“Ang Pinagmulan ng

salitang Bayani”
By: GROUP 1
Alamag Jaydee Narsoles, Khryz Godwyn
Buendicho, Francess Nicole Panillos, Syne Grevel
Catchuela, Joann Sales, Margaux Carmelita
Desembrana, Erica Tagle, Destin Mari
Definitions of Bayani
and Kabayanihan
in Philippines

Old Times - Present

 During the Old Times

Hero or “bayani” is the

one who leads to fight for
the people despite the
risk of his own life.

Some of the other terms

for hero “bayani”:
bajani, majani,
bagabnim, bahani

Source of photo above: 

Presidential Museum and Library Tumblr.
During the old times, Filipinos had the culture of
measuring the heroism of a hero by bravery and numbers
of enemies killed. These are:
 Maniklad: 1-2 kills
 Hanagan: 5 kills
 Kinaboan: 7-20 kills
 Luto: 50-100 kills
 Lunugum: killed someone inside his house without enemy
 In the Modern Day
Based on our own definition:

Hero or “bayani” is someone who

serves people and country by
his/her own unique ways.

Someone who sacrifices to provide

the needs of other people rather
than his/her wants.

Someone who’s committed on

his/her own job not just because of
salary but also he/she wants to
serve his/her people.

Someone who’s SELFLESS.

Source of photo above: 
Presidential Museum and Library Tumblr.
 In the Modern Day

Based on our own definition:

Heroism or “kabayanihan” is
the act of helping other
people without asking
anything in return even own
life is in danger or not.

Source of photo above: 

Presidential Museum and Library Tumblr.
In the present anyone can be called a “bayani”, such as:

 Parents
 OFWs
 Health Workers
 Other Frontliners (policemen, teachers, security guards,
drivers, delivery men, etc.)
 Firefighters
 Seaman
 Lawyer
Concepts of Bayani
and Kabayanihan in
the Context of
Philippines Society
To Filipinos, “bayani” has more elements:
● an unselfish act towards the human race;
● a person with extraordinary courage or bravery that ignores
extreme danger and exhibits strength to overcome
difficulties;
● never concern their own personal pleasure nor do they
expect compensation for what they do, rather their actions
are done out of kindness;
In other words, a Bayani is one that humbly recognizes
the interest of what is bigger that the individual, like the
group, the community, the nation, humanity and the
environment.
 According to Filipino scholar Zeus Salazar (1997), the
héroe could be likened to a martyr who may or may not think of
compatriots when making actions. For him, a héroe commonly
acts as an individual and is viewed to be exceptional.

The bayani acts with the collective and with their common
concern in mind. In line with this, bayanihan can be considered
as a form of active heroism (kabayanihan) of an individual or a
group of people by helping others without expecting anything in
return.

In bayanihan, one who volunteers and co-develops a

community spirit could emerge as a hero in his/her own simple
ways and take pride of the achievement of the group of people
in common.
 Based on the context of Present Philippine Society:

“Ang isang bayani (hero) ay isang taong

mayroong kabayanihan (heroism) at mayroong
kaugnayan sa pagiging magiting o matapang.”

-Falsis, Grace Za
Who’s our
BAYANI?
 Andrés
Bonifacio
 Checklist
Who?
was born in Tondo, Manila, on
Nov. 30, 1863;
founded the Katipunan;
spearheaded the uprising
against the Spanish;
laid the groundwork for the
first Philippine Republic;
a Filipino revolutionary.
The Father of the Filipino
Nation;
was the first one to have a
clear vision of what a Filipino
nation should be;
known as Supremo, destined
to change the history of the
Filipino people;
 Checklist

Why?
Optimistic Attitude and Strong
Sense of Responsibility;
Value for Work and Virtue of
Not Wasting Time;
Social Responsiveness;
inspired many Filipinos to
launch a revolution against
colonizers;
brave despite the
disadvantages in equipment
and man power;

Patriotism and Love for his

native language;

Humility
“Acknowledging our heroes is
an acknowledgement of who
we are - of our history,
heritage, and culture.”
Thank you!
 Resources

https://communityeconomiesasia.wordpress.com/2018/03/07/bayanihan-being-
and-becoming-a-hero/

https://magdingasapoyniifrit.blogspot.com/2014/05/heroism-part-iii-ang-salitan
g-bayani-sa.html?fbclid=IwAR2rojzQEk5F2wPFgYlJyLCnPE8l_uisZ1jhXkXmESRkPl
JZj_QZiYhBZwA
https://ngc.co.tt/ngc-heroes/about-the-nhp.htm
https://pdfcoffee.com/ge-112-the-life-and-works-of-rizal-pdf-free.html