Resilience

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
  BSP Legal Department