There is something about our flag that makes my heart pound. Especially when we sing our national anthem, as I place my hand on my chest, a surge of love for country and the Filipino keeps giving me goosebumps. A few times, tears in my eyes or tightness in my throat.

Each time I see our nation’s banner mightily fly, my hope is renewed.

Whenever I hear children sing Lupang Hinirang, the hope swells.

Unfurled and free, proud and true

Soars high the white, red and blue

Like your three stars and a sun

Your children will stand as one.

Mabuhay Pilipino!
Mabuhay Pilipinas!