Philippines: A More Resilient Journey Towards Triumph Victory



Philippines is a country that lies very deep in its own culture and traditions. Approaches in building resilience for this country would be quite unique and uncharted. Efforts in the building of the real infrastructure and natural disaster preparation measures must go hand in hand with human-centered approaches to build a stronger, more resilient nation. As we have seen a few days ago, it was a typhoon, and many people have struggled to overcome this tribulation in accordance with the fact that we are incapable of controlling the weather. I, a student, have seen my parents worried faces; the frown in their faces is still concise, and it has been planted deep within my mind. They were struggling, and it almost became a crying misty view to me, because for sure, I couldn't do anything to help them. It is at this point when I think I was wrong. I realized my parents are stronger than this; they go beyond their comfort zone just to provide for

 us, and now that they need a shoulder to lean on and to rely on, I decided to be there for them. I encourage them, reminding them how much I am thankful for all of what they do. Those words may be short, but somehow helped them, as all the burdens from their shoulders were eased off.

In all the adversities we go through, it turns out we are stronger than we thought.

In that sense

during all the hardships, the Philippines can continue working hard on the improvement of the development of resilience to disasters and to stress in general. In this respect, investment would be envisaged towards education, healthcare, and social protection programs. Assurance of availability of their required services as well as opportunities for people will prompt government empowerment to engage with adversity and build community-level resilience. Our thirst for learning will be our light when adversity knocks at our doors in life. And with the profound innovation and perseverance within us, we shall be determined to learn to rely on ourselves rather than the government. In addition, a culture of resilience can be cultivated by developing values of solidarity, compassion, and self-reliance.


This can be possible through education, engagement in their communities, and traditional practices that highlight collective action towards mutual support. Nurturing these values enables Filipinos to stand out as a resilient society that resists challenges and prospers during times of conflict. Nevertheless, a Filipino is famous for their smiles; perhaps their aura whispers positivity. Their willingness to overcome obstacles with positivity inclines them to build and embody its principles, not partially because they needed to do it. It is because they really want to learn and rely on themselves. Overcoming obstacles with positive vision is a key to resilience. Being able to see the good sides and develop a positivity mindset amidst the odd wilderness will help you conquer any difficulty. Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems." – Gever Tulley.


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