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Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I Am A Good Filipino) by Noel Cabangon and Jomike Tejido


This one is a real crowd pleaser: Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino, Lampara Books' 2012 picture book adaptation of Noel Cabangon's song, with Cabangon's original Filipino lyrics, functional English translations by Becky Bravo, and illustrations by Jomike Tejido!

Cabangon's inspiring lyrics remind children of the ways they can be good Filipinos, such as doing their best in school and obeying their parents. There are plenty of reminders for adults too, such as following traffic rules and not selling their votes during elections. Tejido's illustrations are warm and wholesome, acrylic paintings on hand-woven mats that depict different ways to be good citizens.   


You just can't go wrong with Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino! Children and adults will understand and appreciate the lyrics and paintings. The chords of the song are provided, so music lovers can play and sing along. There are notes and guide questions for educators. There is even a treat for book collectors: a hardcover edition (which is rare among Filipino picture books).

Here is a live performance of "Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino":

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  1. Steve JonesJanuary 24, 2020 at 9:40 AM

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM

      This is the children's book about the good citizens of the Philippines archipelago of 7,000 regional islands in Southeast Asia.

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM

      Florante and Laura by Dr. Francisco Balagtas.

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    3. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM

      Noli Me Tangere the book of Dr. Jose Rizal.

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    4. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM

      Memoirs of the Revolution a nonfiction book about the life & times of former Filipino general military leader and revolutionary Dr. Emilio Aguinaldo written in 1962.

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  2. Steve JonesJanuary 24, 2020 at 9:43 AM

    My Name is Steve Jones from Canada, i turn to a vampire any time i want to, I become a real vampire because of how people treat me, This world is a wicked world and not fair to any body. At the snack of my finger things are made happened. Am now a powerful vampire and no one step on me without an apology goes free. I turn to human being also at any time i want to. And am one of the most dreaded and respected person in my country. i am now also very famous and rich with the help of the VAMPIRES EMPIRE. i get what ever a want. i become a vampire through the help of my friend who introduce me into a vampire Kingdom by given me their email: jamessuccessfultemple45@gmail.com, if you want to become a powerful and a real vampire kindly contact the vampire kingdom on their email: jamessuccessfultemple45@gmail.com for help. it is real. Contact them today. jamessuccessfultemple45@gmail.com

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM

      Named after King Philip of Spain.

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM

      New Society/Bagong Lipunan a political movement formed in 1972 during the martial law administration of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

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    3. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM

      Sa Ikaunlad ng Bayan Disiplina Ang Kailangan famous catchphrase & slogan used during the administration of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. published & aired in TV films radio newspapers magazines & media in the Philippines.

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    4. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:48 AM

      Bagong Silang the music during the former administration of Fercinand Marcos Sr. martial law era from 1973-86 & revived in 2022 composed and lyrics by Filipino rock and roll band Plethora became the campaign jingle of presidential candidate Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

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  3. Spring PaintersAugust 20, 2022 at 3:16 AM

    Interesting thoughhts

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM

      Maharlika a notable Filipino people was ruled by ancient kings lords & tribesemen long before the European colonizers mostly Spanish French & Portugal in the Philippines.

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM

      The Freeman/Ang Maharlika 2025 epic alternative history melodrama film starring Vic Sotto Piolo Pascual & Sue Ramirez set in the independent nation state was ruled by a datu/sultan in the Philippines became a popular story serialized in TV films comics animation and media throughout the world.

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