{"id":5685,"date":"2025-08-04T09:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T01:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bangsamororeview.com\/main\/?p=5685"},"modified":"2025-08-04T09:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T01:54:38","slug":"meranaw-my-voice-my-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bangsamororeview.com\/main\/meranaw-my-voice-my-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"Meranaw: My Voice, My Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Johara D. Alangca-Azis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Meranaw<\/em> ako, and my language is <em>Meranaw<\/em>.<br \/>\nA tongue that\u2019s born from the sparks of divine light,<br \/>\nA voice that whispers peace in every name,<br \/>\nTreasured in the hearts that seek quietness,<br \/>\nA tender strength, a lasting harmony,<br \/>\nThe language of the <em>mawngangen<\/em>, <em>seselaan<\/em>, and <em>kalilintad<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Meranaw<\/em> ako, and my language is <em>Meranaw<\/em>.<br \/>\nA speech of compassion, beauty and grace,<br \/>\nA lingo that blooms with gentle arts,<br \/>\nRefined in manners, respectful in duty,<br \/>\nTouching souls and healing hearts,<br \/>\nThe language of the <em>bilangataw<\/em>, <em>matarintis<\/em>, and <em>bilantadi<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Meranaw<\/em> ako, and my language is Meranaw.<br \/>\nThe tongue of the contented and submissive,<br \/>\nA lingua that carries the strength of quiet resolve,<br \/>\nCareful in words, humble in intent,<br \/>\nSeeking to evolve, finding its ascent<br \/>\nThe language of the <em>masosoat<\/em>, <em>mawnoten<\/em>, and <em>masanggila<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Meranaw<\/em> ako, and my language is <em>Meranaw<\/em>.<br \/>\nI call your hearts to guard and secure this gift,<br \/>\nTo preserve this heritage, to the very end,<br \/>\nFor in its words, our roots run deep,<br \/>\nA <em>paninggalan<\/em> for generations to keep,<br \/>\nA tradition we solemnly vow to defend.<\/p>\n<p><em>Meranaw<\/em> ako, and my language is <em>Meranaw<\/em>.<br \/>\nI urge your spirits to cherish and uphold this blessing,<br \/>\nStrengthen its origins, uphold its name,<br \/>\nPropagate it far beyond our land,<br \/>\nSo others may come to understand,<br \/>\nAnd keep alive what we proclaim.<\/p>\n<p><em>Meranaw<\/em> ako, and my language is <em>Meranaw<\/em>.<br \/>\nAya <em>panginam aken, aya singanin aken, aya pangni aken<\/em>&#8212;<br \/>\nMy hope, my aspiration, my earnest prayer\u2014<br \/>\nThat <em>Meranaw<\/em>&#8211; my voice, my heritage- shall thrive eternally,<br \/>\nSafeguarded with love, care, and pride<br \/>\nSo it endures, unbroken, widespread&#8211;<br \/>\nA beacon of my identity, an everlasting heritage for all to share.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johara D. Alangca-Azis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meranaw ako, and my language is Meranaw. 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