I am Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado,

and today I long for my family,

my beloved people and my country.
The pearl of the orient seas,
just the mere thought of it sets my heart on glee.

My dream for this nation lie on its youth.

You are the hope of our motherland.
Go unfold and raise you radiant brow
for you possess talents, skills and abilities
that would make your nation proud.
Fill you mind with noble thoughts and hopes
to soar swiftly high where the joy and honor is.

Then my thoughts left my mind,

Nothing prepared me for what I am seeing
The youth being affected by the advancement of technology
Is this where everything ends? Is it worth all these?

But I believe in Filipino Youth

May they become responsible citizen
Showing respect to their countrymen
Hold your heads high!
I cannot give up the future which belongs to you
Yes! You my dear Youth- hope of our motherland,
Make the Philippines better
For Youth is the hope of our Nation!