- Marvin Agustin hoped that the government would allow mass testing.
- He thought that many Filipinos may be positive with COVID-19 but are just unaware.
The COVID-19 cases in the Philippines are still increasing in numbers and many Filipinos worry that this pandemic would worsen if the government would not think of other solutions to decrease the number of cases.
Some citizens suggested of having mass testing in order to know and isolate those positive with COVID-19, and one of them is actor-turned-entrepreneur Marvin Agustin.
In his post, he realized that in these difficult times, he’s praying for people to make the right decisions is important.
In times of difficulty, thats when true colors of people come out. Eto ang panahon na magdadasal ka na lang na sana maging tama ang bawat desisyon natin araw-araw. Mahaba pa to guys. Hindi normal ang panahon, kailangan ng matino at maayos na pagiisip
— IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 25, 2020
He also reminded the citizens that before voting, one should think of the crisis that the country is facing. So the person to be elected must be worthy for all.
Maraming sakuna, patayan at delubyong nangyari sating Pilipino. Sana sa susunod na eleksyon, alalahanin natin na pag magulo ang sitwasyon ng bansa, ang mga pangalan na nilalgay natin sa balota, ang mga taong may kapangyarihang gawin ang nararapat para sa nakakarami. #Halalan2022
— IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 25, 2020
Agustin also shared a request to give consideration and be kind to the health workers. Let these front-liners enter or pay for their groceries for they have limited time to rest and take care of their respective families; for them get back to work in time.
— IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 26, 2020
He also had this suspicion that many Filipinos may be positive with COVID-19 but are just unaware. He suggested that everyone should be careful and isolate themselves as it is one of the best solutions to fight the virus.
Madami ng postive satin, hindi lang natin alam. Magingat at magisolate. Yan pa din ang panlaban kumalat si corona virus. Naasar sya pag nagquarantine tayo kasi wala sya malipatan at dumami sya. Laban Pilipinas. Spread positivity of attitude & spirit not virus.
— IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 29, 2020
With the thought he had, he hoped that the government would use testing kits for mass testing.
Sana talaga simulan na at magamit na natin ang mga testing kits.
— IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 29, 2020
On another post, he said that people should be grateful and should not take things for granted as he encouraged everyone to stay strong.
Kung may bahay ka, swerte mo. Kung kumakain ka, sobra swerte mo. Pag wala ka sakit, sobra sobra swerte mo. Never take things for granted. This is a very very difficult time, at iba iba ang pinagdadaanan ng bawat isa satin. Keep fighting and praying!
— IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 30, 2020
In South Korea, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-Wha said that testing is important to prevent more deaths happening from COVID-19. Thus, the SK government decided to perform mass testing without implementing lockdown.
The country had successfully prevented the increasing number of deaths coupled with having a good health care system is also its advantage.
