As of writing, the number of cases of COVID-19 virus had already reached 49 as confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH).

As a mom, it really bothers me that we are not really safe wherever we go and in reality, the healthcare system in the Philippines is really expensive so it really makes me wonder how can the less fortunate have themselves tested for the said virus even though the Philhealth recently announced that testing for COVID-19 is already free.

Would people put attention their health first before putting food into their family's table? I don't think so.

Which is why, we, moms and superwoman of our household really need to take in action to fight this virus. We need to do it right now!

1. Get yourself tested if you seem to show symptoms of the virus

One of the most common connotations of Filipinos are "Wala akong pera pampa-hospital" just so you know the DOH declared recently that tests for COVID-19 are free for all, it is necessary for people who are less fortunate and have the mindset of 'food for the family now, health later'.

Go to the nearest hospital and ask if they are offering COVID-19 tests and have yourself checked before you feel sorry. If ever the results will be positive, you don't also have to worry because the quarantine fee is also free.

2. Avoid crowded places

This is one of the toughest things to do most especially if your workforce required you to report to the office every day. If this occurs, do not go anywhere else, go straight at work and home immediately. Avoid yourself to be more exposed to the virus more than ever.

3. Sanitize and maintain good hygiene

Equip yourself with the alcohol, hand sanitizers at all time most especially when you are going to other places. Wearing face masks and bringing a tissue with you is also ideal for you to bring because it also keeps yourself germ-free at all times.

Your Millennial Nanay advises bringing a pouch with you that consists of all these essentials in order for you to bring it with you all the time, packed and easy to access.

4. Never touch your face

If you feel like coughing or sneezing most especially when you are in a public place, sneeze or cough behind your elbows instead of covering your face with your hands or a tissue in this way, the disease, dirt, and germs won't be contaminated to your hands which is quite easy for the germs to be transferred as we use our hands all the time.

After sneezing or coughing, it's also recommended for you to wash your hands if water and soap are accessible or use a hand sanitizer or alcohol to remove the germs of your body.

5. Make your immune system stronger than ever

Let you and your family eat regular vegetables, vitamins, and minerals in this way, your body has enough protection to fight the disease.

6. Make your environment as clean as possible

What's the point of making our selves clean if our environment is messy? Right?

It's very important that we also take advantage of the suspension of classes to clean our surroundings and ensure that our household is also free from the virus. Use the necessary products that kill bacteria and focus on the parts of your house wherein most people are gathering such as living room, dining room, kitchen, and other common areas.

Also, regularly change your bedsheets to avoid possible virus to be directly transferred in your body.

After the general cleaning, make sure to clean yourself after.


Have a healthy diet and make yourself healthy as much as possible, regular exercise can be helpful.

We can all fight this virus! Stay healthy and safe, everyone.