Filipinas is the original
Spanish poem that became the lyrics to the
Philippine National Anthem. The poem was written by
Jose Palma. Rafael Palma, Jose's brother would later say: "The spirit of his verses glowed with an
optimistic faith in the future because it was the general belief that it would be
impossible for the
American forces to
dominate the entire archipelago."
The lyrics were subsequently replaced by the English translation The Philippine Hymn, and then the Filipino one: Lupang Hinirang
Filipinas
by Jose Palma
Tierra adorada
Hija del sol de Oriente
Su fuego ardiente en ti latiendo esta.
Patria de amores!
Del heroismo cuna,
Los invasores
No te hallaran jamas.
En tu azul cielo, en tus auras,
En tus montes y en tu mar
Esplende y late el poema
De tu amada libertad.
Tu pabellon, que en las lides
La victoria ilumino
No vera nunca apagados
Sus estrellas y su sol.
Tierra de dichas, del sol y amores,
En tu regazo dulce es vivir.
Es una gloria para tus hijos,
Cuando de ofenden, por ti morir.