Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Pilipinas Kong Mahal (English: My Beloved Philippines) is one of the most popular patriotic songs in the Philippines.[2] The song was composed by Filipino musician, Francisco Santiago and lyrics by Ildefonso Santos.[1]
| English: My Beloved Philippines | |
|---|---|
Patriotic song of Philippines | |
| Lyrics | Ildefonso Santos[1] |
| Music | Francisco Santiago[1] |
In the Philippines, patriotic songs are often sung by people at political rallies, protests and demonstrations. These are also performed in plays and patriotic song or dance numbers, especially in schools during Araw ng Kalayaan (Independence Day) celebrations in June and Buwan ng Wika (Language Month) in August.
This specific song is usually sung during flag retreat.
Lyrics
- Official Filipino lyrics
Lupang sintang kinagisnan,
Pilipinas kong mahal. Dibdib at puso ko’y alay, Pilipinas kong mahal Ang dagat at dalatan mo’y
nag-uutos upang ikaw ay lagi kong paglingkuran,
Pilipinas kong mahal
Ang bayan ko'y tanging ikaw, Pilipinas kong mahal. Ang puso ko at buhay man,
sa iyo'y ibibigay.
Tungkulin ko’y gagampanan,
na lagi kang paglingkuran.
Ang laya mo'y babantayan, Pilipinas kong hirang.
Bayan sa silanga’y hiyas, Pilipinas kong mahal. Kami’y iyo hanggang wakas, Pilipinas kong mahal. Mga ninuno naming lahat,
sa iyo’y naglingkod ng tapat.
Ligaya mo’y aming hangad,
Pilipinas kong mahal.
- Unofficial English lyrics
You are my only country,
my beloved Philippines. My heart and even my life, to you I shall give. The duty I shall fulfill, is to always serve you; to guard your freedom,
my chosen Philippines.
See also
- Filipino nationalism
- Bayan Ko ("My Country")
- Magkaisa ("Unite")
References
- "Pilipinas Kong Mahal". Filipinas Heritage Library. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- Melegrito, Jon (18 September 2019). "Mabuhay, Inc. launches Angklung Ensemble". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
“Pilipinas Kong Mahal” is one of the most beloved patriotic songs, composed by Francisco Santiago. This song is about the Filipinos’ undying devotion and love for their beloved country.