What it Means to be Resilient

 I am proud to be Pinoy, having been born and raised in this country where all my core memories were made. I take pride in our beautiful islands, rich history, and diverse talents. Known as the Pearl of the Orient Seas, we take pride for our hospitality, cheerfulness, and remarkable resilience in times of crisis. Despite being colonized by three colonizers, we eventually reclaimed our sovereignty.

Our nation has faced disasters, such as the super typhoon that struck us this year, causing damage to our country, yet we stood firm and rose again. While I admire our ability to endure hardship and recover, this resilience also comes as a double-edged sword, often being exploited by politicians to avoid accountability.

The resilience of the Filipino people has been both a source of national pride and a reflection of challenges. Our ability to endure and bounce back from adversities like natural disasters and socio-economic hardships is praiseworthy, but it’s often obscured by the failures of our systems and leaders. Instead of implementing long-term solutions, politicians tend to relyon short-term fixes that capitalize on this resilience, perpetuating a cycle of dependence.

This cycle burdens the Filipino people, who are forced to continually adapt to crises rather than being empowered to prevent them. We must shift from simply surviving to constructing systems that address root causes and prevent future challenges to truly build a resilient Philippines.

The concept of resilience must evolve beyond mere endurance. Filipinos must recognize that true resilience is not just about recovering from disasters or hardships but building a society that minimizes the need for such recovery. This means holding leaders accountable, demanding long-term solutions, and investing in development. We should be one where our nation is in place to prevent crises, and where the strength of the people is not exploited but empowered. Towards this vision, we can transform resilience not just a necessity, but into a choice and build a nation that thrives rather than just survives.



Reference:
https://www.blogger.com
https://th.boell.org/en/political-development-philippines