As Filipinos enjoyed the rarity of an ultra-long weekend dedicated to religious traditions (or the beach, we won’t judge) for the Holy Week, this meant an exodus of Metro Manila’s population to their hometowns or vacation spots — leading to heavy traffic across major expressways.

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) recorded an average running speed of 5 kilometers per hour, which practically placed the entire road at a standstill.

The heavy traffic forced some Filipinos to get creative in order to pass the time.

Take this group of passengers, who distracted themselves from “carmageddon” by playing badminton in the middle of the road.

Meanwhile, another group doing the Visita Iglesia, or visiting seven different churches on Maundy Thursday, chose to partake in the classic Filipino pastime: singing karaoke.

Meanwhile, one took photos of a fellow passenger who began doing the prep work for her lumpia (spring rolls) by prying the wrappers apart, after being stuck in traffic for four hours.

While several users were amused by these antics, others lamented the country’s dire traffic conditions that only worsen during holidays. “A lot of people are saying that ‘Pinoys are really creative, more fun in the [Philippines].’ Why settle for less if we deserve better? A simple and efficient urban planning and efficiency,” one said.

It’s undeniable that raising and caring for multiple children is a challenging task for parents. This responsibility often involves not only meeting each child’s individual needs but also maintaining a sense of balance and fairness within the family dynamic. Parents have to ensure that they are strict enough about the values and lessons they want to impart while also providing emotional support, managing everyday tasks like meal preparation, and helping with homework. All this must be done while juggling their own personal and professional responsibilities.

In fact, many parents feel overwhelmed at times, and social media platforms like Twitter have become a place for them to vent and make jokes about the challenges they face when raising siblings. The humorous and relatable nature of these posts has turned the topic into something of a running meme. If you’re a parent in a similar situation, you may find comfort in seeing some of the best takes that the “parenting siblings community” has shared on the bird app recently.

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