Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Memorable Moments

The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics suffered a minor technical glitch when one of the snow flakes did not turn into an Olympic flame 

Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu whirlwind stellar performance on men's figure skating so great he created a new record holder 

Men's Hockey Semifinals Match, Canada versus United States 

Russia's newest star Korean-born Viktor An reacts on his winning performance 

Gus Kenworthy with his adorable adopted puppy 

Canadian coach Justin Wadsworth came to the rescue of Russian skier Anton Gafarov who broke his ski 

Sochi 2014 Olympics Closing Ceremony presentation made fun of the malfunctioned snow flake which did not turn into an Olympic ring during the Opening shows they have fun and laughter as well and enjoyed their hosting of the games

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics mascot extinguishing the Olympic flame signaling the end of the games 

United States' figure skater Jeremy Abbott falls and rise up to finish his program

Heart warming tribute of Sochi volunteers to Sarah Burke, half-pipe skiing pioneer who died in an accident in 2012

Gilmore Junio (right) of Canada gave up his spot in men's 1000 m speed skate so that his team mate Denny Morrison (left) could compete who eventually took the silver in the event      

      The spectacular Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics just recently concluded last February 23 in Sochi, Russia and the world saw magnificent and sometimes faux pas highlights of the games. Though the Winter Olympics, the biggest competition for winter sports last for more than 2 weeks only it showcases the strengths and weaknesses of Russia, saw the valiant heroism and stories of inspiration, chilly performances in the competition makes the world squirm as well as frigid news that shivers the world.
      The most expensive Olympic Games to date with dazzling, elegant Olympic Village has its own fair share of ohhs and ahhs. During the Olympic opening ceremony, the explicitly wonderful presentation and demonstration of Russia's contribution to the world, the visually stunning parade of nations which mark the very exciting and anticipated return of the Philippines in the Winter Games after 20 years (it last participated in 1992 in Albertville, France) and its debut in figure skating courtesy of their lone athlete, Michael Christian Martinez, the return of Jamaica in the bobsled competition after 25 years  (it last saw action in Calgary, Alberta in 1988) which was the inspiration of the 1993 film, Cool Runnings and their return in the Games after 12 years, the debut of the small and poor Southeast Asian country of Timor Leste, and most especially the dramatic participation of countries which boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow led by the United States. It was overshadowed only by a technical glitch caused by the malfunctioned snow flake which did not turn into an Olympic ring. It was as unusual as the creepy weird 1980 Olympic mascot bear which extinguish the Olympic flame.
      In its two-week run we have seen stunning performances and shocking results. The overwhelming, record shattering ice dance of Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu more than enough to avalanche the performance of the defending champion Patrick Chan of Canada on men's individual figure skating is as chilly as the shocking and controversial win of the billowy Adelina Sotnikova of Russia over Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics gold medalist South Korea's Yuna Kim paper weight program on ice. South Korea even filed an official protest before the IOC on the alleged controversial loopsided result. Their performance is as exciting and as astounding as the promising and impressive debut performance of Michael Christian Martinez in men's individual who finished 19th overall touted and expected by many as the star of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
     Onto the speed skating arena, the agility and stamina of the competition echoed by the crowd with surprising victory of Netherland's 1-2-3 finish in men's 500 m  courtesy of Michel Mulder, Jan Smeekens and Ronald Mulder who took gold, silver and bronze, respectively with Mulder brothers taking a medal each as well as in men's 5000 and 10000 m with Sven Kramer, Jan Blokhuijsen, Jorrit Bergsma, and Bob De Jong is also replicated by Norway, Russia and the United States in skiing. Their victory was also a frustrating performance for United States in speedskating as the team went home empty handied as they successively loss in every event. United States saving grace was only a silver medal in men's 5000 m relay short track. Their star player J.R. Celski failed to deliver and the most heart breaking moment for him is he only ranked 4th in men's 1500 m short track in which he took the bronze in 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver but fortunately, went home with a silver medal in men's 5000 m relay. Gilmore Junio of Canada voluntarily gave up his spot in the men's 1000 m in the speedskating event so that his team mate Denny Morrison could compete. However, the most brilliant story out of speedskating is the victory Viktor An brought to Russia. A Korean who immigrated to Russia, Ahn won 3 golds and a bronze for Korea in 2006Turin games and later move to Russia and winning to 3 golds and a bronze for his adopted country thus, making him Russia's newest speedskating sensation and one of the most accomplished short track speedskaters of all time.
   There are also storms and avalanche of great results and stories in my other favorite winter sports of luge, skeleton, skiing and snowboard. One of the biggest story of the games, however, came in my most favorite winter sports - hockey. The most buzzed and worldwide trending semifinals match between Canada and United States and eventually the loss of the latter generate so much heat in debates and discussions and made the two countries bitter rivals that Canada made a slogan "Loser Keeps Bieber" agitating United States a nasty confrontation between the two ensued.
   Incredible story of heroism and inspiration and decent amount of sarcasm warm the coldness of Winter Games. Gus Kenworthy extended some days after his silver medal win in slope style skiing to make sure he could bring home some adorable stray puppies Sochi officials plans to euthanize stray animals. His heart melting act made a headlines and captured the hearts of many receiving buzz and tweets from celebs including Miley Cyrus and inspired other athletes to bring home some puppies as well. Jeremy Abbott of United States falls on men's figure skating with excruciating pain and his strength to stand up and finish his program was very inspiring and moving story for others to do the same in real life. Alex Bilodeau of Canada gold medal triumph in men's mogul in both 2010 and 2014 was inspired by his brother who is suffering from cerebral palsy. The poignant reunion and celebration of the brothers captured the hearts of many. Swiss skier Dario Cologna who won the gold medal in the 15 kilometer cross country skiing patiently waiting for Peru's first ever Winter Olympian Roberto Carcelen. Halfpipe skiing pioneer Sarah Burke who died in a training accident in 2012 dream of seeing the sport be part of the Olympic but she did not live to see it two years later in Sochi 2014 Olympic as an official sport discipline. However, Sochi volunteers paid her a tribute in honor for her pioneering the sport in a heart shape before the half pipe finals. But the most inspiring story that defines true Olympism is about Canadian ski coach Justin Wadsworth came to the rescue of the Russian cross country skier Anton Gafarov who broke his skis on his way for the semifinals of men's freestyle sprint. Wadsworth ran from the sidelines to give the Russian a replacement ski allowing him to finish the race.

   This is what I love about the Winter Olympics, lots of stories, lots of life amidst the freezing temperature and more inspiration and heroism that I hope will spread among humanity and around the world. This shows that Winter Olympics stories is as cool as the games. See you again in 2018. Bon Voyage!

   Anyway, you have some inspiring Winter Games stories to share? Let us know and we can publish it.  

Photo Source:

AP
Telegraph.co.uk
Twitter: @guskenworthy
Mashable.com

Beauty Pageant's Question and Suggested Answer

These are the final questions of Miss Universe 2013 and its suggested answer: (Note: Play the background YouTube music of Miss Universe below to add more sentimentality while reading it)

1. What would be our life without internet? 
(Question Asked by Philip Kirkorov to Ecuador, Constanza Baez) 

Suggested Answer: Imagine the life before and after Internet was born. Even if there is not much difference, I think life now has become easier and more convenient than before. Valuable information and crucial communication brought by Internet has become an indispensable tool that without it life is mess. It is making a big difference in today's world.

2. What is your opinion on places that do not allow women to do things such as travel abroad, vote or drive cars? 
(Question Asked by Carol Alt to Brazil, Jakelyne Oliveira) 

Suggested Answer: Women achieved their independence through time. It is obsolete and outdated idea of undermining women's role and capability in the society. Some places are still primitive in lifestyle that negates progress and developments. I think we should be open and accept changes not only respect and honor women and equality but it also accept progress and development as well as celebration of the triumph of humanity. 

3. What is the most significant thing we can do to help elect more women into political offices around the world? 
(Question Asked by Anne V to Spain, Patricia Yurena) 

Suggested Answer: Holding political offices as a public servant is a one tough job to handle. People in the world of politics make executive decisions to make or break their respective jurisdictions and constituents. Intelligent and discerning voters are looking for individuals who possess specific qualities. In order to be elected to such public office, one must have a discipline in herself and in everything that she does. Aside from hard work, determination and perseverance, one must have political will to carry out her decisions with tenacity. Charisma is also another good quality because it attracts horde of people to you and win you hearts with anything that you do but of course compliment it with sincerity and kindness. It also help that you have started some philanthropic or charitable works on the way or champion some causes or advocacy you are believe in so that you have a specific, clear outline platform to lay out as proof that people can entrust you the crucial position to lead and govern them. 

4.What can be done about the lack of jobs for young people starting their careers? 
(Question Asked by Tara Lipinski to Philippines, Ariella Arida) 

Suggested Answer: Unemployment is a frequent concern especially for fresh graduates or young people starting their careers. To address this kind of problem, why not give these young people an opportunity to become young entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is the driving force of the economy because it does not only generate profits for owners but also provide jobs for others as well as spur trade and commerce. While there are still lack of jobs, give them a source of living by making them start up a business through livelihood trainings. Through these, young people can become young business people earning a living for themselves while waiting for the right job to come. At the same time while earning a living in their business, immerse them in personality and skills development training program to enhance their personality, talent and skills to further improve their chances of landing a good job appropriate for them in the future. Give them fish and they will live for a day. Teach them how to fish and they live forever. 

5. What is your biggest fear and how will you plan to overcome it? 
(Question Asked by Steven Tyler to Venezuela, Gabriela Isler) 

Suggested Answer: Each one of us has its own share of anxiety, shiver, scream and shout due to fear of something. For me, my biggest fear is failure and disappointment and a troubled, devastated future. I am so much anxious to become successful to the point of worrying about failure and losing and that I am afraid of a devastated future. However, since I always challenge myself to do things that would have an outcome of either a success or a failure, I realized that I should never be afraid of failure or fear of losing because through this we learn, we learn to be better and more stronger, fix any mistake and inspired to do more wonders and more beautiful things. Failures are second chance opportunities, opportunities to improve and to enhance ourselves thus, in everything that we do we should put our best foot forward because anything can happen and success and a good future is attainable from a short distance. 


Source: 

Dailymail.co.uk 
abscbnpr.com 
msuniversetv.wordpress.com 
guardianlv.com

Binibining Pilipinas 2014 Evening Gowns Wish List

          These are some of the gowns worn by Miss USA contestants and semifinalists during the evening gown competitions in 2011 - 2013 makes them look so lovely and shining glamorously that night that earn them a place in the hearts and minds of many including me. I believe these fabulous gowns also best fits the current lovely Binibining Pilipinas 2014 because it will not only look good for them but the fact the gowns are so elegant it can boost them high morale and self-esteem that they can sashay and walk them with great pride, honor and respect for the gown and the designer. So here are the Miss USA gowns and the Binibining Pilipinas 2014 contestants whom I wish them to wear. Each of the evening gowns best fit a lot of contestants so I decided to list multiple names. Usually the first three contestants in the list are the most ideal woman to wear each specific gowns and ranked based on suitability and the rest are also great alternates which will make them look ravishing and classy when they wear it. 

Miss USA 2011 

Alabama - Madeline Mitchell 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti, Kris Tiffany Janson, Mary Jean Lastimosa, Ladylin Riva, Vanessa Saliba

Miss USA 2012 

Alabama - Katherine Webb 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Aiza Faeldonia, Yvethe Marie Santiago, Mary Jean Lastimosa, Emma Mary Tiglao, Hannah Ruth Sison, Laura Victoria Lehman, Parul Shah, Anabel Christine Tia

Georgia - Jasmyn "Jazz" Wilkins 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Pia Wurtzbach, Mary Jean Lastimosa, Yvethe Marie Santiago, Diana Arevalo, Joy Marie Gangan, Mae Liezel Ramos, Shauna Indra Salina Curran 

Nevada - Jade Kelsall 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Diana Arevalo, Mary Jean Lastimosa, Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti, Vessica Sambo 

Ohio - Audrey Bolte 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Mae Liezel Ramos, Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti, Emma Mary Tiglao, Anabel Christine Tia, Kris Tiffany Janson, Shauna Indra Salina Curran, Joy Antonette Diaz, Vanessa Saliba 

Oklahoma - Lauren Taylor Lundeen 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Kimverlyn Suiza, Pia Wurtzbach, Hannah Sheena Manuel, Vessica Sambo, Kris Tiffany Janson, Angelique Celine De Leon, Hannah Mariz De La Guerra 

Texas - Brittany Lynn Booker 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Diana Arevalo, Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti, Joy Marie Gangan, Ladylin Riva, Anabel Christine Tia, Shauna Indra Salina Curran, Kris Tiffany Janson 

 Miss USA 2013 

Illinois - Stacie Juris 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Mary Jean Lastimosa, Yvethe Marie Santiago, Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti, Pia Wurtzbach, Kimverlyn Suiza 

Nevada - Chelsea Caswell 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Diana Arevalo, Hannah Sheena Manuel, Mae Liezel Ramos, Hannah Ruth Sison, Laura Victoria Lehman, Pia Wurtzbach, Emma Mary Tiglao, Kimverlyn Suiza, Anabel Christine Tia, Kris Tiffany Janson, Ladylin Riva 

South Carolina - Megan Pinckney 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Parul Shah, Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti, Pia Wurtzbach, Laura Victoria Lehman, Joy Marie Gangan, Hannah Sheena Manuel, Mae Liezel Ramos, Vessica Sambo, Hannah Mariz De La Guerra, Shauna Indra Salina Curran, Angelique Celine De Leon 

Texas - Alexandria "Ali" Nugent 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Joy Marie Gangan, Laura Victoria Lehman, Diana Arevalo, Pia Wurtzbach, Aiza Faeldonia, Emma Mary Tiglao, Hannah Ruth Sison, Anabel Christine Tia, Vanessa Saliba 

Utah - Marissa Powell 

Wish It Would Be Worn By: 

Diana Arevalo, Parul Shah, Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti, Mary Jean Lastimosa, Hannah Mariz De La Guerra, Shauna Indra Salina Curran 

Photo Source: 

Miss USA Youtube videos

Binibining Pilipinas 2014: Watchful Eyes The Women To Watch Out

          Forty (40) stunning, gorgeous women were presented to the media last January 27, 2014 at Gloria Maris Banquet Hall in Quezon City as the official contestants of the 51st Binibining Pilipinas 2014 to be held on Sunday, March 30. The contestants will participate in different activities in the two-month competition that will bring out the best in them. Binibining Pilipinas will crown and select the winners to represent the Philippines in different international beauty competitions such as Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Supranational and Miss Tourism Queen International. Last year, Bea Rose Santiago and Mutya Johanna Datul won Miss International in Japan and Miss Supranational in Belarus, respectively giving pride and honor to the country on the other hand, Ariella Arida finished 3rd runner up in Miss Universe 2013 in Russia and Cindy Miranda is among the semifinalists in Miss Tourism Queen International in China. For the meantime, here are Watchful Eyes Of A Silhouette picks as the women to watch out for before the main competitions start. Watchful Eyes will come up with the final favorite picks few days before the crowning moment on March 30. Here now are the fifteen (15) women to watch out for: (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BASED ON THE METRO MANILA CITIES OR PROVINCES THEY REPRESENT)(Note: Background Youtube Music is Sweet Nothing by Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch and Lights by Ellie Goulding, play them while viewing the list):

Albay - Yvethe Marie Santiago 

Bulacan - Vessica Sambo 

Cagayan - Hannah Sheena Manuel 

Camarines Sur - Mae Liezel Ramos 

Ilocos Sur - Hannah Ruth Sison 

 

Isabela - Joy Marie Gangan 

 

Laguna - Kimverlyn Suiza 

Makati - Laura Lehman 

Mindoro Oriental - Diana Arevalo 

Misamis Oriental - Pia Wurtzbach 

North Cotabato - Mary Jean Lastimosa 

Pampanga - Emma Mary Tiglao 

Pangasinan - Parul Shah 

Sultan Kudarat - Aiza Faeldonia 

Taguig - Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti 

Photo Sources: 

Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc 
Missosology.Org

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2014 Official Results

Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High School

Pintaflores Festival of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental 

 

        The defending champion, Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High School retained its title as it was announced as the over-all winner of the world famous Dinagyang Festival 2014. It first won the title in 2005 under the name Tribu Silak.
       Aside from the top prize, Tribu Panayanon also collected several special awards from opening salvo to the main competition awards. 1st runner-up went to Tribu Ilonganon of Jalandoni Memorial National High School, 2nd runner-up went to Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School, 3rd runner-up went to Tribu Paghidaet of La Paz National High School and 4th runner-up went to Tribu Baybayanon of Melchor Nava National High School in Calaparan, Arevalo. Aside from cash prizes and trophy, the Champion and 1st runner-up will go on a world tour and this time, they will go to Singapore, US and Canada. 
       On the other hand, Kasadyahan Regional Showcase featuring the best street dance festivals in Western Visayas region was decided that only one competing tribe will win as the best performing group this year. Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. sympathizes with some of the towns, cities and provinces in the region which was affected by the typhoon Yolanda in November, 2013 and make the sub-Dinagyang attraction a regional showcase to show the world that amidst the difficulties, hardships and tragedies and against all odds, we can stand up once again and life must go on.
       Dinagyang Festival competition which was started in 1970 is the only Philippine festival that has an official mascot named Dagoy and goes on a world tour in promoting not just the festival but also the Philippines as a tourist destination. In 2011, the winning tribe, Tribu Pan-ay went on to perform in New York City and other neighboring U.S. cities like Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles for the Philippine Independence Day event sponsored by the Filipino community there. Last year, the winning tribe went to New York and California to perform in the Philippine Independence Day celebration sponsored by the Filipino community in the United States highlighted by their performance in the famed New York Times Square. This year, the winning tribe will go to Canada  to perform in some Canadian cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Calgary. There is a plan by the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. that they might not send an entry and skip Aliwan Fiesta this year so that the fund intended for the tribe's participating in that competition will be used instead in their tour abroad.

The List of Winners Including Those From Other Events is as follows: 


Luces in the Sky Dinagyang Pyromusical Competition 2014:

Champion      - DSS Fireworks of Dumaguete City
1st runner up - Scorpio Fireworks of Iloilo




Tambor Trumpa Martsa Musika Drum and Lyre Corps Competition:


Elementary Level


Champion - Dingle Central Elementary School Drum and Lyre Corps - Dingle, Iloilo
2nd Place - Alimodian Central Elementary School Drum and Lyre Corps - Alimodian, Iloilo
3rd Place - Cubay Central Elementary School School Drum, Lyre and Bugle Corps - Cubay, Jaro, Iloilo City




Secondary Level



 Champion - Dingle National High School Drum, Lyre and Bugle Corps - Dingle, Iloilo
 2nd Place - Iloilo City National High School Drum, Lyre and Bugle Corps
 3rd Place - Ramon Avanceña National High School Drum, Lyre and Bugle Corps - Arevalo, Iloilo City



Kasadyahan Regional Showcase

Best Performing Group - Pintaflores Festival of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental


Dinagyang Festival Ati Tribe Competition


Opening Salvo  

Special Awards
Best In Costume           - Tribu Ilonganon
Best In Discipline        - Tribu Panayanon

Best In Performance   - Tribu Panayanon


Main Competition

Special Awards
Best Costume Designer - Tribu Panayanon
Best In Head Dress - Tribu Ilonganon
Best Musical Director - Tribu Panayanon
Best Choreographer - Rommel Flogen and Ramil Huyatid, Tribu Panayanon
Best In Discipline - Tribu Ilonganon


Minor Awards
Best In Street Dance - Tribu Baybayanon
Best In Costume - Tribu Panayanon
Best In Music - Tribu Panayanon
Best In Choreography - Tribu Panayanon
Best In Performance - Tribu Ilonganon


Major Awards  

Champion – Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City National High School) - they will go to perform in Singapore and in cities of Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Calgary in Canada
1st Runner Up – Tribu Ilonganon (Jalandoni Memorial National High School) - they will go to United States to perform in Chicago, Illinois and New York
2nd Runner Up – Tribu Salognon (Jaro National High School)
3rd Runner Up – Tribu Paghidaet (La Paz National High School)
4th Runner Up – Tribu Baybayanon (Melchor L. Nava National High School, Calaparan, Arevalo, Iloilo City)

Photo Sources: 

Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog Official Facebook Page 
Iloilo Metropolitan Times

ILOILO DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2014 LIVE Streaming

For those inquiring about Dinagyang Festival 2014 Live Stream links, here are the links which you can watch the Dinagyang Festival 2014 online anywhere you are in the world.  Dinagyang Ati Tribe Competition will be on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 8 am (PHILIPPINE TIME)

Make the hashtags #Dinagyang2014 and #IAmIloilo a WORLDWIDE TREND on Twitter this coming January 26, Thanks!

Click the links below:


DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2014 LIVE STREAM by Choose Philippines 


Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2014 LIVE Streaming by Stream Pinoy 


GMA Network DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2014 LIVE Streaming Coverage 



GMA Network DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2014 LIVE Streaming Coverage Below:

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL Official Theme Song Lyrics With English Translation and Video

Hala Bira, Iloilo! - Dinagyang Theme Song
Composed by: Rommel Salvador N. Chiu
Lyrics and Vocals: by Dante Beriong


Sadtong nahauna nga istorya kag panahon
Nakilala ka sa ngalan nga Irong-irong
Puno sang manggad kag sang katahum
Sa idalum ni Datu Paiburong.

Ipabugal ko ang imo ngalan
Ipabugal ko ang mga binuhatan
Sang imong ginikanan kag imong kabataan
Gabuligay pakadto sa kauswagan.

Chorus

Hala Bira ILOILO! Sulong sa pagbag-o!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Matahum nga banwa ko!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Ipabugal ang ngalan mo!
Sa tanan nga panahon ikaw ang palanggaon!

Sa paglakat sang malawig nga tinion
Nakilala ka sa madamong bulohaton
Ang imo nga DINAGYANG kag imo nga KASADYAHAN
Padayon nga ginapasidungga n!

Himuon ko ang tanan nga masarangan
Isinggit ko sa bilog nga kalibutan
Kita mga ILONGGO tunay nga PILIPINO
Mapisan kag dungganon nga mga tawo!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! Negosyo kag probinsya!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Napun-an ka sang kasadya!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Itib-ong ang kalinungan!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Padayon sa kauswagan!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
HALA BIRA ILOILO!

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Hala Bira Iloilo! - DINAGYANG FESTIVAL Official Theme Song

by Dante Beriong


During the old days,
You were known by the name Irong-irong
Lots of treasure and beauty
Under the rule of Datu Paiburong

I will show pride in your name
I will show pride in what you have done
Of your forefathers, generations and your offsprings
United helping hands towards progress.

Chorus:

Hala Bira ILOILO! Move forward to a change!
Hala Bira ILOILO! My beautiful homeland!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Take pride in your name!
Be loved at all times!

Through time
Your were known by many of your great works
Your DINAGYANG and your KASADYAHAN
Continuously given honor!

I will do my best
I will shout to the world
We Ilonggos, the real Filipinos
Hard working and dignified people!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! Business and province!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Full of fun and laughter!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Spread peace!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Continue to progress!

REPEAT CHORUS 2x

Hala Bira ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
Hala DAGYANG ILOILO! VIVA SENYOR SANTO NINO!
HALA BIRA ILOILO!