Philippine National Anthem (English version)

Translated by Paz Marquez Benitez

I

O land beloved,

Child of the sunny Orient,

Whose ardent spirit

Ever burns in thy breast!

O land of beauty.

Cradle of valiant warriors,

Tyrant oppressors

Never will daunt thy sons!

II

On the blue seas and verdant hills

And in they winds and azure skies

Thy immortal voice of Liberty

We hear in ringing song arise.

On thy dear banner that has led

Thy sons to victory in the fight

Forever shall its sun and stars

Unclouded shine with golden light.

III

Philippines, O land beloved of the sun,

On thy dear bosom life is sweet!

But in the hour when men must die for thee

Gladly our lives we’ll lay at thy feet!