The document discusses three recent issues in the Philippines: 1) The Zamboanga crisis involving the MNLF group led by Nur Misuari demanding independence for Mindanao. This led to fighting between the MNLF and government forces. 2) A magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Bohol that killed 158 people and affected over 3 million individuals, with over 1,000 aftershocks. 3) The PDAF embezzlement scandal where Janet Lim-Napoles and others stole billions in public funds intended for projects like schools and hospitals, denying assistance to many Filipinos in need. The document also discusses key aspects of Filipino psychology like resiliency in recovering from disasters and an ability