In the not so distant past ,we have seen that TV Series called Fear Factor. It is a US TV series that challenges contestants to do seemingly fearsome and really dangerous stunts which normally ordinary humans cannot and will not do.
This time around, to me, Fear Factor is an Economic thing. In a country like ours where disaster pounds us every waking hour, like the daily earthquake and scores of typhoons would this not affect our economy. And every single day, where we are awakened and glued to screens by stories of corruption by our leaders , would these not be a fear factor for investors?
The Philippines stands as one of the most disaster-prone nations globally, a reality that profoundly shapes the collective psyche of its people. The recurrent typhoons, earthquakes, and floods are not merely natural phenomena but catalysts that expose systemic vulnerabilities within the country’s socio-political framework. This persistent exposure to calamities generates a palpable fear index, reflecting both environmental hazards and institutional fragility.
Diri ba makaharadlok inina Combo? Baga ini hin one two punch nga maul-ul!
It is a bit gloomy that the combination of man-made and natural calamity is affecting us as we speak.
Thus, we need to be wiser, and we need wise up. We need to formally and collectively disallow corruption and prepare for calamities; we need to do these, or we perish.
