployment rose to 17.7%,


    indicating that Filipinos would not be able to get their old jobs back. COVID-19
    put a halt on the economic state of the country. Hence, the Philippine four-
    pillar policy gave help to the vulnerable by providing social health protection
    that includes the OFWs and monetary measures that supply credit guarantees
    for small businesses. Moreover, it helped in expanding resources for the
    medical workers and also added financial support to crucial sectors such as
    agriculture and services. Because of the pandemic, the government
    recognizes the importance of science and technology in fighting against this
    disease.
    However, articles have stated that the government displayed
    incompetence regarding the several precautionary measures implemented.
    Survey responses were conducted. Results declared that most people
    deemed that the government had acted appropriately to handle the outbreak.
    Despite the uncertainties, the government does their utmost to locate the best
    solution to every situation.

    Cites used:
    https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2020/12/23/were-the-philippines-covid-19-responses-
    sufficient/
    https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7154063/
    https://www.statista.com/statistics/1103474/philippines-population-perception-of-
    government-response-coronavirus-covid-19/
    https://www.rappler.com/nation/coronavirus-metro-manila-lockdown-begins
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590061720300521

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