Published on Jun 10, 2015
Video for Independence Day 2015

This is a song of famous kundiman composer Francisco Santiago of Bulacan and with lyrics by Ildefonso Santos. Composed in 1931, it became one of the popular patriotic songs during the American colonial rule. It is still sung today with even more patriotic fervor.

The performance is by the Andres Bonifacio Choir conducted by Jerry Dadap.

The images are snapshot taken by Arkibong Bayan of the artwork displayed in UP’s SININGSAYSAY exhibit at Gateway Mall and photos taken at Manila’s Bonifacio Shrine and QC’s Tandang Sora Shrine.

Complete lyrics:
PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL
Francisco Santiago/Ildefonso Santos

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.