The response to uncertainty can be positive and involve both accepting lack of control and actively engaging with the situation.
The Filipino culture has developed this response due to living near volcanoes and experiencing typhoons.
Living in a volatile environment requires constantly being alert and adaptable.
This response differs from the Western inclination to control the environment.
There is a contrast between the Filipino approach and the hubris displayed in the mentioned newspaper headline.
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