Ako ay Pilipino
Ako ay Pilipino (I am a Filipino) is a Filipino pop patriotic song written by George Canseco under commission from First Lady Imelda Marcos,[1] and performed by Kuh Ledesma, who has said that it is her favorite song.[2]
| Ako ay Pilipino
(original lyrics) |
I am a Filipino
(unofficial English translation) |
|---|---|
| Ako ay Pilipino | I am a Filipino |
| Ang dugo'y Maharlika | Of Maharlikan blood |
| Likas sa aking puso | Innate to my heart |
| Adhikaing kay ganda | Is a goal so fair |
| Sa Pilipinas na aking bayan | For the Philippines my motherland |
| Lantay na Perlas ng Silanganan | Pearl of the Orient so pristine |
| Wari'y natipon ang kayamanan ng Maykapal. | Seems all the riches of our Creator has abound. |
| Bigay sa 'king talino | A gift to me of wisdom |
| Sa mabuti lang laan | Is only served for good |
| Sa aki'y katutubo | Within me it's natural |
| Ang maging mapagmahal. | To be everloving. |
| Ako ay Pilipino, | I am a Filipino, |
| Ako ay Pilipino | I am a Filipino |
| Isang bansa, isang diwa | One nation, one spirit |
| Ang minimithi ko | Is what I dream of |
| Sa bayan ko't bandila | To my flag and my country |
| Laan buhay ko't diwa | Offer my life and spirit |
| Ako ay Pilipino, | I am a Filipino |
| Pilipinong totoo. | A Filipino for real. |
| Ako ay Pilipino, | I am a Filipino, |
| Ako ay Pilipino | I am a Filipino |
| Taas noo kahit kanino | Head raised high to anyone |
| Ang Pilipino ay ako! | The Filipino is me! |
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References
- "George Canseco, 70; songs live 'Ngayon at Kailanman'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 20 November 2004. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- "Kuh Hits Back". BusinessWorld (Philippines). 16 May 2003. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
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