The pandemic affected Filipinos badly. A lot of them lost their jobs and were forced to stop studying. Funds were also spent to aid the students and teachers in transitioning from face-to-face learning to online or modular learning. When we talk and ponder about the word "afford," it could be used for different purposes, for example, financial or time.

     The deprivation in education in the Philippines is 90.4%, according to the Manila Times. Most Filipino families suffer from poverty, and they depend on government beneficiaries. Even though they receive help from the government, it's still not enough to sustain a large family, especially when the money is not put to good use. A family’s size can also affect a child’s education because the educational budget of one thousand pesos (₱1,000.00) that is supposed to be for a maximum of three (3) children based on the 4ps cash grants is being split even more, up to three hundred pesos (₱300.00) per child.

     According to Mr. Allan Buenamente, in an interview from the documentary by I-Witness entitled 'Pandemic Teachers,' "Parents couldn't assist their child since they cannot read, write, or have only completed elementary school." Further, some students do not have access to the information they need to learn about their lessons, especially during the surge of the pandemic and lockdown; they lack study materials. Other children even work at an early age to provide for and help sustain their families. These are some of the reasons why not all students can afford education; they depend on scholarships to help them survive and earn a degree. Despite the hindrances and different statuses in society, education should not be taken away from anyone since it is a right, not a privilege.