Ginhawa Sa Tawanan?: Filipino Humor in Flood-Prone Area

Since the Philippines has experienced the strongest typhoons, residents in flood-prone areas continue to experience distress related to flooding. Despite this, Filipinos are known to smile through everything. The study explored how Filipino humor is utilized to promote ginhawa among residents amid flooding. The study involved fifteen (15) participants living in the frequently flooded barangay of Frances, Calumpit, Bulacan, through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach and semi-structured interviews, the research explored their attitudes toward Filipino humor during flooding, their utilization of Filipino humor, their psycho-emotional experiences, and how it contributes to ginhawa. Ethical standards, including informed consent and confidentiality, were strictly upheld throughout the study. The thematic analyses revealed that residents generally have a positive attitude towards Filipino humor, viewing it as socially acceptable in stressful circumstances. Despite this acceptance, it was noted that Filipino humor must be used with caution depending on the person, context, and relationship. Moreover, the study indicated that while Filipino humor alleviates burdens, it does not eliminate the realities caused by flooding's impacts but rather serves as a means of temporary emotional relief. Given these findings, the study suggests exploring other community strategies for enhancing ginhawa amid flooding. The study also emphasizes the need for policymakers to offer concrete institutional support for residents of flood-prone areas to achieve long-term ginhawa.

Filipino Humor, Ginhawa, Flood-Prone Area, and Flooding

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