20/07/2025
โ๐๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐ | ๐ฃ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ-๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐
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โWhen the clouds darken and the skies begin to cry, something beautiful stirs in the Filipino spirit.
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โIn the Philippines, the rainy season isnโt just about the weatherโitโs a feeling. Itโs 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.
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โLetโs face itโno rainy day in a Filipino home is complete without comfort food. Whether itโs a piping hot bowl of lugaw, a spicy serving of sinigang, or freshly fried turon, these dishes bring more than just warmthโthey bring comfort. They remind us of home, of lolaโs kitchen, or momโs voice calling us to the table as rain drums softly on the roof.
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โSometimes, 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 momentsโless scrolling, more storytelling.
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โThereโs 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 napsโsnuggled under blankets, warm and undisturbed.
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โFor students, braving the rain becomes part of the experience. Wet socks, foggy glasses, shared umbrellas with a crushโevery Filipino student has a rainy day memory worth telling. It's chaotic, inconvenient, but also quietly beautiful.
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โWhen 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.
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โSo, while the rainy season may come with its fair share of inconvenience, for us Filipinos, it also brings moments that feel like a warm hugโquiet, tender, and full of heart.
โBecause when it rains, we donโt just get wet. We gather. We share. We remember.
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โAnd sometimes, we even dance.
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โโ๏ธ: Princess Mell Capiendo
โ๐: Elijah Diaz
โ๐ผ๏ธ: Ken Calma
