(My Beloved Philippines)
Composer: Francisco Santiago
Lyrics (Original Tagalog):
Bayang magiliw, Perlas ng Silanganan
Alab ng puso, Sa dibdib mo’y buhay
Lupang hinirang, Duyan ka ng magiting
Sa manlulupig, Di ka pasisiil
Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw
May dilag ang tula at awit sa paglayang minamahal
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y tagumpay na nagniningning
Ang bituin at araw niya, Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo
English Translation:
Beloved land, Pearl of the Orient
A flame of passion burns in your heart, where life resides.
Chosen land, cradle of heroes
You won’t bow down to oppressors
In the seas and mountains, the breeze, and the sky so blue,
There’s beauty in the poetry and songs of the cherished freedom.
The gleam of your flag is a triumph, shining brightly.
Its stars and sun, never to be dimmed nor darkened.
Land of the sun, of glory, and love.
Life is a paradise in your embrace.
Our joy, should oppressors come,
Is to lay down our lives for you.