Why we refuse to glorify resiliency

 

    

   Filipino citizens are often called resilient considering that, despite the country being a hotbed of calamities, we continue to go on as a nation. Our country is not prepared for this pandemic, these typhoons but with positivity and resiliency we always strive amid hardships in life. But this time we refuse to glorify resiliency. 

    The Kaliwa Dam project started in 2018 and is expected to be completed in 2023 which will assist Anggat Dam and La mesa Dam in increasing the number of water demand. As a result of the construction of the Kaliwa Dam, PAGASA reminded us again the importance of the mountains in weakening typhoon Ulysses crossing mainland luzon due to the 'frictional effects' caused by the Sierra Madre and Zambales Mountain Ranges that will be affected by the construction of the said dam. "Who suffers if you kill the environment? It's the poor. And whose duty is it to protect our people? It's the government. And when you make decisions based on business interests, you have shirked your responsibility. You have lost the moral ascendancy to rule the government because, to you, business and money are more important than the welfare of our people," Gina Lopez said. My point is let's give the filipino resiliency narrative a rest. It's the least we can do for those affected by Typhoon Ulysses. They don't need applause. What they deserve is aid from the government. We refuse to glorify resiliency. We demand climate action and government accountability now.

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