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Philippine National Anthem Bayang magiliw, perlas ng silanganan Alab ng puso, sa dibdib mo'y buhay. Lupang hinirang, duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig di ka pasisiil. Land of the morning, child of the sun returning, with fervor burning, thee do our souls adore. Land dear and holy, cradle of noble heroes, Ne'er (Never) shall invaders trample thy sacred shore. Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw, May dilag ang tula At awit sa paglayang minamahal. Even within thy skies and through thy clouds and o'er (over) thy hills and sea do we behold the radiance, feel the throb of glorious liberty. Ang kislap ng Thy banner, dear to watawat mo'y all our hearts, Tagumpay na its sun and stars nagniningning; alight. Ang bituin at araw O, never shall its niya shining field Kailan pa ma'y di be dimmed by magdidilim. tyrant's might! Beautiful land of Lupa ng araw, ng love, O land of luwalhati't light, pagsinta, in thine embrace Buhay ay langit sa 'tis (it is) rapture to piling mo; lie. Aming ligaya na But it is glory ever, pag may nang-aapi when thou art Ang mamatay nang wronged, dahil sa iyo. for us, thy sons, to suffer and die. The blue field stands for common unity and the noble aspirations of the Filipino people. The white field Thefor triangle stands purity with The sun represents thein The eight rays of the sun equal sides of the flag gigantic strides that have been the triangle represent the is symbolic of equality made by the Sons of this land first eight united provinces on that the road to progress among men. revolted for our and civilization. independence 3 stars for the three major geographical divisions of the country – Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The red field symbolizes the willingness of the Filipino people to shed blood in defense of their country. The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands. Originally called Felipinas, the Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain. The 3 main islands of the Philippines are Luzon (Tagalogs), Visayas (Visayans), Mindanao (more Muslims compared to other regions). Philippine Mythology Gods / Goddesses • Bathala – God of the Sky (Tagalogs) • Gugurang – supreme God of the Bikolanos • Buwan –the Moon God • Tala – Goddess of the stars Philippine Mythology Creation Story • Bathala – God of the Sky • Aman Sinaya – Goddess of the Sea • Amihan – the Northeast Wind Philippine Mythology • Lam-Ang: warrior • Mariang Makiling: fairy • Aswang (ghoul) • Tikbalang (man with the head of a horse) • Kapre (giant) • Tiyanak (vampire that shows itself in the form of a baby) Uniquely Filipino Balut (duck embryo) Uniquely Filipino Sipa Uniquely Filipino Mano Po (sign of respect) Uniquely Filipino Bayanihan (working together) Island Fiestas Filipino Deaf Poetry Itik-Itik Sarung Banggi (One Night) Sarung Banggi sa higdaan Nakadangog ako hinuni nin sarung gamgam; Sa lubha ko katorongan Bako kundi simong boses iyo palan. Dagos ako bangon si sakuyang mata binuklat, Kadtong kadikloman ako nangalagkalag, Si sakong pangheling pasiring sa itaas, Naheling ko simong lauog maliwanag. One evening as in bed I lay I heard a plaintive song of bird that spurns the light of day, At first I thought it was a dream, But soon I knew it was no dream for it was you. And still half asleep from my warm cozy bed did I rise, And tried the darkness deep to pierce with my straining eyes, Then I looked around I chanced my eyes to raise, And saw in glorious radiance your lovely face. Maraming Salamat Po! (Thank You!)