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When you think about change, what comes into your mind? The seasons, growth, memories… So many renditions for the meaning of change, yet the collective knowledge of every one of us is that change is, well, constant. This year’s magazine edition is called, “Delta.” As what the title paints, this issue tackles the metamorphosis of our lives, etched in one reading material. As seen on the cover, the model stayed perfectly still, despite the changes happening around him; quite a unique insight to the saying ‘Change is constant.’ By being the constant thing in this world that offer changes every second, we offer you stories in hopes that you’d take comfort and learnings from.

We know perfectly well how every little thing can change in just a mere second; like how you’re drenched in rain by a simple goodbye, or how one simple misstep can cause you to say goodbye. For centuries, we’ve been seeking for the one thing we cannot afford: change. I believe that change comes when it wants to, when one deserves to. In order for us to change, most of the times, something must be put on the pedestal. May it be sleepless nights, stare-into-the-nothingness moments, continual tears, or dreams flushed in the drain. Oftentimes, we think about how we want things to stay as it is, but we know that we’re asking the impossible. As what nature dictates, it is in our blood to survive or be eaten alive. Hence, change comes in right that moment, when you’re about to lose grasp of the very reality you cling on. And then, something just snaps.

After reading this issue, we hope that something inside of you snaps too. Hopefully, for the best.

In a blink of an eye, everything changed. It was the worst time of the year.

Daily average of mortality rates scaled gradually in the course of time. Thousands of businesses such as hotels, restaurants and shops were brought upon to closure. Aggregate employment remained below its pre-recession level. To put it simply, drawbacks from miscellaneous sectors were everywhere. But many of these are only a fraction of the entire repercussions of the socalled “COVID-19 crisis,” it suggests a much bigger picture to look into.

Countries from all over the world felt the heavy impact of this crisis but a few had seriously considered the contingency that the world economy might be shaken to its foundations by a communicable disease. Sadly, one of them is our country – the Philippines. In its whole 15 years, 2020 has been the year of suffering to many Filipinos; about 4.5 million Filipinos have lost their jobs due to implementations of measures that severely impact individuals’ personal and social lives, including closing institutions – and understandably, opportunities being halted.

Anyhow, as one door closes, another one opens.

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The other fraction of COVID-19’s repercussions was the beginning of new trends and opportunities. An outbreak of start-up businesses and online jobs from logistics, educational technology, enterprise services, financial technology and healthcare sectors suddenly appeared into the mainstream. For instance, operations of food delivery services became a good fortune to the current system. GrabFood, foodpanda, LalaFood and other companies employed several Filipinos due to the increasing demand and interest led by the imposed closure of restaurants and diners during this pandemic.

Moreover, the trend of retail establishments flooded the country. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, etc. created a path for people to survive. Online selling of apparels, pastries, and other possibilities became an irresistible option to generate income for living. And with technology serving as the backbone, 84% of the founders say that they expect to have normalized operations within six months.

At some point, however, not all individuals are showered by luck. There are people who fail to magnify their businesses and produce consistent gains. As a result, growing online barter networks have revealed another facet of the Filipino culture of “bayanihan,” as they assist people in obtaining their necessities as well as wants without spending money. It works as people post items up for barter, while other members can post their counteroffers in the comment section, and a “deal” between two parties will be made. Indeed, this cashless exchange became an instant hit; it became a tool to ease down the current pain of our people especially here in the Philippines. Starting from the City of Love, Iloilo City, this avenue became widely popular to Bacolod, Davao, and other cities throughout the country.

Notwithstanding, as the COVID-19 pandemic is restricting local dwellers away from public transit, a huge

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In fact, global bicycle sales have surged to a point where even Taiwan’s Giant, the world’s biggest bike maker, has struggled to meet demand. Everywhere, even while walking down the streets, cyclists can be seen rolling through their variant bikes – mountain bike, road bike, street BMX or even a classic bike - giving them the ultimate benefits – fun, freedom, and self-development in spite of the crisis. Now, being the most prominent outdoor workout and recreation, it continues to gain ground among the local enthusiasts and aspirants.

Still and all, the COVID-19 pandemic presents humanity with an extraordinary challenge. It is how we can transcend upon it. .

Accordingly, the generation of COVID-19 vaccines has been given much attention and prioritization. The United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries have provided emergency authorization to three COVID vaccinations. Two of the vaccines, manufactured by central pharmaceutical corporations like Pfizer and BioNTech and Moderna, respectively, both utilized mRNA – a breakthrough genetic technology. The third vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, employs a chimpanzee virus to transfer DNA for a component of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. (While Russia, China, and India have developed their own vaccinations, they have not been widely approved outside of a few nations.)

COVID-19 era has been a period of transformation.

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