# Albay Forever

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Provincial anthem of Albay

Albay Forever Provincial anthem of Albay Also known as Albay Sagkod pa Man Lyrics Jose R. Ravalo (original English lyrics), 2004 Music Jose R. Ravalo, 2004 Adopted March 31, 2004

"**Albay Forever**" ([Central Bikol](/source/Central_Bikol_language): *Albay Sagkod pa Man*), also known as the **Albay Hymn** or the **Albay Provincial Hymn**, is the official anthem of the province of [Albay](/source/Albay) in the [Philippines](/source/Philippines).

## History

"Albay Forever" was composed by Jose R. Ravalo of [Oas](/source/Oas%2C_Albay),[1] who also wrote the song's original English lyrics.[2]

The [Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay](/source/Albay_Provincial_Board) officially adopted the song on March 31, 2004, with the passage of Ordinance No. 02-2004.[3] Lyrics in [Central Bikol](/source/Central_Bikol), the largest regional language spoken in the province, were also subsequently adopted.

## Lyrics

Original English version Albay Forever[2] penned by Jose R. Ravalo Central Bikol version Albay Sagkod pa Man[2] translated by The Neighboring Tones Inc. There’s a place in Bicol that we hold dear Land of beauty and laughter and song Where you see the flowers bloom forever Haven to all the weary throng Where stands our Mt. Mayon the peerless Awe-inspiring, majestic, grand It’s a place where skies are bluer This is Albay our own dear land Thy name we’ll cherish always, No matter where we be. Thy sons shall stand by thee united, Forever and loyal to thee. May lugar digdi sa Kabikolan Na pano ning mga kaogmahan Mga tawo pobre o mayaman Sarabay sa pag-uswag nin banwaan An bulkang Mayon samong ladawan Simbolo nin kagayonan Mahal na Diyos dai Mo pabayaan Mahal ming Albay sagkod pa man Kaming mga Albayano Saen man magduman Dai mi nanggad malilingawan An samuyang dagang tinubuan

The lyrics of the song have been interpreted as a call for Albayanos to love and protect their environment.[4]

## Performance

Singing "Albay Forever" is mandatory whenever there is an official event being held in the province of Albay, alongside the recitation of the provincial pledge, "I Am an Albayano".[4]

During the 2013 Daragang Magayon Festival in [Legazpi](/source/Legazpi%2C_Albay), the provincial capital, a two-round contest was held between teams to see who can extract the most [coconut milk](/source/Coconut_milk) out of a pile of coconuts to the tune of the anthem.[5]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-condolence_1-0)** [Resolution Expressing Sincerest Condolences To The Bereaved Family Of The Late Hon. Jose R. Ravalo Of Daraga, Albay](https://sbcouncildaraga.com/product/86-2007-resolution-expressing-sincerest-condolences-to-the-bereaved-family-of-the-late-hon-jose-r-ravalo-of-daraga-albay/) (Resolution 86-2007). Sangguniang Bayan of Daraga. 2007.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-lyrics_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-lyrics_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-lyrics_2-2) [*Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School Student Handbook*](https://docplayer.net/102593572-Department-of-education-region-v-division-of-albay-marcial-o-ranola-memorial-school-guinobatan-albay-student-handbook.html). Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via DocPlayer.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ordinance_3-0)** ["ORDINANCES"](https://spalbay.com/ordinance.php). [Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay](/source/Albay_Provincial_Board). Retrieved March 20, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-environment_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-environment_4-1) ["Albay heeds Pope's climate change call"](https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/181549/albay-heeds-pope-s-climate-change-call.html). *[Manila Standard](/source/Manila_Standard)*. July 5, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-coconut_5-0)** ["Coconut featured in 2013 Daragang Magayon Festival"](https://issuu.com/sudaria_publications/docs/bdmay6/4). *BusinessDaily*. May 6, 2013. p. 4. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via [Issuu](/source/Issuu).

## External links

- Videos of the Albay Hymn with lyrics and vocal performances: - ["Albay Forever"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y-7xyI4JOA) on [YouTube](/source/YouTube_video_(identifier)) - ["Albay Sagkod pa Man"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lynMGhyN3PE) on [YouTube](/source/YouTube_video_(identifier))

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