The Winner
From the annals of colonial Spain;
Notes of Imperial America
We learned we rebelled with cause and pain
PILIPINAS, TIERRA PRECIOSA.
The Tiger and the Eagle landed
On the land among the water
And all the people were excited
Healing the wounds altogether.
The troubled people were happy
To join the festive celebration
With stories of the victory
Forewarned is forearmed with emotion.
Now is the time to continue
Federal and building as started
The plan that was honest and true
Urgently this will be noted.
Let's work the talk and roll the sleeve
As we are true Pilipino
Whatever we have we must give
This land is ours: the world to know,
Farms and forests will be an envy
The seas will swell with diverse fish
Factories will hum with industry
Education, health, trust: our wish.
Unity finds a home in Congress
And change is now the battle cry
The nation moves toward great progress
Peace sans drugs, the people must try.
Raise up above the red, blue, and white
Stand proud with the right hand on thy breast
With rugged hands that do what's right
Busy building with a day of rest.
The people who lived fought, and died
In giving new birth to freedom
Be remembered for this great ride
Peace to all men; Thy kingdom come.
(Greg In Trabanca)
