We have survived another round of media noche  feasts—lechon kawali overload, 12 grapes for luck (with a side-eye at Tita’s superstitions), and shouting “Happy New Year!” at midnight while jumping as high as we can, hoping to grow taller and to welcome a year filled with blessings from above. But as the parol lights dim and traffic jams return, those grand resolutions often fade faster than fireworks. This year, let’s do it the Filipino way—one that honors our bayanihan  spirit and actually...