A quantitative descriptive strategy was applied to identify food patterns for Filipino consumers before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Sampling was carried out using simple random sampling techniques. An electronic-questionnaire served as primary research instrument and was distributed through social media platforms to which 80 out of 250 responses were selected. Simple quantitative analysis such as mean value, frequency distribution and percentage were utilized. Results showed that the most of the respondent’s diet has wellness, social and psychological influence. Organic diet desires and self-cooking practices are continuing to grow. The study also showed that the essential aspects of food choice, health, quality and safety are increasingly being taken into account. The COVID-19 pandemic shifted the habits of food intake to healthier, influencing even the preference of consumed food. Thus, this study can be used as a theoretical guide especially for factors influencing the eating patterns during a pandemic. Ergo, food establishments can make use of the results to strategize to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by improving product quality on the basis of consumer needs and demands.

This study was conducted to explore the challenges that college instructors faced during module preparation in this time of pandemic when educational systems around the globe are forced to flex and adjust to the new normal. Mixed methods was used as research design to quantitatively and qualitatively delve into the challenges of college instructors towards preparation of selfpaced learning modules used for teaching in this time of pandemic. Forty-nine instructorrespondents form a Higher Education Institution in the Philippines were selected to participate in the study; they were assigned to teach in various courses, have different length of service, academic preparations and subjects handled. A questionnaire that underwent experts’ validity and reliability test was used as primary instrument to gather quantitative data which were later subjected to appropriate statistical analysis. Qualitative data were gathered through interviews and gave deeper insights on numerical results. Findings revealed that college instructors were dominantly non-education graduates but with Professional Educational Subjects (PES), relatively young in teaching, mostly teaching core/major subjects and have minimal preparations and modules crafted for the current semester. They experienced serious to very serious problems regarding module preparation which challenged and pressured them. Those who were new to the service were better in handling pressure as to meeting deadlines and were more flexible about giving examples in explaining concepts; but those who were veterans were problematic that modules did not undergo instructional material review. Non-education graduates with PES were very particular on the availability or sufficiency of materials for the printing. Those who have more preparations did not find the unavailability or insufficiency of references and making explanations easier to be understood as serious as those who have lesser module preparations. The various problems and challenges that college instructors faced during their preparation of modules in adherence to the government’s directive of non-face-to-face conduct of classes pose a greater challenge for educational systems to assist these teachers by providing sufficient resources, technologies and tools; proper training and a sort of expressive emotional reinforcement.

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Aim: This study aimed at exploring and documenting the experiences of online sellers and determine their struggles on online selling amidst the pandemic. Research Design: This qualitative research utilized phenomenology as strategy of inquiry to better understand the experiences and challenges of online sellers. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted during the pandemic in a state university in the Philippines. Methodology: The study used purposive sampling involving eight participants who have been doing part-time online selling during the pandemic. These participants got engaged in the sphere of online selling to gain additional profit for themselves and family. Results: Online sellers were faced with various challenges as they do their sphere. They need to deal with impatient and inconsiderate buyers, unpredictable stocks and prices, competition in the market and unguaranteed quality of items. But despite of these challenges and struggles, online sellers describe online selling not only as a platform for marketing but a tool to gain new friends and widen their market horizons. It has also become a source of fun and income. Online selling also tests sellers to strategize and use their skills and creativity so they can be successful at it. Conclusions: Online selling can be a decent opportunity and a challenging endeavor that one can venture on. This became even more challenging during the occurrence of pandemic but it also offered additional profit and advantages for those doing it.

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