The Beloved Land"
Bayang magiliw,
(Dear beloved land,)
Perlas ng Silanganan,
(Pearl of the Orient,)
Alab nang puso,
(Heart ablaze,)
sa Dibdib mo'y buhay.
(Life in your chest.)
The first stanza of Lupang Hinirang speaks of love for the country. The poem personifies the Philippines as a "beloved land", a "pearl of the Orient", and a "heart ablaze". The phrase "life in your chest" symbolizes the vitality and dynamism of the Philippine nation. Overall, the first stanza creates a sense of patriotism and appreciation for the beauty and importance of the homeland.