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Bayanihan
Filipinos are known for having loving and close family ties. They would leave everything and put anything aside for their family's needs. An example of this would be through a comparison of the situation in different countries where if a member of the family turns 18, he/she would have the option of leaving the household as in the Philippines, most would retain and live in the same house to be able to help still around the house. Moreover, this has cultivated into their own bigger communities. This has allowed them to be more helpful and be more friendly when it comes to their neighbors. Always prepared in lending a hand to their community is instilled in them and the trait that would best describe the Filipinos is selfless. Filipinos also show their “bayanihan-ness” through acts of hospitality. This act of hospitality is embedded deep into our culture with phrases such as “Tuloy Kayo”. This phrase directly translates to “You may come in” or “Please come in” Upon arrival, visitors usually knock on the doors of Filipinos saying “Tao Po?” This is a greeting of someone calling. In English this means “Anybody home?” It is also known that Filipinos would use the phrase “Kumain ka Muna” which makes visitors feel at home and appreciated for stopping by. Filipinos would feel glad to have served and welcomed you into their homes as a host. Due to this nature, it is a pleasure for them to see their guests feel at home and well accommodated.

Term Definition
Bayanihan is a Filipino word that comes from the word bayan, which means "town, nation, or community." On the other hand, the term Bayanihan means being one bayan (one nation) which shows values of cooperation and love within the community. Bayanihan may have different applications and interpretations, but the most known way of expressing bayanihan is the traditional way of moving houses with the help of volunteers. With this act, the term has evolved to being together and acting as one, being united towards the betterment of not just ourselves, but the people around us.

Events where Bayanihan is exhibited
One unforgettable event in Philippine history is the freedom that the Filipinos gained because of their unity and willingness to become independent. It is an understatement to say that several “Bayani” offered their lives for us. However, it is often neglected that their works are also the ones that led many other Filipinos to come along and fight for their country. They were the ones to motivate and inspire other Filipinos to step up for their freedom (Herrera, 2015). The unity they had, the “Bayanihan” is the driving force behind their eagerness to reach national freedom. In the end, they managed to be freed from several countries that tried to colonize the Philippines. It can be seen in the EDSA Revolution that the majority of the Filipinos took part in this revolution in order to oust a dictatorship that was ruling our country. It happened in February 1986 where people protested in the streets of EDSA through prayer without any violence taking place which they called, “bloodless revolution.” With this revolution, bayanihan can be seen as people came together as they knew that it was time to make Ferdinand Marcos, the president at the time being, be removed from power.