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Albay Forever
Provincial anthem of Albay
"Albay Forever" (Central Bikol: Albay Sagkod pa Man), also known as the Albay Hymn or the Albay Provincial Hymn, is the official anthem of the province of Albay in the Philippines.
Provincial anthem of Albay | |
| Also known as | Albay Sagkod pa Man |
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| Lyrics | Jose R. Ravalo (original English lyrics), 2004 |
| Music | Jose R. Ravalo, 2004 |
| Adopted | March 31, 2004 |
"Albay Forever" was composed by Jose R. Ravalo of Daraga,[1] who also wrote the song's original English lyrics.[2]
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay officially adopted the song on March 31, 2004, with the passage of Ordinance No. 02-2004.[3] Lyrics in Central Bikol, the largest regional language spoken in the province, were also subsequently adopted.
| Original English version Albay Forever[2] penned by Jose R. Ravalo |
Central Bikol version Albay Sagkod pa Man[2] translated by The Neighboring Tones Inc. |
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There’s a place in Bicol that we hold dear |
May lugar digdi sa Kabikolan |
The lyrics of the song have been interpreted as a call for Albayanos to love and protect their environment.[4]
Singing "Albay Forever" is mandatory whenever there is an official event being held in the province of Albay, alongside the recitation of the provincial pledge, "I Am an Albayano".[4]
During the 2013 Daragang Magayon Festival in Legazpi, the provincial capital, a two-round contest was held between teams to see who can extract the most coconut milk out of a pile of coconuts to the tune of the anthem.[5]
- Resolution Expressing Sincerest Condolences To The Bereaved Family Of The Late Hon. Jose R. Ravalo Of Daraga, Albay (Resolution 86-2007). Sangguniang Bayan of Daraga. 2007.
- Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School Student Handbook. Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via DocPlayer.
- "ORDINANCES". Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- "Albay heeds Pope's climate change call". Manila Standard. July 5, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- "Coconut featured in 2013 Daragang Magayon Festival". BusinessDaily. May 6, 2013. p. 4. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Issuu.
- Videos of the Albay Hymn with lyrics and vocal performances: