Scarcity in the Metro Manila Market due to the COVID-19 Pandemic by Maria Francesca MANALO

Health Checkups

markusdeguzman1 — 2020-10-12 02:48:46 UTC

As a result of COVID being the primary concern of most if not all hospitals in the area, it is very difficult to schedule checkups regarding other health issues such as my scoliosis.

Dental Appointment

martindyliacco1 — 2020-10-12 02:54:03 UTC

It's hard to schedule an appointment now due to safety concerns

2020-10-12 02:55:56 UTC

Toilet paper
Competitions
Friends :<
Funds

Eye checkups

jaimesale1 — 2020-10-12 02:56:36 UTC

Having an appointment for eye check ups is difficult to conduct with the new normal. Especially ones in hospitals.

Glasses

2020-10-12 02:57:25 UTC

I want to get new glasses, but this pandemic makes it harder to find time for getting customized glasses.

Fitness services

edithgarcia4 — 2020-10-12 03:01:34 UTC

Gyms, trainers, and even private workout sessions are less accessible because of the social distancing guidelines

2020-10-12 03:02:25 UTC

Mediums of Expression
Personally, art materials. I know it isn't as essential but I feel like it's a healthy way to de-stress. Also, it helps one's mental health.

josetang1 — 2020-10-12 03:08:58 UTC

accessible healthcare

Transportation

natashadelossantos1 — 2020-10-12 03:30:34 UTC

If you do not own a vehicle it is difficult to go anywhere due to the limited number of public vehicles and the safety protocols.

riemaningas1 — 2020-10-12 03:33:31 UTC

Multiple families have suffered from getting the basic necessities that they need as an effect of the COVID 19 pandemic. Because of the pandemic, the country has gone into lockdown where only limited people are allowed outside of their houses in order to provide for the family's needs, but transportation has also affected some families, for some may not have their own private vehicles and in addition to that, there are very limited public transportation available.

Gadget repairs

rafielsemana — 2020-10-12 03:34:05 UTC

Due to the increase in the usage of our devices with this online setting, it's now more likely for these to break and malfunction 'cause of overuse. Scheduling appointments for its repair these days has become difficult to come by.

Basic Needs

joaquinbakunawa — 2020-10-12 03:45:47 UTC

Because of this pandemic, there are many people without jobs (jeepney drivers, taxi drivers, etc.) hence, there are families that are currently experiencing shortages on basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Gym

nylcervo1 — 2020-10-12 03:46:31 UTC

It is very hard to visit any gyms because the gym equipments that are in the gym can be dirty that may cause sickness.

Water Scarcity

2020-10-12 03:48:18 UTC

Clean water is becoming harder to get.

Doctor Appointments

2020-10-12 03:51:03 UTC

Due to the protocols and the fear of getting the disease, it became difficult to visit any kind of doctor. Thus, if my sickness is not that urgent, I would just rather wait it out until things become better.

Clean Water Scarcity

joseteodoro1 — 2020-10-12 04:00:20 UTC

The general public are in need of more clean drinkable water the demand is higher

Health Appointments/Check-ups

2020-10-12 04:04:33 UTC

Getting a health check-up is not as easy and a little "scary" nowadays. Several precautionary measures must be done to ensure that before you could enter the doctor's clinic or the hospital. There is also this looming anxiety of visiting hospitals because of the fear of contracting the virus thus, leading some patients to disregard their illnesses or symptoms that they may be experiencing.

2020-10-12 04:16:26 UTC

Dependable Leaders
During these times, the people need not only financial aid but they also need to be well-informed. They need someone from the government who can assure them that they will get through this trying times by providing them these basic needs.

Vitamins

kevinsales2 — 2020-10-12 04:20:21 UTC

Several local pharmacies are running out of stock for the essential vitamins necessary for a healthy livelihood including Vitamin C tablets and etc.

Health Checkups

2020-10-12 04:20:33 UTC

Dental and medical checkups. Risky not to have them, but riskier if you have them!

2020-10-12 04:30:54 UTC

Gym

2020-10-12 05:01:38 UTC

Movie houses closed that could have helped with mental health and entertainment

Dental Appointments

miguellaustria1 — 2020-10-12 05:03:40 UTC

I have been long overdue for a braces adjustment appointment because of the lockdown. Even with dental establishments staring to operate, it is still hard to have an appointment knowing the risk of contaminated dental equipment.

2020-10-12 05:03:50 UTC

Churches closed needed for spirituality and emotional support

Disinfectant, wipes, srays and hand gels, alcohol

2020-10-12 05:18:03 UTC

Alcoholic Beverages

jesuscoloma1 — 2020-10-12 08:22:52 UTC

Many diverse household items such as alcoholic beverages would be on high demand affecting the supply due to them being quarantined in the houses.