The Filipino Spirit is Waterproof
By Jane
@jaiho2009 (39142)
Philippines
August 13, 2012 8:42am CST
Proud to be Filipino 
The best word to describe the Filipino Spirit -it's WATERPROOF
This tagline becomes viral on twitter for many days due to the monsoon rain that turn the metro city (capital city of the Philippines) a waterworld on aerial view.
For the last decade the country experienced unexpected calamities every year but these tragedies never degrade every citizen's hope and faith.
As a proof, photos uploaded on social sites during and after calamities there's still smile on every faces.
It's been a week since the monsoon rain submerged many places on high waters.
Now, we are facing another storm coming- with courage every citizen is ready to face every difficulties with faith and smiles.
That's made every Filipino spirit a waterproof 
Happy mylotting everyone 
jaiho®- face your fears with a smile (^_^)
8-13-2012
9:41pm Monday PT
The best word to describe the Filipino Spirit -it's WATERPROOF
This tagline becomes viral on twitter for many days due to the monsoon rain that turn the metro city (capital city of the Philippines) a waterworld on aerial view.
For the last decade the country experienced unexpected calamities every year but these tragedies never degrade every citizen's hope and faith.
As a proof, photos uploaded on social sites during and after calamities there's still smile on every faces.
It's been a week since the monsoon rain submerged many places on high waters.
Now, we are facing another storm coming- with courage every citizen is ready to face every difficulties with faith and smiles.
That's made every Filipino spirit a waterproof
Happy mylotting everyone
jaiho®- face your fears with a smile (^_^)
8-13-2012
9:41pm Monday PT3 people like this
16 responses
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
Wish to have vodka in the middle of the rain while helping other 
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
15 Aug 12
Hello my friend jaiho2009 Ji,
Well, One should keep their National spirit burning and alive all the time under all circumstances.
May God bless You and have a great time
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@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
16 Aug 12
Hello my friend jaiho2009 Ji,
Well, by coming to know about 'Sucide rate' in your country, it itself speaks of morale values of your land. It is Ok, that Philipines may not be taht wealthy nation, but our side there is saying that GOD lives with poor and downtrodden. So you do not require anything God ids with you.
May God bless You and have a great time
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@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
16 Aug 12
Hello my friend jaiho2009 Ji,
I feel God is God, true OR untrue is like pot-maker. The way one takes it. I may be able to explain with on esaying our side. One believer used to worship Lord Shiva by observing all sort of rituals sincerely, and one non-believer used to hit Lord Shiva at the same time with one big stone. Days past. One previous night it was thunder-storm and river was under spate, Believer could not get up and made it, however non-believer could not sleep and early morning under adverse weather swam the river and went into jungle and wa shappy that believer had not turned up, he tyook very big stone and hit the Lord Shive, Lord Shive came in reality and asked that HE was happy with his sincerity and HE would give boon. He could ask anything , he wanted.
May God bless You and have a great time
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Aug 12
I agree :)
Our country is known for being religious but it's sad thu...most of my countrymen worships untrue god.
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
Yes i really have to agree with this.. plus whatever problems we face, we always find some ways to laugh..or just even to smile and see the best.
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
yes i have read the news ms.jai and it is quite alarming, but i really hope it will not be strong..
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
here in my place the rain is not that strong, but in other/nearby places it is strong and continuous like the past monsoon rain :(
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
Actually, the rain is here again due to Helen.
But we can see from the news that people especially here in metro city and nearby provinces are saying they are ready and life must go on.
Some places are in danger still, and all we can offer is prayer
take care dear
take care dear 
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
15 Aug 12
Jai sis, it is good to hear all the Filipinos able to smile in time of calamities. Besides that, i really like the spirit of every Filipino which is brave and willing to overcome any difficulties that arise. Indeed, it is a waterproof spirit. Hope the sun will continue to shine with hope, so everyone able to lead a normal life like usual.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Aug 12
hello sis
The sun rises but only for an hour and the rain starts pouring again.
Some places are still submerged on water but yes, life must go on.
That's one spirit that our countrymen is proud of -HOPE and FAITH.
They never lose any of it and wear a smile for the next day/sunrise to come
Glad to see you again sis and take care
The sun rises but only for an hour and the rain starts pouring again.
Some places are still submerged on water but yes, life must go on.
That's one spirit that our countrymen is proud of -HOPE and FAITH.
They never lose any of it and wear a smile for the next day/sunrise to come
Glad to see you again sis and take care 
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
I just hope that this kind of spirit will eventually lead us to a greater effort to all of us to put an end to this flooding. We should use the same spirit to enable us to work together.
The Filipino spirit is always there, but oftentimes, we can only see it in times of hardship. Would it be better if that Filipino spirit is shown in times of plenty?
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
hello FT,
The Filipino spirit is always there, but oftentimes, we can only see it in times of hardship.
Filipino spirit shows everyday, every second of the minute in the face of every Filipino overseas workers.
The overseas workers who fights not only human rights, but the gravely sorrow of being apart from their love ones.
Have a great day
@AJ1952Chats (2332)
• Anderson, Indiana
13 Aug 12
What a wonderful and inspirational story!!!
A poster on my wall says that we can't always direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails!!!
Wishing you smoother sailing a.s.a.p.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
hello AJ,
Our country is facing calamities during rainy season.
Since last week we are experiencing flood particularly here in metro cities the country's capital MANILA.
As you can see from the photo attached- it looks like a waterworld.
We haven't moved one from the waters and flood caused by monsoon rain, here we are facing another storm- but it never give us any discouragement.
Thu, we are asking for prayers, donations and help- everyone still manage to smile and post photos on social sites (lols- what a spirit)
Thanks and have a great day ma'm
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
Yes dear it's Waterproof Filipinos are known to be strong and a fighter. No things can be blocked to a Filipino fighter even it is a storm. We have a strong believe in prayers and faith that's why we can do it.
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@vandana7 (98826)
• India
14 Aug 12
I noticed that too when I joined myLot. On average, Filipinos tend to be more jovial and less serious about issues, which is something to be learnt from you all. Pinoys are great to keep that spirit alive even with those calamities and tragedies. Keep it up sweetie.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
hello vandana,
Thanks for this participation and appreciation
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
13 Aug 12
But its not germ proof, I had been scratching like crazy after all those bacterial infection I get after the flood. I already cleaned my house once the water is gone. I am planning to move to another apartment againt. somewhere higher and dryer, cos I dont want to deal with it again. Anyway my car is completely ruined. I have to save money again for a new one. I have money saved for a vacation but I wont spend it for a new car. I will save money to have a new car again, I hate buses and Jeepneys but Iknow I can buy a new car, I just need to abuse my self at work again.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
hello Capt,
Oh yeah...not germ proof
Sorry to hear that you are having skin problem.
Bath with hot water, vinegar and salt ( best alternative and safe as well)
Moving to a new apartment is a better solution.
Check for condo unit, consider Serendra- Global Fort Bonifacio so far we never had any problem with floods since Ondoy and the latest monsoon rain.
Regarding car, well you can have a new one later after moving to a new place.
Sorry to hear that you are having skin problem.
Bath with hot water, vinegar and salt ( best alternative and safe as well)
Moving to a new apartment is a better solution.
Check for condo unit, consider Serendra- Global Fort Bonifacio so far we never had any problem with floods since Ondoy and the latest monsoon rain.
Regarding car, well you can have a new one later after moving to a new place.1 person likes this
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
I saw that tagline too
Filipinos are brave and can still find happiness in the middle of disasters. That's the spirit of true Filipinos
I also heard about 'Helen' Hope everyone will be safe and that Helen moves away from the Philippines quickly.
Filipinos are brave and can still find happiness in the middle of disasters. That's the spirit of true Filipinos
I also heard about 'Helen' Hope everyone will be safe and that Helen moves away from the Philippines quickly.1 person likes this
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
Same here, proud to be from the Philippines. Resiliency is the word to describe the Filipino. We tend to stand up after a big punch that tumbled us. We never give up. We take the courage because we have our fellowmen willing to help. No storm or any disaster can topple us if we help each other, that's for sure. Let's help our government. Thanks1 person likes this
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
hello mikyung,
Yes, resilient is another word- but I like the "waterproof spirit".
Anyway,like the old saying, Filipinos are like bamboos
we bend
we stand
we are flexible
strong
so waterproof is the best definition
because we got the spirit
@gracie923 (162)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
It's in our heritage that no matter how difficult life gets, we will always stand firm put a smile or make things funny just to endure trials and hardship. Merely because we have a strong faith and our being naturally happy people what makes us become waterproof.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
hello gracie,
Strong faith
and yes, happy people that give us always something to laugh inspite of all the hardships
and yes, happy people that give us always something to laugh inspite of all the hardships 
@RSantos026 (288)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
I agree Jai,I am proud also to be a Filipino, It's nice to hear that Filipinos are not losing hope and faith with God even they faces many tragedies. I am hoping that this coming typhoon will not affect many people.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
hello RS,
Yes, we are proud as one.
Inspite of all the tragedies, there's always hope and smile in ever faces.
I also believed it is because we have strong faith in HIM
@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
hi jai,
I agree like the wedding in the flood that's a spirit of loving each other
Those people who still manage to work despite of the flood just to earn
Despite of the damage that monsoon brought to us you can still see a smile and positive thinking in a Filipino.
miss yah
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
Oh yeah I saw that photo..
and more funny and spirited photos
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
14 Aug 12
Jai, i too heard and saw the floods in your country, really it is a great natural disaster, but still your country people have lot of hope and confidence, Great spirit, i agree really your country is water proof and people in your place is having unity and brave to face calamities and win over it
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
hello vidh,
That's the spirit of our people- positiveness +faith= hope.
We always see light behind dark clouds and always believe that there is a good reason behind sorrow and pain.
thanks and have a great day
