What do you think is the foremost source
of the Filipino's resilience to crises?
- His spirituality
- Prof. Mariam Tuvera, UP Economics professor - Relationships, being able to express, humor and food
-Ms. Chat Jemena, University researcher, UP - The strong family support system and belief in god
- Prof. Roland Simbulan, former UP faculty regent - There is the archetypal image of the bamboo in the Filipino
unconscious that has become a part of our genetic pool.
This is evident in the presence of the image of the bamboo
in the myths and legends of the people.
-Prof. Grace Odal-Devora, UP arts and communications professor - The Filipino's bahala na fatalism
-Atty. Ismael Khan, former Supreme Court spokesperson - Resignation - their getting used to it
-Prof. Evelyn Jimenez, UP Philosophy professor - It's the bahala na habit kicking in but instead of
a bad effect, it becomes positive
-Mr. Yar Min Thant, Burmese - Faith in God
-Dr. Ana Maria Tabunda, Pulse Asia Executive Director - Sense of humor
-Prof. Mary Dorothy Jose, UP History professor - Prayers
-Prof. Melissa Alcazaren, CSB Psychology professor - Their bahala na attitude
-Prof. Benjamin Mangubat, UP History professor - Blind faith (Sorry if that is a bit harsh)
-Mr. Mike Wooton, Manila Times columnist - A mixture of many things: our strong faith,
lack of too much conveniences in life
makes us easily adapt
-Dr. Angelita Galban, UP Community Dentistry professor - Sense of humor
-Atty. Christian Monsod, former COMELEC Chairman - Sense of humor
-Prof. Jerome Ong, UP history professor - Filipinos are quick to adapt to situation,
frugal by nature, hardworking, disciplined,
wise-spenders, and has the ability to save
when difficult times are anticipated
-Nelia Gonzales, UP Board of Regents member - Family and social network for economic
and emotional support and optimistic view
that things will get better in the future
-Dr. Judy Taguiwalo, incumbent UP Faculty Regent - Filipino's will to survive, optimism
and natural happy disposition
-Atty. Rowena Soriano
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