Week 1 and 2 - Quarter 1

(Part A)

21st Century
Literature
from the
Philippines
and the World
Gerald Loyd S. Villegas
H. E 12 - D
Mrs. Kristienne Jane Sarto
 INTRODUCTION:
To begin with, the folk song "Ang Bayan Ko"
was originally written in Spanish before
being translated into Filipino in the form of a
poem. This poem rose to prominence during
Ferdinand Marcos' presidency, but our
President Marcos later prohibited the song
"Ang Bayan Ko" from being broadcast during
martial law.Following that, during the Post-
EDSA 1 Revolution, a song writer/singer
performed this song at the wake up of the
former Aquino family.
After all of the events that occurred,
Freddie did not deter from recording
a new one on his own, so this song
still exists today and gives fellow
Filipinos goosebumps. This song
expresses "people's longing for
freedom to take it away from any
oppressor," and it is intended for
protests. After all is said and done,
this song comprises a story from the
previous years as well as a variety of
emotions.
Ang Bayan
Reference:
https://philippineculturaleducation
Ko
.com.ph/bayan-ko/
 "ANG BAYAN KO"
By: Freddie Aguilar

Lyrics

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Ang bayan kong At sa kanyang yumi at Ibon mang may layang Pilipinas kong
Pilipinas ganda lumipad minumutya
Lupain ng ginto't Dayuhan ay nahalina Kulungin mo at umiiyak Pugad ng luha at dalita
bulaklak Bayan ko, binihag ka Bayan pa kayang sakdal- Aking adhika
Pag-ibig na sa kanyang Nasadlak sa dusa dilag Makita kang sakdal laya
palad Ang 'di magnasang
Nag-alay ng ganda't makaalpas
dilag
1ST PARAGRAPH
Ang bayan kong Pilipinas
Lupain ng ginto't bulaklak

Pag-ibig na sa kanyang palad

Nag-alay ng ganda't dilag

The opening stanza or paragraph extols the beauty of the

Philippines from various perspectives. Because it is stated
that the Philippines has a wide range of beautiful sites to
visit, including its natural riches, which are a gift from our
motherland, and how much our people adore the country.
In a simple way, Phillipines is a lovely and prosperous
country. And our patriot are happy and feeling blessed.
 2ND PARAGRAPH
At sa kanyang yumi at ganda
Dayuhan ay nahalina
Bayan ko, binihag ka
Nasadlak sa dusa

The second stanza or paragraph is how a foreign country

colonized the Philippines at that time. Our country's beauty has
been abruptly conquered by others because they are aroused
about it. As a result, they have imprisoned us like an animals
and there have been numerous misfortunes occurred. Simply
put, it was colonized by foreigners due of our beauty and
natural land. Also, in this paragraph shows that they got a
feeling of foreboding.
 3RD PARAGRAPH
Ibon mang may layang lumipad

Kulungin mo at umiiyak
Bayan pa kayang sakdal-dilag

Ang 'di magnasang makaalpas

The third stanza or paragraph is all about the countrymen's freedom

being taken by a foreign people. Birds (ibon) were used to represent
the people of the Philippines who want to fly freely but are unable to
do so due to the oversight of a person. Instead, they must first obtain
permission. As a result, the birds are being compared to a country
where they used to fly freely in the sky before being suddenly
captured by colonizers. The message is that Filipinos want to be free,
and each line depicts what happened when the Philippines was under
foreign control. In a conclusion, our fellow Filipino or the country as
a whole were pleading for freedom (liberty).
 4TH PARAGRAPH
Pilipinas kong minumutya
Pugad ng luha at dalita
Aking adhika
Makita kang sakdal laya

The final stanza or paragraph is all about what the Philippines

will look like after it is free of colonists and has truly gained
independence. On that day, our countrymen want the day to
arrive as soon as possible since they are being oppressed by
foreign people. It is said that all of the pain, tears, sacrifices,
and other things will be compensated. First and foremost, to
see the Philippines gain independence. In conclusion, a patriot
would like to see their nation free, and the future generations
would not have to go through what they did.
 Conclusion :
Overall, the song or poem's words contain a wide range
of emotions. They live peacefully in their nation at first,
but then we are attacked by foreigners because they see
our country as having a wealth of natural resources and
the beauty of our country, which is the Philippines.
Suffering, sorrow, frustration, sadness, fear, and a
variety of other emotions can be found in the songs.
First and foremost, the aspirations of Filipinos during
the American era.

"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of
the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."
- Mahatma Gandhi