What cherished Philippine communal tradition involves neighbors uniting voluntarily to help a family move their entire house (bahay kubo) by lifting it on bamboo poles?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Bayanihan
- Step 1: The term bayanihan originated in the practice of volunteers from a community helping a family move by carrying the house itself, a tradition which remains the classic illustration for the concept as a whole. Answer: Bayanihan. Why not the others: None of these fit: Tug-of-war communal sporting event; Pagtutulungan neighborhood watch; Salo-salo communal shared banquet.
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