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Legal Documents

Legal and important documents like birth certificates, diplomas, report cards aren't exactly necessary for a human's survival, yet they are still needed for carrying on with life in society even in the context of a pandemic.

Before the pandemic, it was no simple feat to line up and wait for hours at the respective offices for one's documents. But now, in the context of the pandemic,
with offices having irregular hours, people being advised to stay home, and the spread of the virus, the difficulty of acquiring these documents has just gotten worse.

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People were panic buying when the pandemic started to worsen. It came to a point wherein Groceries were emptied of sanitary products, most especially tissue. Due to its versatility, a lot of people would most likely buy lots of it until today.

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Bicycles

Many filipinos are in need of a stable mode of transportation that will be reliable on a day-to-day basis. There is currently an ongoing shortage of bicycles around the metro. Some may use it for their main mode of transportation while some may use it for leisure or exercise but regardless, it is definitely an essential.

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Medical aid is essential, as even during the pandemic, accidents happen. However, it is hard to decide whether someone who is injured should really be brought to the hospital, as there are a lot of sick people there, especially in the Covid ward itself. Someone who goes there for reasons other than having Covid-19 could be unnecessarily exposed to the virus.

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Going to the dentist/doctor is one of the hardest things to do since it requires you to go to possibly crowded places and thus increase the chance that you might contact COVID. And when you're a minor they might not even let you in, making the trip all for naught.

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Getting my glasses fixed/checked was difficult. My lens' grade might've gone higher, but I can't really go out (out of fear of getting COVID).

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Clothes. I don't have clothes that fit me anymore and since we can't go outside, I couldn't buy clothes that fit me.

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Physical Therapy is, for me, one of the essential things I need but could not access due to the pandemic. It involves going into close contact with my coach since I need his help in healing my chronic injuries that cause me pain when I train at home.

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I believe that in our situation right now, electronics and a good and reliable Internet connection are some of the things that are most essential to us since these are the materials that are used the most in the new settings we are in

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During the pandemic, most essential goods became expensive due to the large demand.  This made essential goods to become inaccessible to families ,who lose their jobs and cannot afford expensive products.

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In my opinion electronics would be something that is now essential. This is due to the fact that most work and school related activities are now being done through an online setting in order to minimize contact with other people

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Sanitizing Equipments are basic essentials needed to maintain the cleanliness of the area to be able to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Though we can say that we have online classes, I still think that it is not as helpful as face-to-face classes because some people do not have access to the internet or does not possess the necessary materials to attend online classes. In turn, many students are left behind.

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An affordable internet connection that performs efficiently and consistently is something I find to be needed in our country during this pandemic. Several businesses and schools have to rely on the internet to continue functioning, with business meetings and classes being conducted online instead of psychically. I believe we have reached this point as the internet service providers were not well-equipped to cater their services during a pandemic. Due to the minimal competition faced by internet service providers, there was little reason to advance or innovate their current services from a perspective focused on profit. As such, a stable connection may be unaffordable for most given the current prices for high internet speeds. A good connection is not aided by the increased usage of the internet during the pandemic, with the greater internet traffic hampering decent speeds.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/technology/coronavirus-working-from-home-internet.html

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Accessible healthcare, due to current circumstances, not a lot of people are able to afford to pay for medical bills.

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It is essential for me because it's part of my way to relax and take care of my mental health. However, due to the health protocols, it is risky to go to these types of facilities.

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The COVID-19 vaccine plays an important role in controlling and preventing the outbreak of diseases by creating herd immunity. However, its production has bioethical concerns regarding unequal distribution and health disparities that hinder its accessibility worldwide.

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This is essential but not easily accessible. Many students in the Philippines do not have access to stable WiFi connection, making it harder to adjust in the online setting.

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Dental services for those with braces as it is not easily accessible for them to go monthly to the dentist.

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Since humans are social people, being far apart from relatives, friends, schoolmates, workmates, and anyone else that may be important to someone gravely affects one's mental health and overall well-being. We lack physical contact with one another and use online platforms to interact with each other, though most of the time it just never feels the same.

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Students need good internet to have smooth online classes and to submit requirements.

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Given that the medium for learning in the pandemic is online, many have resolved to create space for their computers, writing materials, notebooks, etc. However, not many have the luxury of space to place a table or workstation. As such, I have reason to believe that affordable and ergonomic furniture would be something the people need. It allows for their space to be efficient and gives enough room for their workspace. an example would be a bed that can turn into a desk space when needed.

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Internet connection - During the ongoing pandemic, many people, specifically students, have been struggling to have a stable internet connection for their online classes. With that, it may affect their overall education. So, providing students a stable internet connection must be essential in order for all students to still have the education that they need.

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In unprecedented times like these when we are forced to be geographically apart, having access to a reliable internet connection is absolutely critical. This has always been a problem in our country and the pandemic simply magnified how much there needs to be done to these infrastructures.

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I think that a stable internet connection is really needed, because it is not easily accessible to everyone. With the birth of the online classes, a stable wifi and technology is needed to be able to operate.

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During the pandemic, resources have greatly declined and grown scarce as production became slower even when demand grew higher as companies and corporations now have limited capacity due to the observance of safety measures. Our needs had drastically changed with a spike of demand for wireless internet connection, gadgets, house clothes, sanitary products, and etc. Though as our culture has changed, the product we essentially need the most which I'd like to emphasize is medication and health care products. This is a basic physiological need during this global pandemic as cases continue to spike and health care services are limited, especially due to the ignorance of the government. As health care service are very limited at a time like this, medication is very important as currently, we would not always be duly accommodated in hospitals due to priority systems and limited resources.

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With the rise of covid cases, the demand for face masks rose having this necessity often sold out in stores. Most people panic buy these in bulk which is why some others cannot easily purchase this item.

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Due to electronics being more demanded now it is harder to access and purchase them. They are essential in this pandemic because most activities nowadays are usually done using electronic devices

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Health care system - because this is our first line of defense whenever we have outbreak like the covid-19. Apparently, we are not prepared and we have to double the work to survive this pandemic.
Psycho-spiritual stability & mental health - because this experience is new to us, we need to be more patient and emphatic. This scenario reminds us that we need one another and to realize that God alone is in control.

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Human interactions are taken for granted usually by people. Taken for granted because we all believe that it will always be available to us. This lockdown due to the pandemic and the pandemic itself has deprived us of this.
People can show how much they care from a simple pat on the back, a touch on the arm or even with a strong grip, but these are not longer things we can expect during the pandemic and we are left feeling lonely, disjointed and apart from all that we care for.

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Proper quarantine facilities available at home - Although it is emphasized that prevention is better than cure, most people do not know how to take proper action at home when a member of the family has contracted CoViD. For those with spacious houses, it may not be as big of a problem, though everyday activities for the family would be more difficult. This is an even bigger challenge for those with limited space in their home. If there can be a product that can limit the spread of the virus for at-home quarantining, it can ease the capacity of the hospitals and also help prevent the spread of the virus within a household.

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In my opinion an important thing we need right now are vegetables. Because of the demand the prices of these have increased and we receive less and although it can be bought we might not be able to buy enough.

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With the pandemic, hospitals became hotspots. For people needing treatment for anything other than Covid-19, it became a high risk situation especially in the beginning of the pandemic

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When the pandemic began, all of us lost a part of our lives, and amongst those are some essentials for us humans.

As simple as having the freedom to go anywhere was taken away, and that freedom is vital as it is part of keeping our sanity intact and meeting more of our needs. Due to that, a lot of people have mentally declined.

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There are a lot of essentials to humans that have been affected because of the global pandemic we are currently facing. This can range from public healthcare, availability of various foods and sustainable products, jobs, public gatherings, and so much more.

The result of the relatively decrease in the accessibility of products and services like these could lead to various effects, that could change the usual way the community lives as a whole, hence the trend of the term, "new normal".

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A stable internet connection is necessary since classes and work are now done mostly online. It is important to have a stable internet connection to cope with the current setting.

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Reliable healthcare. It's difficult to find access without being worried of exposure to Covid.

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As a student, it is very important to have a reliable Internet connection in order to understand online classes. With the poor WiFi speed in the country, it can be difficult at times to stay connected in class.

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I feel like food is not easily accessible because going out to get food is a risk and ordering makes it more expensive.

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Something that is essential but is not accessible are massage parlors. Because of social distancing and the fear of COVID, people are afraid to go outside and spend time in massage parlors.

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I personally think that certain SERVICES like public transportation, medical consultation, and stable and affordable internet connection are some that are badly needed by many during the pandemic.

The lack of these services has a cascading effect on accessibility of products. For instance, if people cannot consult with their doctor, they would not have any prescription on the medicines they need. Or, in order to participate in online class or work, one has to have the necessary gadgets and reliable connection (pocket wifi, etc) to make it happen.

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ER hospital services for non-Covid cases
Minor surgical procedures for minor ailments
Doctor’s consultation and prescription to buy medicines like antibiotics
Eye care check-up and eye health assessment
Reliable internet connectivity especially in rural areas
Delivery and transportation services in rural areas

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Mr Mallillin

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Because of the pandemic various barbershops have closed and this risks the health of people who want to get a haircut since there is no social distancing.

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In the midst of a pandemic, online platforms have been the primary means of communication. However, fast and reliable internet connections, being a requirement of these online communication platforms, are still lacking in most parts of the country.

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I think telemedicine is a service we need during this pandemic, since many Filipinos are still hesitant to go to the hospital for consultations or check-ups

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Reliable internet connection is essential due to online classes and those who work at home.

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One product that is an essential to humans but cannot be easily accessed in this time of pandemic is groceries because of quarantine and the number of people that need to go to supermarkets for these essentials make it harder to get these essentials.

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Stable Internet and Gadgets

An affordable and high-quality internet connection is something important but not easily accessible for many Filipinos amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With countless schools and businesses forced to go online amidst quarantine protocols, poorer employees and students face more difficulties in connecting to the internet to be able to work properly.  One of the better examples of these is the plight of many public school students in Metro Manila who either lack good internet or the proper gadgets to continue their education for 2020-2021, a phenomenon that prompted a failed movement amongst upper-class college students in November of 2020 to go on strike and call for an academic freeze until they felt that the government had responded to its citizens' needs.

Sources:
https://cnnphilippines.com/life/culture/2020/5/20/internet-access-pandemic.html

https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/11/642439/philippines-academic-freeze-rejected#:~:text=MANILA%3A%20Malacanang%20has%20supported%20the,nation%20in%20the%20past%20weeks.

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2016/03/12/globe-no-internet-access-in-80-of-public-schools/

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I think that the most basic needs of a human, such as food and water has become much, much harder to access during this time of the pandemic because of the high risk that comes with going out of our homes.

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I think a product that is essential but not easily accessible is basically anything "essential", like food, disinfectants and among others. Based on some recent experiences, these products have become so difficult to come across because of the sheer amount of people bulk-buying, leaving  the stock supply low for other consumers

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l still think that masks and sanitary equipment is not easily accessible during this time of the pandemic since they are still limited in stocks as well as they are expensive.

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Isa sa mga nakita kong problema, lalo na sa mga kabataang mag-aaral ngayong pandemya, ay ang kakulangan o kawalan ng gadget para sa kanilang pag-aaral. Higit sa WiFi, marami ang pamilyang walang laptop o computer na magagamit sa pag-aaral. Kung mayroon mang cellphone, pinagkakasya na lamang ito para magampanan ang mga gawaing pang-eskwela. Samantalang ang ilan naman ay nag-aaral sa modular na pamamaraan.

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I think one of the main products that is essential but not easily accessible right now is technology. Many people need technology for things like working from home or online classes, but not that many people can afford to buy these things especially with the number of people loosing their jobs now.

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For me, it's food. A lot of people always buy bulks of food, which often results in some supermarkets being short of food.

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In our current context, I think that a product that is useful but is not readily available or are to expensive are medical products like alcohol and hand sanitizers.

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Due to the risk of COVID-19 that comes with leaving our homes,  a number of people have begun ordering their meals via delivery. While they will get their desired meals, they can never  be sure if it was brought to them in a safe manner. It is with this that I believe that the customers need assurance that their meals are safe to eat.

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Stable wifi connections in mountain regions and poor provinces. Since nowadays the online norms is needed when it comes to keeping in touch with news and school.

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Cheap, accessible and reliable Wifi. Given the set-up, Wifi is very crucial in being able to do one's at-home task/s.

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Given the current situation especially here in the Philippines, still considered to be a 3rd world country. I think its access to entertainment options. Yes, Netflix and other home entertainment options are there but, it is still expensive.