As the Philippines enters multiple lockdowns each month, with Manila on its third toughest lockdown in 2021 since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic the previous year, online education will continue in the Philippines. Most learners and lecturers would prefer to return to face-to-face classes, but they are currently limited to following the government's suggestion to continue blended learning. As per a recent survey, the unpredictable internet connection continues to be the primary concern of teachers, students, and parents in distance learning. Poor internet connection was highlighted as a "common aggravation" among online students, according to the study (34 %). They also found that the inability of many (13%) to purchase data contributed to their intermittent online class attendance.