SA MAGANDANG SILANGAN

In the Beautiful East
by Dr. Jose P. Rizal
(English translation by Prof. E. Cabanban)

Where the joyful sun rises
Lies a land abundant and full of beauty
That is oppressed by a proud character
From which we long to be free.

Where the joyful sun rises
Lies a land abundant and full of beauty
Whatever suffering I must endure
My only treasure is my country,
the land that I love.

To be parted from her is such pain
Wanting in joy and in love as well
The sun is dim, the sky is in sorrow
What a pity to die without seeing you.

"Ang nagmamarunog na walang alam,
ang natatamo'y kahihiyan."

-Kasabihang Tagalog-

Thanks through the kind courtesy of Ian R. Andres.