By Tricia A. Dedicatoria, 16, La Paz National High School

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Listen closely—can you hear it? A call from afar

The voice of 2050 Philippines, like a distant star

It asks, What kind of future do we dare to create? 

What actions can guide us before it’s too late?

A nation where justice lives beyond talk,

Where faith guides each path, we walk. 

No one left out, no one left behind,

A land rebuilt with each heart and mind.

Communities thriving, traditions alive,

Where diversity blooms, helping cultures survive.

Unity’s banner flies high and strong,

In a country where all truly belong.

Where progress lifts the lives of all

Economic growth that stands tall, 

Where poverty fades, and wealth is shared

With equality present in every cared-for square

The call grows louder—what path will we pave?

The future awaits us to be bold, to be brave.

To rise together, to answer this plea,

To shape a tomorrow where every Filipino can be. 

From government halls to every street,

The call of the future echoes, deep and sweet.

Together we stand, each voice, each hand,

Building a country where we all can stand. 

From Luzon to Mindanao, every place,

We’re crafting a Philippines all can embrace.

With courage as fuel and justice as guide, 

We break down walls and bridge the divide 

No gap too wide, no task to small,

In this Philippines, there’s room for all.

Every day a chance, every choice a stand,

To rewrite history, to shift and advance.

The future is calling—it’s here, it’s near.

With each step forward, we make it clear:

We hear its echoes, we answer today,

Create a future where hope lights the way.