"Tierra Adorada, Hija Del Sol De Oriente..." Top 5 Page for this destination Philippines by syllybabe

Philippines Travel Guide: 27,166 reviews and 74,076 photos

My Country, My Home

My country, The Philippines, has 7,107 beautiful islands, every one of which is worth exploring. I've traveled to far away places but always came back to this place about 84.5 million Filipinos (2002) call home.
Journey with me as I take you to places that I've been to and will continue to travel to.
In the 90's the Department of Tourism had a really good ad campaign which I think now, more than ever, is fitting.
"Huwag Maging Dayuhan Sa Sariling Bayan" (Don't Be A Stranger In Your Homeland)
Mabuhay!
Please see my Manila page for info on the city and the islands.

FILIPINAS

I will never forget my spanish professor in college whose greatest joy was watching us squirm if we came to class late because she would ask us to sing the Philippine National Anthem in spanish in front of the whole class. I did it once and was never again late.

Tierra adorada, hija del sol de Oriente
su fuego ardiente en ti latiendo esta

Tierra de amores, del heroismo cuna,
los invasores no te hollaran jamas

En tus azul cielo, en tus auras,
en tus montes y en tu mar, esplende y late el poema
de tu amada libertad.

Tu pabellion que en las lides
la victoria ilumino, no veranunca apagados
sus estrellas ni su sol.

Tierra de dichas, de sol y amores,
en tu regazo dulce es vivir;
es una gloria para tus hijos
cuando te ofenden, por ti morir.

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In a nutshell:7,107 islands you can explore

Intro Updated Mar 8, 2003
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Reviews (39)

Explore the caves in Sagada Things to Do (19)

Sumaguing cave seemed easy at first but the deeper we went, the more slippery it got. Totally worth the trip, though.... more travel advice

Magellan's Cross Things to Do (19)

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Guimaras' Mangoes Favorites (8)

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Common Filipino traits Local Customs (8)

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Comments (61)

MURRA Sep 4, 2008 at 9:44 AM Report Abuse

thanks for info
Faiza-Ifrah Jul 31, 2007 at 6:55 PM Report Abuse

what a marvelous intro to a gr8 country? absolute A+. i liked the way you have sprinkeled colours all over :-)
pangelipc Jun 25, 2007 at 1:35 AM Report Abuse

I agree with you, but I like that they try to compete with Jollibees. My kids love McDo, so I get to eat their fried chicken which we do not have in the states. I love chicken with gravy.
titabell Apr 7, 2007 at 6:38 AM Report Abuse

Oh my God! Syl! You still know the national anthem in Spanish! Gosh! I admire you! Now, i feel like going back to my Balarila, El Fili and Pepe and Pilar. Cheers! Good, good pages!
sirenna Mar 19, 2007 at 4:20 AM Report Abuse

Loved your tips, especially detailed descriptions of 'tampo'! This is very useful info for first time visitors to the country. :)
benazer Jan 28, 2007 at 8:19 AM Report Abuse

Very nice,very interesting,very hepful pages.I enjoyed very much looking and reading. I will be back,ok.
andolini Dec 11, 2006 at 12:22 AM Report Abuse

The link has been changed... The full text of that speech can be found at: http://econ-discourse.blogspot.com/2006/10/land-reform-land-of-bondage-land-of.html
AnitaJRT Jan 22, 2006 at 9:14 AM Report Abuse

Fabulous photo -- what a great "eye" you have!!! Great page.
PINOYSAILOR Jun 7, 2005 at 8:57 AM Report Abuse

My spanish professor in college made me sing one of Jose Rizal's favorite lullaby in front of all the spanish faculty to make up for one of my test that I failed. She always picked on me bec she said that I looked mestizo and couldnt speak spanish.
ligaya Apr 9, 2005 at 5:01 PM Report Abuse

comment from my husband:himno nacional en espanol,que bonito.excelente.palabras bonitas.