Bawat Isa Mahalaga

WHO WE ARE

‘Bawa’t Isa Mahalaga’ (B1M) is a citizen’s call for godly governance.

It is a movement of Filipinos who believe in the sacredness of life and the value and
dignity of every person, who uphold the sovereignty of the Filipino people in a ‘Nation
under God.’

Having found common cause with former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes A. Sereno in the defense of
democracy and the rule of law, various churches, faith-based organizations, cause-oriented groups,
and like-minded individuals work together to pursue national transformation along godly lines.

Being part of the B1M Movement is a solemn pledge that we will stay the course on a path that values
humanity and honors God. We will participate in the task of addressing the nation’s problems, and we
will help create a better society for the next generation. We commit to love our country and work for
her welfare until it has attained its destiny as a blessed nation.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Bawa’t Isa Mahalaga is a conviction that every person has “Men are born equal, naked, and
inherent dignity and worth. Families, communities, and the without chains. They were not created
Filipino society are founded on the sacredness of life and the by God to be enslaved, neither were
value of every person. No person should be marginalized, they endowed with intelligence in
dehumanized, or unjustly killed. Every person’s gifts, talents and order to be misled, nor adorned with
abilities are meant to be nurtured, developed, and shared with reason to be fooled by others”
the community for the benefit of all. Every person is called to live - JOSE RIZAL
a life of dignity, to be productive and to contribute to nation- Letter to the Women of Malolos (1889)
building.

B1M believes that there can be no change in the Philippines without a prior change in individual
Filipinos. In the only Christian country in Asia, that change is properly experienced and can last only
through the life-renewing work of Jesus Christ.

We believe that beyond socio-political adjustments, we Filipinos must address the nation’s
longstanding problems by weaving the gospel into the very fabric of society.

B1M seeks to effect national transformation by ushering individual Filipinos into an empowering
journey with God. Only as they understand their role as image bearers of the Creator God can Filipinos
fully emerge as a sovereign, just, righteous, and compassionate community with a shared sense of
destiny, enjoying genuine democracy and prosperity. It is with this hope that B1M draws people
together to work for justice, righteousness, truth, compassion and mercy in governance and in all
institutions of society.

B1M is a clarion call to all who believe that we are “our brother’s keepers.” We are to work for the
welfare of all, especially those who cannot help themselves. We speak out in behalf of those who have
no voice and call the powers-that-be to account. We call on everyone to step out in faith and join us in
the grand and glorious task of nation-building.
BRINGING THE FILIPINO PEOPLE BACK TO OUR ROOTS

 Filipino’s love of God, and belief in the value of human life

 Filipino notion of the good: compassion with strength, loyalty to family and nation, underlying pride
in uniqueness
 Filipino’s nascent appreciation of democracy: Filipino as participatory, celebratory, verbose and
expressive

WHAT WE AIM TO ACCOMPLISH

 To recast a national narrative on national issues that tend to “We are all equal, regardless of the
devalue life and dehumanize people. We will give a critique of color of their skin; While one could
existing narratives and advance alternative narratives that have more education, wealth or
uphold the sacredness of life and the value of human dignity. beauty than the other, none of them
 To direct community consciousness, encourage expressions can overpass one’s identity.”
and active participation towards the building of a sovereign, - EMILIO JACINTO
just and compassionate community. To ensure that people’s Kartilya ng Katipunan
voices are able to influence decision making in community
governance.
 To bring together individuals and collective bodies working for justice, human dignity, sovereignty.
To engage Catalysts and mobilize people to reach a critical mass
 To establish platforms to address the gaps from the people’s point of view; in the areas of
personal, political and state integrity; delivery of justice; adherence to genuine democracy;
understanding of history; unity and national conversation

PROGRAMS

♦ NEHEMIAH’S CALL
Nehemiah’s Call is an Ecumenical prayer movement that enjoins Christians from all faith traditions to
come together in prayer for the healing of the nation towards righteous governance.

♦ B1M JOURNEY GUIDE

The B1M Journey Guide is a discipleship module which leads participants into a deeper spirituality and
a more integrated faith as Filipino Christians. It ushers them into greater social engagement as they
recognize their roles as salt and light in the world. As Jesus’ ambassadors of righteousness, every
person is empowered to help transform the nation. The Journey Guide builds on the B1M 7Rs:
roadmap to national transformation

♦ SAMBAYANAN
Sambayanan is a grassroots campaign to awaken Filipinos’ appreciation for our God-given birthrights
of freedom and democracy. Sambayanan aims to equip a new generation of community leaders for
democratic participation in governance, starting at the Barangay level. Sambayanan envisions the
fulfillment of B1M’s God-sized dream of a Nation Under God.

♦ YOUNG DAVIDS PROGRAM

The Young Davids Program is a Christian mentoring program that aims to raise up a new generation
of young Christian leaders for upright governance and nation-building. The program is implemented in
partnership with churches, educational institutions and faith-based community development
organizations.
THE ROADMAP TO NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION: THE 7RS

1. Recognition
We recognize the dignity of each person. We hold ourselves up to the Constitution as the “sovereign
Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society...” A
careful and honest examination of our situation is needed. This means taking stock of the ills of the
nation and the role we played in it. It also includes identifying a vision and setting the standards of
national life in accordance with our highest values.

2. Restoration
National healing will only begin when we acknowledge the injustices that have been committed to our
fellow Filipinos and our national heritage. There can be no justice without accountability. Restoration
must be made to the people, giving each person her due. We will say no to corruption, degradation,
and disenfranchisement.

3. Reconciliation
We choose to return to the standards of good. We will start within ourselves and build bridges where
there is division. We will welcome all who wish to contribute to the national project. We will bring back
dignity, respect, and fellowship through genuine service. We will demand from government the
preferential option for the poor and vulnerable. We will foster unity with all Filipinos, regardless of
class, gender, ethnicity, or faith.

4. Renewal
We stand for truth as the foundation for a just and equitable society. We will encourage the raising of
many voices so that the government cannot deny the people’s will. We will live the value system in our
Constitution, and will educate the youth on the inherent nobility of the Filipino enshrined in our Basic
Law. We will reject historical revisionism.

5. Resistance
We will resist efforts to undermine the institutions that represent us. We will uphold the Rule of Law
as our protection against repression. We will defend the rights, of every Filipino, even against the
government. It will be our duty to remind those in power of the Constitution and our inalienable rights.
We will call out abuse whenever we see it.

6. Reform
Our vision requires far-reaching reforms to change an unfair society, develop a culture of accountability
and reverse the culture of impunity. We will embed robust systems that will ensure meaningful
participation and the protection of the people’s rights and welfare.

7. Rejoice
When we attain a nation that is inclusive, diverse, respectful, nurturing and united, we can be proud
of our national identity. We will celebrate the realization of our vision and protect our gains as a people.
B1M has worked with the following CHURCHES & ORGANIZATIONS
Churches and Faith-Based Organizations
CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth
Diocese of Antipolo
Diocese of Novaliches
Diocese of Malolos
Alliance of Bible Christian Churches of the
Philippines (ABCCOP)
Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
Center for Community Transformation (CCT)
Christians for Life and Dignity (CLAD)
Christ’s Youth in Action(CYA)
Christ the Living Stone Fellowship (CLSF)
Diliman Bible Church (DBC)
Faith Bible College (FBC)
Families for Truth Justice and Peace (FTJP)
Institute for Studies in Asian Church and
Culture (ISACC)
Intercessors for the Philippines (IFP)
Kairos Center for Transformation and
Empowerment
Ligaya ng Panginoon Catholic Charismatic
Community
Marikina Valley Ministerial Association
(MARVAL)
PCEC Justice Peace and Reconciliation
Commission (JPARCOM)
Philippine Campus Crusade for Christ (PCCC)
Pilipino Movement for Transformational
Leadership (PMTL)/People’s Choice
Movement (PCM)
Prayer Battalion for Truth & Justice
Purple Cross Movement
Rhema Word of God Church
Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (LAIKO)
Singles for Christ (SFC-CFC)
Truth or Dare Community
VOICE Philippines
Educational Institutions that hosted B1M
Civic Education Programs
De La Salle University
Ateneo de Manila University
Trinity University of Asia,
St. Paul University Manila
Assumption College, San Lorenzo
DLS Araneta University,
Mapua Institute of Technology – Makati
University of Pangasinan
Batangas State University
University of San Carlos Cebu
Southeastern University Cebu
St. Scholastica’s College Cebu
St. Scholastica’s College Tacloban
Liceo del Verbo Divino Tacloban
University of Iloilo
University of the Philippines Los Banos
San Pablo Colleges
Veritas College Irosin Sorsogon
Republic Colleges Albay
Bicol College Albay
University of Nueva Caceres Naga
NBS College QC
Advance Technological College Antique
St. Anne School Lucena
MFI Foundation
Malvar Senior HS
Non-Government Organizations
Bantayog ng mga Bayani
Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP)
Filipino Cultural Creatives
Freedom from Debt Coalition
GOMBURZA
Komunidad Kay Kristo
LIKAS Inc.
Martial Law Chronicles Project
Millennials PH
Philippine Movement for Climate Justice
(PMCJ)
Portia Sorority
Pwersa ng Pamayanan para sa Voluntarismo
at Reporma (PPVR)
Youth Reform Movement