Awit sa Paglikha ng Bagong Pilipinas (), also known by its incipit Tindig! Aking Inang Bayan (), is a patriotic song written by Filipino composer Felipe Padilla de León. It was commissioned during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines and intended to supplant Lupang Hinirang (then sung to its English translation as the Philippine Hymn) as the national anthem. It was also sung by the members of the Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon, however, the words bear sentiments against the Japanese occupiers and the desire for national liberation.
The song was also appropriated by the communist New People's Army with the title Tindig Uring Anakpawis ().
The Philippine Madrigal Singers recorded a rendition of the song for the album Bayan Ko, Aawitan Kita ("My Country, I Shall Sing For Thee"), an anthology of historic patriotic songs from the Spanish era up to the 20th century that was released for the Philippine Centennial in 1998.
Lyrics Original Tagalog lyricsUnofficial, literal English translation Tindíg! Aking Ináng Bayan, Lahing pilî sa silangan Iwaksî natin ang nakaraán, Yakapin ang bagong buhay.
Hawakan ang watawat Ng pagpápakasipag Ibandila, iwasiwas Ang pagbabagong tatág
Lakad at harapín Pagtatanggól sa layunin Hirap, sakit ay tiisín Upang makamít ang mithiin
Gumawâ, bumuó, at magbatá Itatág ang silangang Asya Lupalop na maguinhawâ Kasaganaang sama-samaStand! My Motherland Chosen race in the East Let us end the past Embrace the new life.
Hold the flag Of hardworking-ness Flourish, brandish The founding anew.
Walk and face The defense of the purpose Hardship and pain, we endure In order to achieve our goal.
Make, form, and endure Establish East Asia Continent of wealth Prospering all together.
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