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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Philippine Military Academy Alma Mater Song


My next posts will be all about my life as a cadet in PMA.  Let me first share to you one of the Academy song that always made me proud when I sing it along with the Corps.  When it is sang, every cadet and cavaliers stood still and expected not only to memorize the lyrics but also sing it at the right tune.  But nevertheless, what's far more important is what the song embodies... PMAers must take pride of all their accomplishments as cadets, which they did through hardship and sacrifices... through our Lord's guidance, by the Honor Code and to what PMA stands for.  That each one, as they leave the PMA portal, can only continue this "PRIDE" if they serve their country honestly and truthfully and take courage not to tolerate anyone who does otherwise.  I just hope that each and every one who graduated and even those who have not, still keep the message of the song in their hearts...and lives with it. Yahweh bless. 
  



PMA, OH HAIL TO THEE
Oh, proud and bold you stand!
Bright beacon of the land
Let loyal sons proclaim
Thy glorious name

Wherever we may be
O'er land or deep blue sea,
We'll raise a song to Thee,
Academy, Oh, Hail to Thee!

At every end of day
We hope and fervent pray
The honor you instill
Doth guide our will!
May Thy sons ever be
Men of INTEGRITY
COURAGE and LOYALTY,
PMA, Oh, Hail to Thee!

When bells for us are rung
And our last "taps" is sung
Let generations see
Our country free

Oh, lead to righteous way
Those solid ranks of gray
Thy virtues to display
Academy, Oh, Hail to Thee!
Music by: Quirico P. Evangelista (PMA '40)
Lyrics by: Reynaldo A. Mendoza (PMA '40)


 

27 comments:

  1. I'm so proud of you, you are a soldier :) and keep singing that wonderful song that brings heroism into the philipene nation.

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  2. I am not a soldier... I was a cadet once but I was not able to finish it. I agree though, that the song is truly wonderful. Thanks. Yahweh bless.

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  3. this is a great song, I cant even get it out my head. makes me want me to enlist in the military and see more of what life has to offer

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  4. this is a great song! thanks for sharing :)

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  5. heard this song before, Yahweh bless you!

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  6. It has a nice beat to it ha ... di ko alam nag PMA ka pala ... astig!

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  7. Every time I hear the word PMA... a well disciplined person will pop up my head. sayang naman di mo natapos. Anyway, I hope you are happy with your chosen path.. :P

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  8. ang maganda pag PMA ka, siguradong opisyal ka pagkagraduate

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  9. one great song. I just can't imagine how hard it is to be in PMA. I once in my life dreamed to be a soldier. But I don't think I can survive. hehe

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  10. my hubby applied in PMA and he passed too except sa pagpasa ng requirements na-late yung sa dental niya so hindi siya natuloy. not meant for him kasi kung natuloy siya, hindi ko siya mameet sa school. =) nice song and video.

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  11. My bf was interested to be a soldier. If he pursued pala, he would be singing this alma mater song.. :)

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  12. i heard so many negative and positive feedback about PMA , didnot nag PMA ka pala. Basta i look up to people na nakatuntong sa PMA , I wanted to be a soldier before but later on decided not to pursue because there were no support from the government . Unlike before.

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  13. Wow naman nag re reminisce na si Ralph! Balik ka uli sa PMA, ng makakanta ka maraming marami :-p!

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  14. Oh wow. PMA-er ka? Galing! I salute PMA-ers!

    I know a number of friends who are PMA-ers... really good people. Nice song, too! :)

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  15. Hymns of military academies do increase that sense of loyalty within that school. Whenever you hear the tune, you instantly sing along with other unfamiliar people who happened to go to the same academy as you did, creating a common ground.

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  16. Life at PMA can be so grueling that you will tend to sing even if you're not a singer.

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  17. omg!! ang ganda! appreciate the lyrics also nkisabay aq kht d ko alam buti sinulat mo lyrics hihi shud play this also to fall asleep very nice music there! xx

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  18. It would really nice to see the PMAyers sing this hymn in an actual event. I'm sure it's come up with a very nice rhythm.

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  19. first time i heard this PMA Alma Mater Song in your blog.. it's nice! I'm sure it brings back memories to those who have graduated from the academy.

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  20. I've never heard this, until now. So thank you for sharing! :)

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  21. My husband is in military too, I love how they march in the field. The discipline is always there.

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  22. me and our country are so proud of you as one of the brave that depend this country ...I SALUTE!

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  23. Wow! You're a PMA-yer? :) Hindi ko alam na this is your hymn.. Nice!

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  24. Thanks for sharing the PMAer song sir! salute you!

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  25. Goosebump...this song is so touching. The most meaningful lyrics I've ever heard.

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  26. this is my first time to hear this song. thanks for sharing! :)

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  27. Astig! Whenever we sing our alma matter song, there;s always a sense of pride within ourselves.

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