Mailhan ang maayong mga higala sa lisod nga mga panahon

Good friends reveal themselves in difficult times

Pronunciation

mah-EEL-hahn ahng mah-AH-yohng ngah hee-GAH-lah sah LEE-sohd ngah ngah pah-nah-HOHN (approximately)

Word by word

mailhan = are recognized or distinguished
ang maayong mga higala = good friends
sa lisod nga mga panahon = in difficult moments or times

Meaning and context

This reflects how the loyalty and support of good friends become evident when problems or hardships arise. It emphasizes that true friendship is demonstrated through actions and companionship during the hardest moments.