{"id":1222,"date":"2013-08-20T06:05:38","date_gmt":"2013-08-19T22:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/66.147.244.209\/~canadiu3\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2014-04-05T19:23:48","modified_gmt":"2014-04-05T11:23:48","slug":"pinoy-comforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2013\/08\/20\/pinoy-comforts\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinoy Comforts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since Saturday, Metro Manila and its neighboring areas have been pummeled by the steady pour of torrential rains brought about by the southwest monsoon which was further intensified by Tropical Storm \u2018Maring\u2019 \u2013 the best supporting actress of all weather events.<\/p>\n

We Filipinos take pride in being one of the happiest races in Asia, if not the world. We surely know how to turn something bad into something fun or funny and we always \u2013 always \u2013 look at the brighter side of things.<\/p>\n

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The Sasing Family of Marikina City, in anticipation of the coming flood, worked together to keep their belongings beyond the reach of flood waters. Photo from Leah Sasing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Family Bonding<\/p>\n

Leah Sasing posted the photo above on her Instagram account. Her family lives just about three kilometers from the nefarious Marikina River. In 2009, their home was assaulted by terrible floods brought by Typhoon \u2018Ondoy\u2019 and last year during the monsoon season, floods invaded their home not just once but twice. So, this year, they\u2019re not taking any chances. Together with her family, Leah propped their furniture and appliances above the ground \u2013 including her beloved piano.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re praying that the flood from the swollen river will not enter our house tonight but we’re preparing nonetheless,\u201d shares Leah.<\/p>\n

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A serving of your mom’s favorite sopas is perfect for this weather. Photo by Ching Dee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Comfort Food<\/p>\n

When the rains start pouring, you\u2019ll surely see numerous photos of steaming sopas, heartwarming lugaw, scrumptious champorado, or a cup o\u2019 joe on your Facebook timeline. Pinoys are known foodies and will not let the rainy season pass by without sampling rainy day staples. And with the advent of technology, those staples will surely go to their Instagram feed first before making its way to their bellies.<\/p>\n

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Pinoys make the best out of what they have. Photo from Bogart the Explorer Facebook page.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Aquatic Activities<\/p>\n

Admit it, we Filipinos love making the best out of what we have or the situation we’re in. It is indeed better than sulking in a corner, right?<\/p>\n

So, when the rains come, kids run out to welcome millions of drops and play tag with their friends under the rain. You can even see kids swimming in waist- or chest-deep flood \u2013 which isn\u2019t exactly hygienic, but ask them and they\u2019ll surely tell you they\u2019re having a blast.<\/p>\n

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In a hurry. Photo from Bogart the Explorer Facebook page.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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