As a Filipino

I have been told, not once or twice
In love of country, my duty lies.
To be a true Filipino, this I should know.
I sing this poem I learned below.

Faith in God
As a Filipino, in God I believe
His daily blessings we all receive.
He makes me strong when I am weak.
And He is here for good to speak.

Unity
As Filipinos, you and I are one.
We work together in toil and fun.
All together as a team,
We are true partners, this I have seen.

Patriotism
As a Filipino, I'm truly proud.
For this rich country, I sing aloud.
Wherever I go, I bring with me
My country's name, beloved and free.

Work
As a Filipino, I study hard.
I read, I write to move forward.
I study so when I grow up
I'll help my country reach the top.

Respect for Life
As a Filipino, I promise to
Respect all life, we all must do.
For hand-in-hand and arm-in-arm,
We must not do each other harm.

Respect for Law and Government
As a Filipino, I will obey
The laws of my land, for this I pray.
I'll be the help to all the good
The leaders do, we really should.

Truth
As a Filipino, the truth I'll say.
I shall not be with tongues that slay.
I will be brave with words so few,
I will uphold all that is true.

Justice
As a Filipino, I will be fair.
For what is right, I'll always care.
I will be just and not oppress,
Or take advantage of the rest.

Freedom
As a Filipino, I will defend
My right to be until the end.
And with this freedom comes a price
My country's where my duty lies.

Love
As a Filipino, I'll put above
The good of all with warmth and love.
Without conditions, I pledge to give
To those with less so they can live.

Equality
As a Filipino, I recognize
That we may be of different size,
Diverse beliefs, and colors, too
But we are all Filipinos true.

Peace
As a Filipino in harmony 
I vow to live with my family.
Brutality will not be used
To settle fights, avoid abuse.

Promotion of the Common Good
As a Filipino, I will not greed,
Other people's wealth I will not need.
Above myself, I'll always place
The good of most, with pride and grace.

Concern for Family and Future Generations
As a Filipino, I vow to love
My Mom and Dad, and God above.
When I grow up and have my own,
The seeds of love forever sown.

Concern for the Environment
As a Filipino, I will maintain
My home and school without a stain.
I will be clean in body and deed,
In words and work, I hope to lead.

Order
As a Filipino, I will abide
By others' rights, I'm by their side.
I will respect and do what's right
I am my country's future bright. 

The Band

First, there's a man, with a big golden stick
Which he throws in the air, with a twirl and a flick.

Then come the drummers, each wears a peaked hat
The drums at their sides, go rat-a-tat-tat!

Them come the trumpeteers, tarantantara!
What a wonderful noise, trumpets sounds are.

Them the man with the cymbals, the sun makes them flash\
As he brings them together, with a lovely loud crash.

Last comes a fat man, there's almost no room,
He hits the big drum, boom,boom,boom, boom.

Mr. Nobody

I know a funny little man
As quiet as a mouse
He does the mischief that is done
In everybody's house.
Though no one every sees his face
Yet one and all agree
That every plate we break was cracked
By Mr. Nobody.

It is he who always tears our books
Who leaves the door ajar
He picks the buttons from our shirts
And scatters pins afar.
That squeaking door will always squeak
For prithee, don't you see?
We leave the oiling to be done
By Mr. Nobody.

He puts damp wood upon the fire
That kettles will not boil
His are the feet that bring in mud
And all the carpets soil.
The papers that so soft are lost
Who had them last but he?
There's no one tosses them about
But Mr. Nobody.

The fingermarks upon the door
By none of us were made
We never leave the blinds unclosed
To let the curtains fade
The ink we never spill!
The boots that lying round you see
Are not our boots - they all belong
To Mr. Nobody.

Wind

Who is the wind?
Does anybody know?
Where does he come from
and where does he go?
Does he live in a cave?
Does he talk with the sun?
Are the breezes his children
And does he have fun?
With the millions of people
He meets everyday
I think that he must
In his own windy way.

What GOD has made

All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All things wise and wonderful
The LORD GOD made them all


Each little flowers that opens,
Each little birds that sings
He made them glowing colors
He made them tiny wings


The purple headed mountain
The river running by
The morning and the sunset
That brightens up the sky

The cold wind in the winter
The pleasant summer sun
The ripe fruits in the garden
He made them everyone


The tall trees in the greenwood
The meadows where we play
The rushes by the water
We gather everyday


He gave us eyes to see them
And lips that we might tell
How great is GOD almighty
Who has made all things well

Colors

Red, red what is red?
Gumamela is red
Pretty and free its nice to see

Yellow, yellow what is yellow?
The sun is yellow
Shining bright to make they light

Blue, blue what is blue?
The sky is blue
Where clouds float high
And birdies fly

Green, green what is green?
Animals food its very good

Orange, orange what is orange?
Do you like an orange?
And orange is juicy and full of vitamin C

The Wind

I saw you toss the kites so high
And blow the birds above the sky
And all around I heard you pass
Like ladies skirts across the grass

O wind, a blowing all day long
O wind, that sings so loud a song

I saw the different things you did
But always you, yourself you hid
I felt you push, I heard you call
I could not see yourself at all

O wind, a blowing all day long
O wind, that sings so loud a song

O, you that are so strong and cold
O, blower are you young or old?
Are you a beast of field and tree
Or just a stronger child than me?

O wind, a blowing all day long
O wind, that sings so loud a song