Mauka, malangka, magutom, ugsa manggawas kami! Try putting a dog on the leash for so long and record its movements. Chances are the animal would be aggressive. It may even bite since there is a necessity for it to be freed from the leash.
Certain cultures and families, feel that it is in the child’s best interest to put pressure on them. This pressure can look like academic pressure, career pressure, religious pressure and pressure about marriage and children. Children feel the stress both physically and psychologically. Later, they feel suffocated and most of the time rebel.
Nothing is scarier than being anxious for no reason. Random thoughts causing you to breakdown at random times, going from happy to sad or mad to hysterical, spells of loneliness that cause you to think that no one loves you or cares about you, whether it be friend or family. It just takes one trigger to create all these moments to happen in an instant (McDaniel, 2017).
Now, what happens when the government is the one to disallow or “limit” you to move around that you feel pressured to stay inside for a long time? What happens if all the resources you have are drained and the constant fear of being hungry and being infected is looming over you? Anxiety and anger come in.
The lancet.com reported: Quarantine is often an unpleasant experience for those who undergo it. Separation from loved ones, the loss of freedom, uncertainty over disease status, and boredom can, on occasion, create dramatic effects. Suicide has been reported, substantial anger generated, and lawsuits brought following the imposition of quarantine in previous outbreaks. The potential benefits of mandatory mass quarantine need to be weighed carefully against the possible psychological costs. Successful use of quarantine as a public health measure requires us to reduce, as far as possible, the negative effects associated with it.
On March 22 to April 4, 2021 Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal are placed under a stricter general community quarantine to control the surge in coronavirus cases in the country. The IATF imposed a two-week GCQ bubble in the aforementioned areas.
A bubble setup, according to CNN Philippines, applies to a cluster of people restricted from going in and out of a covered area unless they are authorized to do so. Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal — also known as the "NCR plus" — are placed under one bubble setup on the said dates, which means only authorized persons can do essential travel into and out of these areas. Essential travel between these provinces is also allowed, National Task Force against COVID-19 spokesperson Restituto Padilla said.
Despite the move, the surge of COVID 19 infection happened. The Philippines reported 9,838 coronavirus cases on Friday (Mar 26, 2021), marking the highest daily jump since the pandemic began, as the World Bank warned that vaccinations needed to be a priority to limit further deaths and support the country's health system. A recent spike in infections has forced authorities to widen tighter restrictions in the capital Manila to surrounding provinces, but once-a-day religious services with up to 10 percent of a church's capacity will be allowed in the week ahead of Easter (Channel News Asia).
Some officials blamed the people for the recent rate of infections. But how can “the poor” survive if their movements are limited? They need to go out to look for a living. Have these false “public servants” experienced living in the squatters’ area where the houses do not have space enough to stretch one’s body? What about the heat you feel since the weather bureau already declared the DRY SEASON commencing?
The Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC) – the largest coalition of health groups in the country – issued the plea in a press conference on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, saying the spike in cases shows the failure to sustain safe environments reported Sofia Tomacruz.
Dr Antonio Dans, an internal medicine specialist and epidemiologist, pointed out that there is not much else Filipinos can do to keep safe if areas like malls, workplaces, and public transport are not adjusted to prevent the spread of the virus. "Humihingi kami ng tulong. Tama na 'yung pagbibintang sa mga tao. They are doing everything they can," he said.
Prof. Stephen Reicher from the University of St Andrews has continually said that compliance on health protocols is between 80% and 90%, which is historically very high for such lockdowns. We must ensure that the government is properly and fully called to account for its management of the pandemic and that the public is not used as a scapegoat.
The term scapegoat has evolved to refer to individuals or peoples who are symbolically or concretely made to bear responsibility for the faults or problems of others. For individuals, scapegoating is a psychological defense mechanism of denial through projecting responsibility and blame on others.
Why can’t persons demand for a solid solution on this problem since the elected leaders vowed to serve the people and NOT blame them? Let the people be unleashed. Else, there are those who are readying themselves to BITE!
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