By Julie-Ann Ballon, 16, La Paz National High School

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Philippines 2050, a nation reborn,
Country’s streets aren’t home to the forlorn,
Children’s faces etched with smiles,
Dreams reach high, a thousand miles.

Filipinos' needs met with dignity,
Clothes, foods, and homes aren’t a scarcity,
Opportunities abound for skilled and wise,
Together let’s shout – “We’ll rise!”

Justice’s fair, neither bought nor delayed,
Rich or poor, equality remains unswayed,
Equal chances for all, no social strife,
A harmonious land, for richer life.

Philippines 2050, no longer bound,
By waste and fumes, a tomorrow found,
Greener grass, bluer skies,
But still, like air, we rise.

A strong peso, a nation’s pride,
Economic growth, a triumphant tide,
With resilience and trust, we sow,
Together, we’ll see the peso grow. 

But, how can we reach this vision so clear?,
Step by step, and year by year,
With courage strong and wisdom wise,
Hand in hand, united, we rise.

Philippines 2050, a future bright,
With leaders’ sincere and justice takes flight,
Invest in the youth, their education and health,
A nation awakened, thriving in wealth.

Together let’s strive, with passion and might,
Turn dreams to reality, darkness to light,
Philippines 2050, uncompromised,
Every Filipino knows, we will rise.