The modern Bayanihan
The origin of the term bayanihan can be traced from a common tradition in Philippine towns where community members volunteer to help a family move to a new place. The process involves literally carrying the house to its new location. This is done by putting bamboo poles forming a strong frame to lift the stilts from the ground and carrying the whole house with the men positioned at the ends of each pole. A mural by Filipino National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco illustrates the process. The tradition also features a small fiesta hosted by the family to express gratitude to the volunteers. – Wikipedia
The window cleaners
Rally at Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City during President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA July 27, 2009)
Not much crowd here in Cebu City, which is good.
How about you? What’s your opinion on this mess we’re all in right now? Is it right to blame all of these on the president? Is this all her fault? If she steps down, who should we put in place?







