During the latter parts of July, our region (and several other regions, especially in the North) were struck by torrential rains and a storm. July has been a perennial rainy month so it's anticipated, but the damage was way out of our expectation.
For the first time in years, our city was declared a State of Calamity. It was truly scary because the water rose up so high in such a short amount of time. This is ironic because this year, our city boasted that there were undergoing flood measures. So much for the plans, eh?
Every rainy season, Filipinos' resiliency is tested. The narrative never changes: Filipinos are courageous and positive despite the harsh conditions and that the politicians are doing their best to counter the aftermath of the deluge. Fucking politicians. If they have an inch of empathy and compassion, true compassion, for their countrymen, they will use their brains to work out a solution. However, as we all know, that's not the case. The more resilient the Filipinos are, the more avaricious these politicians get. And so, the cycle goes on.
I just hope we're playing the long game here. As our youth turn into adults, I hope they see the bullshittery of it all and remove the rose-tinted idolatry of their forebears. Be more critical. Be firm. Demand better living conditions!
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