“Bayanihan” is a Filipino value that means to help each other, especially in times of significant needs, calamities, and emergencies. From the root word, “bayan,” which means our land or community, we can also derive the expression “bayani,” which means hero in “bayanihan.”

 

It denotes the innate desire to think of the plight of one’s neighbourhood and how to help out the other members of the community. Thus, in serving others, one becomes a hero.

 

Furthermore, when it is a collaboration of a group of people supporting each other, then everyone becomes a hero. Thus, the “Bayanihan” spirit is present as unity and cooperation are demonstrated in working together for the common goal. There are no strangers, and everyone is treated like a family member.