It suggests that HEIs have been ready for tragedies and other disasters, not for this pandemic, in terms of organizational readiness. Conclusion: Although HEIs have emergency response teams in place, they are not very prepared for biological risks, IT system accessibility, or the availability of programs and materials. Students in Northern Samar can apply for scholarships at both public and private universities. The granting of scholarships is one reason why the outbreak did not have an influence on students enrolling in Northern Samar's higher education institutions. It implies that the government's scholarship program might enable the institutions to continue carrying out their continuity plans in the event of a pandemic. Higher education faculty members tend to be married, middle-aged women with master's degrees who are predominately female. HEIs in Northern Samar have met the CHED minimal criterion that faculty members hold a master's degree. Although some professors have an excessive teaching load that could lead to overworked teachers, the faculty generally has the advanced technological expertise and is in a cumulative position. Even though some faculty members at higher education institutions in Northern Samar have an excessive workload, they are mature enough to provide high-quality instruction despite the pandemic. Although it suggests that a few institutions are understaffed, the HEIs in Northern Samar generally have average teaching loads.