Data Gathering Procedures The collection of data is gathered through a questionnaire, the process of survey conducted by the researcher using questions. The survey questionnaire was constructed by 8 questions and the researcher will collect the questionnaire to tallying of some responses. This questionnaire knows the effectiveness of each business to continue and survive during pandemic regarding the topic. The respondents who participated in this survey were here in EARIST manila. Statistical Treatment of Data To interpret the data effectively, the researcher employs the following statistical treatment of data. The following statistical procedures will be used to attain an in-depth analysis of data: Percentage this treatment will be used to determine the percentage of respondents in a group % = 𝑓 𝑛 x 50 where: % is the percentage f is the frequency n is the total respondent Weighted Mean this treatment will be used to determine the effectiveness of strategic planning during pandemic such as in the environmental effect and social effect. X = Σx 𝑛 Where: x is the weighted mean Σx is the summation of scores (weighted) n is the total number of elements Z - Test between means was used to determine the significant difference in the respondent assessment about perception of EARIST Manila about implementing strategic planning here in the Philippines, the formula for the z-test between means was applies: 𝑧=𝑥1 =𝑥2 √ Where: 2 𝑆𝐷2 1 +𝑆𝐷2 𝑛1 𝑛2 X1 – mean of the first variable X2 – mean of the second variable SD12 – Variable of the first variable SD22 – Variable of the second variable n2 – number of cases of each variable