Iloilo City Hymn Lyrics featuring places and events in the city of Iloilo
“Himno Sang Dakbanwa Sang Iloilo” - Iloilo City Hymn
Lyrics and Music by: Prof. Arne Lubasan
I
Puluy-an ka sang mga dungganon
Guindihon sa imong gugmang bilidhon
Namat-an sang mga baganihan
Nakigbato para sa kahilwayan
II
Dunang manggad sa amon guin-aman
Manggaran sa kulturang kinaadman
May maragtas nga madinu-agon
Bulawanon ang mga palanubli-on
Koro:
Iloilo, Iloilo
Dakbanwa kong nahamut-an
Iloilo, Iloilo
Bugal magpadulong diin man
Tampad nga magpabilin sa imo
Tungod palangga ko
Dakbanwang Iloilo, bugal ko!
III
Himpit nga gugma sa imo halad
Sakdagon ang imong katuyuan
Itib-ong ang kauswagan
Padayun nga angkunon ang katin-aran
English Translation
I
Thou art the abode of the noble
Molded with thy pure love
Birthplace of heroes
That fought for liberty
II
Natural resources prepared for us
Rich in cultural talents
Colorful thy history
Golden thy heritage
Chorus:
Iloilo, Iloilo
The city I love
Iloilo, Iloilo
Pride wherever i may lead
Loyal i shall remain
Because i love thee
City of iloilo, my pride.
III
Pure love to you I offer
Support your intentions
Promote your development
Continually achieve progress
Alternative Translation
I
Home of the dignified
Taken from your pure love
Cradle of heroes
Fought for freedom
II
Natural resources bestowed on us
Rich in indigenous culture
Has a colorful history
Golden heritage
Chorus:
Iloilo, Iloilo
My hometown I love
Iloilo, Iloilo
The pride which will be carried anywhere
Faithfully stays with you
Because I love
My city, my pride!
III
Formidable love I offer to you
Patronize your intentions
Promote progress
Continue to own prosperity
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