What prompted me to write about this issue was because I was really surprised by their hospitality when we first arrived in the Philippines . Throughout the trip, they always put us first before themselves. It was then that I realized that this was part of their culture and customs. Now, I started looking into Filipino hospitality and spirit to learn more. The Filipino spirit is all about being resilient, which is defined as “having a tendency to recover or adapt easily to misfortune or change.” (Merriam Webster, nd) Before continuing with the spirit of the Philippines, just to share some general information about the Philippines. The Philippines is located "along the Ring of Fire, or Typhoon Belt – a vast region of the Pacific Ocean" and experiences 3 main seasons, including the rainy monsoon season which begins in the middle of the year and lasts until 'in October or so, bringing winds and gales. southwest rain and typhoons. For all these reasons, “over the past century and a half, the Philippines has experienced three particularly severe earthquakes, in 1863, 1937 and 1968, as well as several hundred or fewer earthquakes and earthquakes. » (Paul A. Rodell, 2002) In addition to this, the Philippines “has suffered from an endless number of deadly typhoons…volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters. Every year, about 80 typhoons form over tropical waters, of which 19 enter the Philippine region and six to nine make landfall, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The Philippines is in fact the country most exposed to tropical storms in the world. Severe tropical storms, like the latest Typhoon Haiyan, can generate 10 times more energy than the Hiroshima atomic bomb. » (Jessie Wingard, Anne-Sophie Bränd...... middle of paper ...... and courage and attracting more positive things too in the process. " (Olive E., nd) Having a resilient mind is beneficial in many ways, attitude changes the things people do Having a positive attitude can be a mentally energy-draining process, but the effects that come from it are rewarding and are what will keep us going. and moving forward, being hospitable is another trait of Filipinos worth learning, as it is a way to build a strong foundation for bonds and relationships. Being hospitable will also bring many benefits. there will be more trust between people, which is especially important in terms of trade agreements. All this will have a positive impact on the country's economy and improve the standard of living of the general population...