Philippine National Anthem Land of the morning Bayang

Philippine National Anthem Land of the morning, Bayang magiliw, child of the sun perlas ng returning, silanganan with fervor burning, Alab ng puso, sa thee do our souls dibdib mo'y buhay. adore. Lupang hinirang, Land dear and holy, cradle of noble duyan ka ng heroes, magiting, Sa manlulupig di ka Ne'er (Never) shall invaders trample thy pasisiil. sacred shore.

Sa dagat at Even within thy bundok, skies and through Sa simoy at sa thy clouds langit mong and o'er (over) thy bughaw, hills and sea May dilag ang tula do we behold the At awit sa radiance, paglayang feel the throb of minamahal. glorious liberty.

Ang kislap ng Thy banner, dear to watawat mo'y all our hearts, Tagumpay na its sun and stars nagnining; 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 among men. on that the road to progress 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

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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!)