Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Pilipinas Kong Mahal (English: My Beloved Philippines) is one of the most popular patriotic songs in the Philippines, others being Bayan Ko ("My Country") and Magkaisa ("Unite"). 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 Kasarinlán (Independence Day) celebrations in June and Buwan ng Wikà (Language Month) in August. The song was composed by Filipino musician, Francisco Santiago and lyrics by Ildefonso Santos.
This specific song is usually sung during flag retreat.
Lyrics
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 nuno naming lahat,
Sa iyo'y naglingkod ng tapat.
Ligaya mo'y aming hangad,
Pilipinas kong mahal