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Saturday, July 3, 2010

A New Hope

The Philippines has a new president.  Last Wednesday, Benigno Aquino III was sworn in as the Philippines’ 15th President.  The son of former President Corazon Aquino and slain opposition leader Benigno Aquino,Jr., Noynoy, as he is called, won the May presidential election by a landslide with his promises to fight corruption.

And so there is renewed hope among many Filipinos.  And hopefully, each one of us will do our share, even in just the everyday things we do, just as this song says...

(I'm not a very good translator, and Goggle translator is even worse, but the lyrics say something like this...)

I am a good Filipino,
I love my country,
I fulfill my duties,
I follow the rules,
I cross the street in the right place,
I board my ride in the right place,
Queue and not push my way to the front 
And I don't lord it over others in the streets
I let people get off and on my vehicle at the right place

Not blocking the road as if I don't care 
I give way to pedestrians crossing the street
I stop when the light is red

[Chorus]Because I am a good Filipino 

I love my country 
I fulfill my duties 
I follow the rules

I don't ask for bribes and I don't bribe

The only thing I accept are the tickets issued
I stand right there in the corner
And not hide under a tree (referring to policemen)
I'm don't spread garbage in the street 

My vehicle isn't a smoke belcher
I put the mess in the garbage
I care for our environment
[Repeat chorus]
I'm always listen to my parents 

So I study well
I don't use illegal drugs 
Or just hang around in school, not attending
I defend my honor

Because it's my only treasure 
I will not sell my future
I value my vote
[Repeat chorus]
I am a loyal and true servant of the people 

I don't allow favor or bribery

My service to the people is true
I don't pocket the money of the people
I defend the Filipino citizens

I acknowledge their rights
I respect my fellow man
I fighting for the honor of my country.
[Repeat chorus twice]
Because I am a good Filipino
Because I am a good Filipino
Because I am a good Filipino


And for the Filipinos out there, let me know if you have a better translation...
Ako’y isang mabuting Pilipino
Minamahal ko ang bayan ko
Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin
Sinusunod ko ang kanyang mga alituntunin
Tumatawid ako sa tamang tawiran
Sumasakay ako sa tamang sakayan
Pumipila at ‘di nakikipag-unahan
At ‘di ako pasiga-siga sa lansangan
Bumababa’t nagsasakay ako sa tamang sakayan (Nagbababa ako sa tamang babaan)
‘di nakahambalang parang walang pakiaalam
Pinagbibigyan kong mga tumatawid sa kalsada
Humihinto ako ‘pag ang ilaw ay pula
[chorus]
‘pagkat ako’y isang mabuting Pilipino
Minamahal ko ang bayan ko
Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin
Sinusunod ko ang kanyang mga alituntunin
‘Di ako nagongotong o nagbibigay ng lagay
Ticket lamang ang tinatanggap kong ibinibigay
Ako’y nakatayo doon mismo sa kanto
At ‘di nagtatago sa ilalim ng puno
‘Di ako nagkakalat ng basura sa lansangan
‘Di bumubuga ng usok ang aking sasakyan
Inaayos ko ang mga kalat sa basurahan
Inaalagaan ko ang ating kapaligiran
[repeat chorus]
Lagi akong nakikinig sa aking mga magulang
Kaya’t pag-aaral ay aking pinagbubutihan
‘di ako gumagamit ng bawal na gamot
O kaya’y tumatambay at sa eskwela’y ‘di pumapasok
Ipinagtatanggol ko ang aking karangalan
‘pagkat ito lamang ang tangi kong kayamanan
‘di ko ibinebenta ang aking kinabukasan
Ang boto ko’y aking pinahahalagahan
[repeat chorus]
Ako’y isang tapat at totoong lingkod ng bayan
Pabor o lagay ay ‘di ko pinapayagan
Tapat ang serbisyo ko sa mamamayan
‘Di ko ibinubulsa ang pera ng bayan
Ipinagtatanggol ko ang mamamayang Pilipino
Mga karapatan nila’y kinikilala ko
Iginagalang ko ang aking kapwa tao
Ipinaglalaban ko ang dangal ng bayan ko.
[repeat chorus twice]
Pagkat ako’y isang mabuting Pilipino
Pagkat ako’y isang mabuting Pilipino
Pagkat ako’y isang mabuting Pilipino

And the winner for my ATC giveaway is Dianne!

Go and visit her blog "My Art Journal" and admire her mixed media art!  Congratulations, Dianne!






3 blog hugs:

Diane said...

Oh wow Peggy, I am on a roll--this is the 6th time I've won a giveaway in the last 2 months, and I'm so glad that I won yours--she's beautiful! I was looking for your email, but I can't find it--so mine is salt11(at)verizon.net--you can email me, and I'll send you my address--Thanks so much!
Sounds like the Philippines' has a promising new president!

Jackie said...

Hi! You have a beautiful blog and you're very talented :) Thanks for stopping by my blog!! Have a wonderful day!
-Jackie

Sonya said...

Thank you so very much for the kind comment you left on my blog. It's this kind of love and support, from people like you, reaching out to offer help and words of hope, that keeps me going from day to day. I read your post about losing your own husband, and all that you went through during that difficult time. Your story touched my heart and at the same time gave me so much encouragement and hope that I too will make it and that brighter days are ahead.
Your profile is so true....you are indeed sowing seeds of faith and hope dear friend.
Hugs and blessings,
Sonya

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