Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas, aking lupang sinilangan,
Tahanan ng aking lahi, kinukupkop ako at tinutulungang
Maging malakas, masipag at marangal
Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas,
Diringgin ko ang payo ng aking magulang,
Susundin ko ang tuntunin ng paaralan,
Tutuparin ko ang mga tungkulin ng isang
mamamayang makabayan,
Naglilingkod, nag-aaral at nagdarasal
nang buong katapatan.
Iaalay ko ang aking buhay, pangarap, pagsisikap
Sa bansang Pilipinas.
We learned the anthem and the pledge as early as kindergarten. The whole school sang and recited them. We found pleasure in screaming out our lungs. The school still stands today. I sometimes drive by, and I smile when I hear the tiny and shrill voices ringing across the grounds and neighborhood. Rhuel, Noli and I were like those children once
