Philippines Expat and Travel Blog May Archive

Bayan Ko, Pilipinas

I found this great video showcasing the beauty of the places you can find in the country. Among the places shown here are the famous Chocolate Hills and the tarsier of Bohol, Boracay beaches in Aklan, Puerto Prinsesa in Palawan and a lot more.

YouTube Video

The song playing in the background is titled "Bayan Ko" which literally means My Country and here is an English translation of it.

My country the Philippines

Land of gold and flowers

With love in her palms,

She offers love and beauty

And of her modesty and beauty

The foreigner was attracted

O, my country, you were enslaved

Mired in hardship.

Even birds that are free to fly

Cage them and they cry

Much more a beautiful country

Shall long to be free

my beloved

Cradle of my tears and poverty

I'll aspire

To see you truly free.