The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered the daily lives of Filipino adolescents, interrupting routines, schooling, and social interactions that are critical for emotional and social development. Many teens were forced to spend prolonged periods indoors, navigating online classes, reduced peer interaction, and new family dynamics. To adapt, adolescents developed a variety of coping strategies that balanced solitude with social connection, creativity, and entertainment. Digital platforms like YouTube, TikTok, online games, and social media became central to maintaining social bonds, providing distraction, and fulfilling emotional needs. 

Beyond digital engagement, many turned to personal hobbies such as journaling, drawing, photography, music, and other creative outlets to process their feelings and maintain a sense of accomplishment. Family interactions were a stabilizing factor, offering emotional support, daily conversation, and reassurance, helping mitigate stress, anxiety, and loneliness. While challenges like disrupted sleep, reduced motivation, and mental health struggles persisted for some, these strategies collectively highlight the resilience, adaptability, and culturally grounded approaches Filipino adolescents employed during a period of unprecedented social isolation. Understanding these experiences sheds light on how youth can recover, adapt, and develop coping mechanisms in times of crisis.