We’re still waiting to hear if we’re going to receive cash aid from the government. Many parts of the country will be lifting their lockdown on 1 May, but not Metro Manila [the capital region]. It’s extended until 15 May. They promised they will give everybody coronavirus assistance. Tomorrow is the last day of distribution but we haven’t received a penny. We really need it. I have to buy all these vitamins and take all these injections before I give birth. They’re really expensive.
Sykie Celiz
Age 20 at the time of publication of her diary which was "as told to" the journalist Carmela Fonbuena.
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