The
Philippines is a small Southeast Asian archipelago. It is a developing country
with a population of over 109,884,228 people. Natural disasters occur on an
annual basis, ranging from typhoons to earthquakes, flash floods, and volcanic
eruptions, with or without warning. The area's development and progress have
always been difficult. Surviving for months on end through hunger, sickness,
and poor crisis management is being lauded as a sign of resilience in our
country. It's no secret that the Filipinos have always taken pride in their
ability to withstand earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and typhoon after
typhoon. And, to be honest, why shouldn't they? Being able to recover quickly
from adversity while also offering assistance and warmth to others is a feat
that everyone should strive for. But the story changes when the trait you
worked so hard to develop for ourselves,
and especially for our country, is used to cover up its demise.
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