The Resiliency of a Filipino

Filipino is resilient

Since time immemorial we are tested by countless calamities; volcanic eruptions, devastating earthquake and lahar flows, super typhoons, flash floods and land slides.

Victoriously ,we surmounted these ordeals and pains, beyond the imagination of the human race

Instant death of our love ones, claimed by transportation mishaps and natural disasters.

Thousands also die in hunger and malnutrition.

Including ambushes and endless wars in Mindanao. They trampled our basic human rights, such as right to live

I lost my loving husband, who didn't want to join Abu sayyaf.

I lost my only son who opted to a military man.

We lost our innocent children and women, we lost our homes and properties.

Survivors are Filipinos, the wrath of our nature and cruel destiny may steal everything from us.

Wealth, properties, family

But the Filipinos never give up

For us we are continuously scourged by the test of time. The spirit to survive and to bounce back ramains undefeated

I'm as pliant as a bamboo for I'm a man of earth

My hair may all be blown away by the winds

And my legs may be crippled by the smash of waves

But I will stand and pick up the shattered pieces of myself and continue to live

Resolute to survive, clothed with an inspiration to live, not only for my family but also for my beloved country

Filipinos unite in the midst of crisis, regardless of socio-economic status, tradition and creed

The world has seen the magnanimous spirit of the filipinos in crucial times.

The gap between the rich and the poor was narrowed

Hatred was conquered by love

Selfishness was set aside

And savings one's live in an ultimate desire

History tells us that the Filipinos have captured innumerable foes natural and not. And shall always strive to champion in all odds. Because innate in the Filipino is the will to survive

We may be daunted by the horrible scenes around us. But certainly, we will be strengthened by our unwavering faith in God.

We have been lotted by many nations in the world, for our resiliency during disasters, others die in saving lives.

But only few realize, that we were able to survive, because our spirit to fight is deeply anchored from faith, that we were able, that God almighty will never forsake us.

I believe that Filipinos, divided by varied doctrines and cultures, are capable to be on top of any

situation, if united

Together, we can face any challenge ahead of us.

We may stumble and fall

But we will bounce back, arm stronger with vision and faith, that after darkness, after pains and sufferings, the Filipino survives, the Filipino is resilient.