When Faith and Health Collide: Expressions of Faith Over the Dangers of COVID-19 by Selected Flagellants in the Philippines.

For almost three years, the COVID-19 pandemic seriously affected society. Mass gatherings were restricted during the surge, including religious activities and other public practices. However, some Filipinos opted to continue their panata (sacred vow) of self-flagellation during this health crisis, thus putting themselves at risk of being inflicted with the virus or being a spreader.

Keeping the faith: public health resiliency amid the uncertainties.

The public health community remains vigilant in sustaining the resiliency it acquired and strengthened. The time comes for us to direct our attention to policy related concerns so as to heighten the momentum in promoting the interest on public health and protection. Pandemic, war, poverty.