20/07/2025
𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
When the clouds darken and the skies begin to cry, something beautiful stirs in the Filipino spirit.
In the Philippines, the rainy season isn’t just about the weather—it’s a feeling. It’s the sound of tsinelas splashing on puddled sidewalks. The laughter of kids who play in the rain. The silence after a thunderclap is followed by laughter, candlelight, or soft singing. And for many of us, it's a time we secretly look forward to.
𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙏 𝙁𝙊𝙊𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙁𝙀𝙀𝙇𝙎 𝙇𝙄𝙆𝙀 𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙀
Let’s face it—no rainy day in a Filipino home is complete without comfort food. Whether it’s a piping hot bowl of lugaw, a spicy serving of sinigang, or freshly fried turon, these dishes bring more than just warmth—they bring comfort. They remind us of home, of lola’s kitchen, or mom’s voice calling us to the table as rain drums softly on the roof.
𝙂𝘼𝙈𝙀𝙎, 𝙂𝙄𝙂𝙂𝙇𝙀𝙎, 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙂𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙎
Sometimes, the power goes out, and just like that, a new tradition kicks in. Siblings gather by candlelight to play board games or classic card games like UNO. No WiFi? No problem. Rainy days become offline bonding moments—less scrolling, more storytelling.
𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝘼𝙎 𝘼 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆𝘿𝙍𝙊𝙋 𝙏𝙊 𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉
There’s something about the rain that slows us down. Students write poems by the window. Kids stare out and imagine faraway lands. Some even treat the sound of the rain as a lullaby for unexpected naps—snuggled under blankets, warm and undisturbed.
𝙐𝙈𝘽𝙍𝙀𝙇𝙇𝘼𝙎, 𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝙎, 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙐𝙉𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘿 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀𝙎
For students, braving the rain becomes part of the experience. Wet socks, foggy glasses, shared umbrellas with a crush—every Filipino student has a rainy day memory worth telling. It's chaotic, inconvenient, but also quietly beautiful.
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙋𝙄𝙍𝙄𝙏 𝙊𝙁 𝘽𝘼𝙔𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙃𝘼𝙉, 𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀
When floods hit, the Filipino spirit rises. Neighbors help neighbors. Classmates share jackets. Community efforts kick in. The rain may pour, but so does our sense of togetherness.
So, while the rainy season may come with its fair share of inconvenience, for us Filipinos, it also brings moments that feel like a warm hug—quiet, tender, and full of heart.
Because when it rains, we don’t just get wet. We gather. We share. We remember.
And sometimes, we even dance.
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✍️: Princess Mell Capiendo
📖: Elijah Diaz
🖼️: Ken Calma
