Clinging to faith

Women on a procession at Tolosa, Leyte last November 18, 2013. (Photo: AFP/Philippe Lopez)

What makes Filipinos tenacious? The tenacity is deeply rooted from close family ties, strong communal bonds, and faith.

Filipinos, although predominantly Christian, have other religions as well. However, all Filipinos regardless of sect, religion, or belief, will cling on tighter to faith when everything else seems dark and bleak.

After the dark clouds have passed, we rise up and manage to smile again to pick up the pieces and continue on with life's journey.

Such is the indomitable Filipino spirit.



(Photo source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/photo/48671/yolanda-survivors-cling-to-religion-in-the-face-of-desperation )