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The Resiliency of A Filipino: by William G. Bacani

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THE RESILIENCY OF A FILIPINO

by William G. Bacani B: Resolute to survive clothed with an inspiration


to live, not only for my family but also for my

B: Filipino is resilient beloved country

G: Since time immemorial, we are tested by All: Filipinos unite in the midst of crisis,

countless calamities, volcanic eruptions, regardless of socio-economic status tradition and


devastating earthquakes and lahar flows creed
super typhoons flash floods and landslides. G: The world has seen the magnanimous spirit of
B: Victoriously we surmounted these the Filipinos in crucial times
ordeals and pains beyond imagination of All: The gap between the rich and the poor was
the human race narrowed
G: Instant death of our loved ones claimed G (solo): Envy was replaced by sympathy
by transportation mishaps land natural G (solo): Hatred was conquered by love
disasters! Thousands also dielin hunger and B (solo): Selfishness was set aside
malnutrition. B: And saving one's lives the ultimate desire
All: Including ambushes and endless wars in All: History tells us that the Filipinos have
Mindanao. They trampled four basic human captured innumerable foes natural and not. And
rights such as the right to live shall always strive to champion in all odds.
G (solo): I lost my loving husband, who Because innate in the Filipino is the will to survive
didn't want to join Abu Sayyaf B: We may be daunted by the horrible scenes
G (solo): I lost my only son, who opted to around us. But certainly we will be strengthened
become a military man by our unwavering faith in God.
G: We lost our innocent children and G: We have been lotted by many nations in the
women. We lost four homes and properties. world for our resiliency during disasters, others
B: Survivors are Filipinos. The wrath of die in saving lives!
nature and cruel destiny may steal All: But only few realize that we are able to
everything from us. survive because bur spirit to fights deeply
B (solo): Wealth, properties, and family anchored from faith that God Almighty will never
All: But the Filipinos never give up forsake us.
B: For us we are continuously scourged by B (solo): I believe that Filipinos, divided by
the test of time The spirit to survive and to varied doctrines and cultures, are capable to be
bounce back remains undefeated. on top of any situation, if united
All: I'm as pliant as a bamboo for I'm a man All: Together we can face any challenge ahead of
of Earth us
G: My hair may all be blown away by the B: We may stumble and fall
winds B: And my legs may be crippled by All: But we will bounce back arms stronger with
the smash of vision and faith that after darkness after pains,
All: But I will stand and pick up the and sufferings the Filipino survives the Filipino is
shattered pieces of myself and continue to resilient
live

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