Amidst the adverse effects of Ondoy in the country, the Filipinos have continuously asserted positive Filipino characteristics, traits, and values which help us to recover though not that so soon from the tragedy.
Some of these values or traits are bayanihan, pagiging maka-tao, and pagiging maka-Diyos.
The ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. for example through its broadcast network was able to raise money and goods for the relief operations easily the day after the typhoon attacked. The network’s celebrities convinced and motivated their endorsements to donate in the relief operations. Kapuso Foundation did the same also. Various volunteers of various ages and status also participated in the relief operations of various private and public agencies.
While there were numerous victims, they themselves help each other in surviving the catastrophe. There was no rich or poor anymore. These stories were told in various broadcast and print media. Some even die in saving their family members. A manifestation of heroism for example is Private First Class Venancio Ancheta of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who died after saving more than 15 residents as these were almost swept by strong currents in Famy, Laguna. He had died for the others and for the country.
Meanwhile, the Filipinos continuously urged everyone to pray for those who died, fast recovery of the victims and the community, and that this tragedy will not happen anymore. The spread of the information, concerns, news, and assistance was fast as these are seen not only in TV or radio but as well as in the internet especially those Filipinos abroad.
May the real Filipino spirit of genuine love and heroism be not only present in these moments but in our day-to-day lives.
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