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Philippine Resiliency One of the acknowledged traits worldwide of Filipinos is their resiliency. Philippine resiliency has been evident in the country's history and culture. Their resilience can be attributed to numerous factors found in Filipinos, such as their strong sense of community (also known as bayanihan[1]).
Resilience amidst Natural Calamities
One known cause on why Philippine resilience is known worldwide is the presence of numerous natural calamities and disasters, namely typhoons, earthquakes, landslides, storm surges, and volcanic eruptions [2]. The Philippine archipelago almost constantly experiences frequent disasters, which has led to the development of various disaster preparedness organizations and response mechanisms both locally and nationwide.
Filipino Optimism
Furthermore, Filipinos are known to be quite optimistic people. Various foreign accounts show how the people in the Philippines are often seen smiling and celebrating as a way to enjoy life [3]. With this, their unwavering faith and optimism play a huge role in their ability to bounce back from adversity. Overall, Philippine resiliency serves as an inspiring example of human determination and solidarity.
Negative Impacts of Resilience
However, resiliency also has its negative impacts as people are sometimes expected to bounce back without the help of others. The systemic issues of the nation should primarily be addressed and the focus should not be at the hands of the struggling people [4]. Resiliency in moderation is good, yet the further development of disaster management should still be the number one priority of the country.
References:
- ^ https://jefmenguin.com/bayanihan/
- ^ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/natural-disasters
- ^ https://mb-com-ph.webpkgcache.com/doc/-/s/mb.com.ph/2023/01/04/our-incurable-optimism/
- ^ https://resiliencei.com/blog/are-there-downsides-to-resilience#:~:text=Excessive%20resilience%20can%20make%20people,worst%20part%20of%20their%20job.