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What are the challenges and difficulties that you encountered due to this pandemic?
I've run into a number of issues as a result of the pandemic, but they're all linked to communication. Communication from government officials or friends, relatives, and loved ones, that's all it is. When I first heard about the COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 Virus, which originated in China, I assumed it was a hoax designed to mislead people, because if it weren't, why isn't the country detained, and why hasn't the government adequately told us? My graduation party was canceled as a result of the government's very stupid decision. My summer plans with friends were canceled, and it was much more difficult to contact my loved ones, particularly if they were more concerned with the lockdowns than with enjoying the moment in the summer.

What are values and virtues that motivates you to keep going?
I hoped I'd be able to keep driving. I've always recalled how heartbreaking it was to learn that my mother and I wouldn't be able to move to the United States because of the pandemic; I just wanted to meet my families closer then. But, after being bored and tired of how different things had become, I finally stopped sounding that way and managed to get through the pandemic. Though God did not grant my wish to leave the Philippines and start a new life abroad, He did prevent me from taking shortcuts, and as a result, I learned to see the mundane life of a Filipino in a whole new light. And, guess what, God didn't forget about my wish; I'm here in Manila, away from the province, enjoying my final weeks before we depart for the United States.

How did these values and virtues help you?
Perseverance made me love my family more; in the middle of those dull and scary days, we were able to spend more time together, we learned a lot more about each other, and we'd even have misunderstandings that helped to lighten the mood. For the first time in years, I stopped caring about anyone else in the world and concentrated on myself and the people I really care for.

Where do you get your moral support to sustain and cheer you up?
My morale is bolstered by my family's affection and my own decisions. I decided to keep swimming, to practice yoga, to keep coding, and to improve myself for the best. My family has grown on me; I've discovered things about them that I didn't know before, and I've spoken with them for more than 5 minutes. In contrast to my younger years, when we didn't all get along, I've learned that my family loves me more than I thought they did.

Please share your final words and or advice to inspire our viewers in these critical times.
Stay solid, then. You should give more thought to yourself and your loved ones than to anything else. Despite the fact that we all have the same 24 hours in a day, you should keep in mind that a student can have fewer or more hours than a laborer. Self-discipline yourself and understand that your goals are different from theirs enough that we can all learn more about ourselves. We must all remember to have confidence in God, as he is using this pandemic to inform us about how unprepared humanity is in general for the worse.