COVID Diaries

In China, people are fearful of a new wave of COVID-19 infections supposedly coming from foreigners. Kylie, an OFW there, tells us about the night she was turned away at a restaurant, and how authorities handle and track potential cases.

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"Luis" volunteers to drive frontliners and other stranded individuals. Parents who need to get their child to the hospital, a breadwinner who has to get a much-needed paycheck to feed the family... Luis finds a glaring disparity between those with cars and those without.

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In light of recent incidents between citizens and the police, many ask: How can law enforcement and LGUs respond with empathy in this crisis? A daughter talks to her mother after she was arrested at their local market.

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"I signed up for the job... But I never thought na halos tratuhin kami na parang robot."

An anonymous laboratory technician describes what her workday looks like in this pandemic.

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Fueled by passion and armed with technology, the Filipino youth have been organizing relief operations and fundraising—even when far from home. Aljo Dolores of Bayanihan Pulilan shares how the youth have risen to the occasion to help their hometown in Bulacan.

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Grey Diamante, a volunteer kunduktor for the Office of the Vice President's free shuttle services, talks about the help they extend to our frontliners, as well as the fears that unravel when she gets home.

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"Hindi nga ba kami essential? Ang services na binibigay namin ay hindi ganoon kahalaga?" BPO employee "Midnight" shares his story of transitioning to work from home, and acknowledges the efforts of "hidden frontliners" whose services we are reliant on.

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Filipinos working abroad face a dual challenge: worrying about their own safety while feeling helpless to protect loved ones back home. Based in London, Joaquin Malolos shares his struggle - and how he found a sense of purpose.

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Human rights lawyer Ross Tugade had just moved to Turin, Italy for studies before the outbreak began. Alone and under lockdown in her apartment, Ross tells us about the struggles of being away from home at this difficult time—and what keeps her going.

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School's out, summer is just around the corner, and the kids are stuck at home. Eight-year-old Gael and six-year-old Nacho talk about COVID-19, and what they've been doing while quarantined at home. Here's how you can keep safe according to them.

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