I Am A Filipino
by Carlos P. Romulo
I am a Filipino, inheritor of a glorious past, hostage to the uncertain future. As such, I must prove equal to a two-fold task -- the task of meeting my responsibility to the past, and the task of performing my obligation to the future.
I am sprung from a hardy race, child of many generations removed of ancient Malayan pioneers. Across the centuries the memory comes rushing back to me: of brown-skinned men putting out to sea in ships that were as frail as their hearts were stout. Over the sea I see them come, borne upon the billowing wave and the whistling wind, carried upon a mighty swell of hope -- hope in the free abundance of the new land that was to be their home and their children's forever.
This is the land they sought and found. Every inch of the shore that their eyes first set upon, every hill and mountain that beckoned to them with a green-and-purple invitation; every mile of rolling plain that their view encompassed, every river and lake that promised a plentiful living and the fruitfulness of commerce, is hallowed spot to me.
By the strength of their hearts and hands, by every right of law -- human and divine -- this land and all the appurtenances thereto -- the black and fertile soil, the seas and lakes and rivers teeming with fish, the forests with their inexhaustible wealth in wildlife and timber, the mountains with their bowels swollen with minerals -- the whole of this rich and happy land has been, for centuries without number, the land of my fathers. This land I received in trust from them and in trust will I pass it on my children, and so on until this world is no more.
I am a Filipino. In my blood runs the immortal seed of heroes -- seed that flowered down the centuries in deeds of courage and defiance. In my veins yet pulses the same hot blood that sent Lapu-Lapu to battle against the first invader of this land, that nerved Lakandula to combat the alien foe, that drove Diego Silang and Dagohoy into rebellion against the foreign oppressor.
That seed is immortal. It is the self-same seed that flowered in the heart of Jose Rizal that morning in Bagumbayan when a volley of shots put an end to all that was mortal of him and made his spirit deathless forever; the same that flowered in the hearts of Bonifacio in Balintawak, of Gregorio del Pilar at Tirad Pass, of Antonio Luna at Calumpit; that bloomed in flowers of frustration in the sad heart of Emilio Aguinaldo at Palanan, and yet burst forth royally again in the proud heart of Manuel L. Quezon when he stood at last on the threshold of ancient Malacañang Palace, in the symbolic act of possession and racial vindication.
i was too worried .to confused about everything
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Ang Aking Pinsan...
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Ang Pamana
yes. i want to have example of a filipino piece for declamation.
Sure, here is a short declamation piece titled "Blood in Me": "I am made of blood and bones, A mixture of strength and vulnerability. But do not mistake my kindness for weakness, For within me flows the blood of warriors, ready to fight for what is right."
anfg ulila sa maruming damit
i was too worried .to confused about everything
Sure. "The Room" is a declamation piece that tells the story of a person reflecting on the memories and emotions attached to a room that holds significance in their life. Through vivid descriptions and heartfelt anecdotes, the speaker conveys the importance of cherishing moments and connections with loved ones in that room.
declamation with joke
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tulang palaka ako'y tutula tulang palaka ako'y uupo taposna po!
You can find the declamation piece "Thirty Pieces of Silver" in various declamation or prose and poetry books, online sources, or through performing arts groups that may have the piece in their repertoire. It is a popular piece used in competitions and public speaking events.
declamation piece for Rapunzel
"On That Graduation Day" is a powerful declamation piece that reflects on the journey, challenges, and triumphs leading up to the moment of graduation. It highlights the emotions of pride, gratitude, and nostalgia felt by graduates as they prepare to step into a new chapter of their lives. The piece inspires the audience to reflect on their own achievements and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
Absolutely, here's an example: "Integrity is the highest value we can strive for. It is the bedrock upon which trust is built, the foundation of our character. In a world where honesty and authenticity are sometimes lost, let us be beacons of integrity, shining brightly for all to see."