Ever since I was a kid until today, my mother has always prefer the bahay kubo. At one point we actually had one when we were still building our concrete house now.

I have seen and have been to many bahay kubo all around the Philippines. What’s amazing is that each province have their own unique way of designing and choosing materials in building it.

This is actually our vernacular architecture. Our ancestors built houses with no nails, with materials that are abundant in the place and can even be dismantled so it can be moved to another location with the help of neighbors.

In fact the Bahay Kubo being lifted by the community when a family wanted to transfer to a new location is the picture symbol of Bayanihan.

Bayanihan is a Filipino custom, from the word “bayan” or a nation, town or community. It means, “being in a bayan”. It refers to people coming together and helping one another to achieve a common, greater goal. It promotes a culture of collaboration and empowerment of every individual through teamwork, innovation and action.

Thus, in this time of pandemic we had a new law, The Bayanihan Heal As One Act to beat COVID-19 together.

My nephew, Jesse is holding a souvenir Ifugao House that I bought in Banaue 6 years ago.

How about you, what is your dream house?

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