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Corona-viruses are a genus of viruses that infect mammals and birds. Corona-viruses cause respiratory illnesses in people that can vary from mild to fatal. The severe acute respiratory syndrome corona-virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus strain causes COVID-19.

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The Philippine's first COVID-19 case occurred in January 2020, and by March, the country had been confined under a strong community quarantine, with mobility and commercial activities restricted. While these steps helped to slow the spread of COVID-19, they also had major effects for family incomes, jobs, education, food security, and enterprises. Around 65 percent of respondents in a study conducted in the Philippines in February 2020 predicted the COVID-19 pandemic to have a substantial impact on the national economy. The government's nationwide lockdowns have had a negative impact on people's lives.

The COVID-19 epidemic had an immediate and significant impact on the arts and cultural heritage industry. The worldwide health crisis, as well as the uncertainty that accompanied it, had a significant impact on the operations of businesses and individuals in the sector, both employed and self-employed. While responding to an unexpected result in their financial model with an unknown end, culture sector organisation attempted to uphold there own (often publicly funded) mission of providing community access to cultural heritage; maintain the safety of their employees, collections, and the public; and maintain the safety of their employees, collections, and the public.

Because of COVID-19, 74% of communities reported no peace and order issues such as theft, crime, disputes, or community-level conflict. When the second round of the poll was conducted, however, there was an increase in peace and order issues. This appeared to be mostly due to a lack of employment. According to respondents, while occurrences of COVID-related discrimination increased, there was no rise in sexual harassment, rape, or domestic violence. However, data from an independent conflict monitoring system (Conflict Alert) that covers a smaller region of the Philippines, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, imply that more susceptible societies may exist. Based on police and media accounts, the Conflict Alert data shows a considerable rise in gender-based violence during periods of rigorous COVID lockdown.

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Philippines, Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) stopped worldwide voter registration until the end of the month on March 10, 2020. The registration period began on January 20th and will end on September 30th, 2021. Later, the ban was extended until the end of April. The issue of voter certifications has also been put on hold until further notice. The Philippines' next national elections are slated for May 2022.

The immediate action taken by the Philippine government to prevent the rapid spread of COVID 19 is to contain people and shut down transportation and industry. The suspension of industry and transportation has significantly reduced fossil fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions such as carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), aerosols and fine dust. .. It was estimated that in 2020, global greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by 8% or 2.6 GtCO2 (IEA, 2020a). In addition, COVID19 quarantine and recession are projected to reduce CO2 emissions worldwide by 4.2-7.5% in 2020. Satellite-based products from space-time were used to assess the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on environmental pollution. The results of the evaluation were a significant decrease in nitrogen dioxide concentration (NO2: 0.00002 mol m2), a less significant decrease in CO2 concentration (0.03 mol m2), and a slight decrease in the first few months of 2020 (February to March). Showed a significant decrease. Mitigates the decrease in optical aerosol depth (AOD: 0.1-0.2) at the main hotspots of the COVID19 pandemic.

Describe the state of the Philippines during the start of lock down (March 15, 2020 to the present) due to the COVID 19 Pandemic in terms of the following: social, cultural, economic, political and environmental. Support your answer with data and facts from reliable sources.

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