You've NEVER SEEN a graduation like this! Latinos react to Filipino Students Graduation Singing

[@R.P.Gonzales]

Filipino parents ALWAYS tell their kids, “we have nothing to leave you but your education.” It’s a family’s pride and symbol of hope to have the children finish up to post secondary education. Not so well off families celebrate every graduation regardless of level because it’s a feat, breaking their backs working just to send the kids to school. Thus, the song tribute to parents in graduation ceremonies.

[@leindy5057]

This is why we wanted to help our parents, though it's not a responsibility but giving back for all the sacrifices they did just to make sure we have a good education 😢

[@chii7929]

Yes, symbol of hope cause they made their child a retirement plan and a walking atm, yes

[@freewhengs4628]

@@chii7929i am from the Philippines and now living in the US for 8 yrs, my husband is also Filipino. Never did my parents treat me as an ATM nor a retirement plan. Maybe some of my countrymen experience it which is so sad.

[@miggspro1154]

“Nothing to leave but your education” haha literal na tinagalog per word hahaha

[@MelOrocio]

😊​@chii7929 what happened to you dude?do you have parents?

[@darlenedmakaiwi6188]

That’s how much Filipinos respect their parents. Our parents have given their all to help us through life. Especially in the Philippines with so much hardship.😢My grandparents moved to Hawaii for their children, for a better life.

[@Hantelilia]

As a former student of New Era University, graduations are being held in Ph Arena… I graduated there last July and it was emotional. We sang this song too and at the chorus, we would look back ( at the audience ) and too look at our parents saying thanks ans singing this to them😊

[@ceciliojrtesorero1077]

INC means....Iglesia Ni Cristo(Church of Christ) is a religious sect in the Philippines

[@kahariiii]

OMG! This is my school! Awit ng Anak sa Magulang is like our own MAPA (SB19). 🥹💙

[@dahrenabinsay257]

Graduation is not only for the students but also for acknowledging the love and support of our parents 😢😢❤️❤️

[@asterespero2484]

INC stands for Iglesia Ni Cristo, a religion here in the Philippines. The students are from the New Era University which is also owned by the INC. The venue is The Philippine Arena the biggest indoor arena in the world also owned by the INC.

[@pogiproblems2659]

Correct is that the popular cult?

[@adobo3678]

Wala naman nagtatanong marites ka naman masyado. kain tayo dinuguan

[@chimaek_eonni]

​@@pogiproblems2659shame on you

[@Monkey.Dream.JoyBoy]

@@pogiproblems2659 what's your definition for Cult?

[@leethoo2684]

Probably he mean sect or religious group other slang word meaning for cult!

[@annexiwang6562]

That song was to honor their parents who took care of them and now that they are graduates it's just fitting to acknowledge them for their love.

[@SouxSyal]

philippine school graduations from kindergarden up to college has multiple songs in the program. 1 song as a graduation batch song, 1 song dedicated to the teachers and 1 song dedicated to the parents. plus the national anthem and the school hymn if there are any.... usually these 5 are always present in all graduations.

[@Bonnke-i5k]

Aaaah, I'm crying!!!! For many of these graduates, the song brings them to tears because they understand their economic status. Their parents really had to give blood, sweat and tears to get them to finish college in the hopes of a better future. That's why the promise to give back and take care of elderly parents are very real to them.

[@cristita-w9b]

My God ! I keep crying watching this. Thanks moms and dads. Everything we have is because of you . Your love will transcends lifetime after lifetime! Thank you guys for this video.

[@SatiricalCircus]

music is deeply rooted in almost any aspect of our life and structures in our PH society structure especially schools. To make it short, it will be part of a child's life (home and school) definitely shapes him or her maybe not a singer but love for music and it will go over and over for many years as long as no one will ban music in the country.

[@redditor.07]

I didn't expect this😲 NEU Alumna here! Just graduated last June 28. Every graduation is held in the Philippine Arena (formally owned by the NEU, built by the Iglesia Ni Cristo) we sing this song every graduation NEU is a non-sectarian university, by the way.

[@nelcitaconstantino9250]

Yes everyone is welcome to enroll in NEU.

[@esthermiranda8815]

I was so teary eyed watching this...I can't hold my feelings to the lyrics of this song,all parents sacrifices to bring up and mold thier kids into a good and productive child,I was crying remembering all the sacrifices of my mother from the day i was born til to the last of her breath....

[@sergpags1914]

Graduation songs in the Philippines is basically a tribute to parents. We have it when we graduate in grade school, high school, and college.

[@LiberadoJabano]

Philippine schools have elaborate graduation ceremonies. That song is actually a graduation song. Graduation is a HUGE academic milestone for Filipinos. To finish senior high school and college is a big celebration for parents who highly esteem education!

[@nymmechannel3446]

You can't possibly help but to tear up when you hear this. The lyrics were touching😢😢😢

[@masis2001]

In the Philippines every end of school year there’s awarding, end of school programs or commencement or ceremonies like this and everyone is included not just selected students, including parents. And in events like this is when we acknowledge not just the students but also our parents for all their hard-work and sacrifices of our parents to be able to pay for our tuition. Unlike here in the west you’re on your own, you get your own student loan, you work to pay your own bills and you take care of yourself.

[@aleanahsacar4214]

Philippine Arena is where the Asia Artists Award was held, where SB19 performed their medley. It's owned by the Iglesia ni Cristo, a religious organisation in the Philippines.

[@purplebutterfly7268]

Awit or kanta are words that can be used as a noun or a verb. So it can mean "song" or "(to) sing". So the title of the song "Awit ng Anak" is "A Child's Song" in direct translation to English. The Filipino language has no 'son/daughter' word---we use 'anak na lalaki' (son) and 'anak na babae' (daughter).

[@miayaya7030]

They got emotional while singing as they remembered the hardship and sacrifices of their parents to give them better future. The song expresses how greatful they are to their parents. The promise to their parents is to reciprocate the love and support they're received by looking after their parents and always be there on their side. Praying also to God when they are sick and weak.

[@jmrs211]

that university is run by INC who also owns the philippine arena. that explains why the graduation ceremony is held there

[@rachellara9067]

That's where AAA 2023 was held, as well as the concerts of Bruno Mars, Black Pink, Twice and other foreign acts.

[@belenhetchler3356]

That's Filipino family wisdom for our children . Only education can give to our children.. Not money or house except their Education can give to our children. God bless all.

[@wengantivo7122]

I was there. My son graduated from the New Era University in 2017. The most beautiful graduation song I've ever heard in my whole life.

[@hannliyam]

The Philippine Arena is the largest indoor arena in the world. It was built by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) for their large events, such as baptisms, Bible studies, INConcerts, and graduations held at New Era University, which is also owned by the Church. Instead of naming it after the Church, they decided to name it "Philippine Arena" so that non-INC events can also be held in the arena.

[@jaro6349]

iglesia ni Manalo

[@mikeinisrael]

Hi guys, I am a Roman Catholic, and I am not happy with what you guys are saying to other Churches. Let them be! That's their beliefs, and they found the love of God in this Church. Let's love and respect one another, though we have differences. Because at the end of the day, it is we who are making our own fate, if are we worthy to be in heaven or not.

[@Skip-Kilat]

@@mikeinisraeltalking to Idi0ts is a wait of your time. improving them won’t still make them successful in life.!😊

[@paonueva2936]

​@mikeinisrael are you sure that the two saying bad words on INK is a Roman Catholic? Hmmmm

[@Pandachii5]

​@@jaro6349 Show some proof that they're a cult not just typing here😂

[@mi_ultimo_amigo]

The religious organization that owns the arena also owns the university

[@AiPlus13]

In some schools these last years even the parents/guardians were called to the stage to receive awards for the hardwork and support to the students. I know coz I've certificates at home. It makes me happy to see my mother being recognized/appreciated in this manner as guardian to my niece coz when we were growing up she barely shows up in school even in enrollment or recognitions coz she has to work.😊

[@TheJoeMendoza]

The Philippine Arena has a seating capacity of 55,000. It's the world's largest indoor arena and is used for a variety of events, including concerts, sports, and religious gatherings.

[@emfleming5935]

INC-Iglesia ni Cristo. is a religious group in the Philippines.

[@vernonkamiaz8170]

I'm a newly retired high school teacher. This brought me to tears. I miss the classroom. Not the amounts of paper work from admin.

[@AbigailReyes-b4e]

THAT’S MY BATCH GRADUATION! Time flies so faaast! 2017❤

[@rhainehermosa8592]

May I know the title of the song? I really love d lyrics

[@dionicardona5366]

INC is Iglesia Ni Cristo - A very big religious denomination in the Philippines that owned the Philippine Arena. The University hired the use of the Arena.

[@MarioMislang-e8u]

Sacrifice of the parents make there children finish there studies. That’s song for there thanksgiving and kindness of parents. Most important want there children successful in there life ..

[@ellengarcia404]

in the philippines like that so emotional because this the way to thanks to all the parent all filipino they respect our parent

[@Mary-zd8xo]

This song is about the son/daughter recognising his parents’ love and sacrifices and that they will take care of them when they’re old. The song lyrics reminisce all the parents’ sacrifices The ending lyrics says “my dear father and mother, thank you”

[@tulaganellen]

It’s an appreciation song for the parents who took care of their children from the time they were born to finishing college no matter how difficult it was.

[@boybeyahero8962]

I feel...i start crying wacthing.... because of this song ...i remembered my high school graduation...with my poor and loving mother attending my graduation ❤❤❤ .. studying w/strong faith and forced to finish schoolling even highschool only.. because of lack of financial support of my mother...even i support my own to finish my high school....❤❤❤

[@nexterderderdoremon6039]

Thank you so much for this video...I cried a lot bcoz this song is dedicated to all parents... their hard work for their children to fulfill their dreams come true...Salute to all the parents Congratulations to all the Graduates

[@dhynnmharinsarmiento5407]

The song really touch filipino values...

[@mariyaonajourney5003]

OMG! I am here, you can see me here!!! I am one of the graduates from that batch

[@hapi2estipano177]

Im sobbing while watching.. I had a relapse of my college days 😢❤ My moms sacrifices.. thank you parents!!!❤❤

[@Zeffazir]

New Era University is owned by the Iglesia Ni Cristo Est.1914, which also owns the Philippine Arena.

[@CastroVerde28]

I Love watching you both guys.... Especially when your content is about Filipino.... I am Filipino and I'm so proud of our country.... God bless you both....

[@eduardhamto-me6qz]

I remember this is our graduation song batch2018 Hcdc!! When we practiced this song you’ll really cry!!!

[@tsuraraoikawa4612]

In graduation high school / college we sing to our parents/ guardians as a thank you for their efforts to send us to school

[@Yanz27-mp7kv]

This actually really common in a graduation ceremony. Usually student sing a song for the parents but this in in a big scale.

[@josehinediga5949]

Its a song composed by INC member and INC is the owner of this arena and INC also the owner of the school they graduated its new era school

[@stacyironstone7225]

Education is a must in the Philippines

[@brightheartvlog]

My Alma Mater😌 #NEU🌟 Proud to be I.N.C💚🤍❤

[@khakikyan5818]

Philippine arena was where cold play had their concert last January 2024 ang another kpop group a week before cold play. Lower classmen sang for their graduating upper classmen.

[@blueznote5360]

"Farewell to you my friend, to see each other again." Graduation songs of the nack in 80's to early 90s.

[@myrarefugio8447]

THIS IS MY BATCH WAYBACK 2017 ❤ So proud ❤ NEU my ALMA MATER ❤

[@arnimalistic]

I am also an alumna of NEU but during our time, graduations were held inside the Tabernacle in Central Avenue, QC, just stones throw away from the main campus of NEU. We never had the chance to sing this song, too.

[@ryancrisdomingo5629]

its a tribute to all the parents who dedicated their best for their children…. every school in the philippines do that.

[@manicurestangilongga3389]

I remember when we graduate in highschool year 1995-1996 we sang for our graduation song is 😊Hero to our parents

[@ShellaAranzabiano]

yep all of them graduation sing bcos is memorable highschool and college just always memorable

[@juvysigue7157]

Wow....awit ng anak sa magulang,ORIGINALLY from NEW ERA UNIVERSITY..at PHILIPPINE ARENA.

[@allandonaire3974]

This is a tribute song to the parents. This is a usual part of graduation exercises program in the Philippines.

[@MiVidaBenedicto]

My niece is one of the graduates in that program. And she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Education degree. That singing part is a tribute of tge students to their Mothers and Fathers. Tgats why the song is ALAY NG ANAK.

[@wednesdaelandicho2791]

Graduation ceremonies in the Ph is so emotional, cause it is really hard to make it to universities, a lot of Filipino youth used to be a working student in order to finish studies, some families can afford but not all. it is one of the reasons why it is more emotional during this kind of event.

[@axcellarnn]

NEU(New Era University) amd the Philippine Arena was owned by a Christian religious group called INC(Iglesia Ni Cristo/Church of Christ), and the song was written and sang by its members.

[@mariaceciliadimacali9569]

After watching my kid's graduation I can say this is now common. There's now a part in the graduation program where the graduates honor their parents.

[@haeunleeleehaeun3464]

The participation of the undergraduates is to witness and do the same in their studies, like giving thanks to their paraents and pursuing their studies.

[@friedapplepie1872]

One thing you will learn about Filipinos, we don't play when celebrating. Whether it's a birthday, wedding, graduation, etc, we do it big, and in a nice setting if we can. We do it in a way where it's very unforgettable, full of fun and emotions, and will wow everyone. We decorate and create a whole program. We create memories. That's how we roll!

[@Jelly_Beans21]

Tribute to Parents is always part of the graduation ceremonies here in the Philippines in, I believe, all school levels.

[@MaxMerrier]

INC is a Filipino prostestant christian foundation. The Philippine arena is owned, if I’m not wrong, by the INC. It is the largest indoor arena in the Philippines, if not in the world. Another point is that Universities in the Philippines usually has levels from elementary through higher education courses. That is why you see a junior high perfoming too in this occasion.

[@roxannedelcampo2753]

We give back all to our parents after what they did for supporting us in 20 years of studies,and when theyr old we as their children we taking care if our parents

[@angelogumnad8206]

Commencement Exercises are basically the combine Graduation for the different levels of an educational institution, from elementary, high school up to university level in this case of New Era Uni (NEU). This was probably a combined Baccalaureate Mass for all levels with the actual graduation ceremonies for each level on a separate schedule. The Philippine Arena together with NEU are under the INC.

[@kunarmakun793]

everyone has to sing in graduations! our HS graduation(2007-08) song was "THE PRAYER"

[@mtnschannel8092]

That's the place where SB 19 collab with &TEAM . WHEN THEY PERFORM GENTO...

[@jimcian]

Oh my! My first time to watch this, Am i the only one watching with tears..😂😭

[@Bobby4USN]

Universities in the Philippines these days tend to have grammer and high schools attached to them so tgat might explain some of the junior high singers.

[@ofeliajones6737]

INC is an acronym name of a religious sect in the Philipines which is called Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ). Thanks for sharing this video. Yes, graduation rites in the Philippines have graduation hymns which can make you teary-eyed if you sing it by heart.

[@swissheart4183]

INC acronym for Iglesia ni Cristo, one of the religious movement in the Philippines and NEU is an acronym for New Era University an learning institution established by INC.

[@RadgePangilinan]

Ink is the equivalent of the Mormon church of the Philippines. They have a university named New Era University.

[@melindabradecina6720]

❤♥️🙏🙏🇵🇭🇵🇭thank you so much..🥰 INC here..God Bless🙏🙏

[@Kuriwohada]

Every time that I hear this song, it makes me emotional. Awit ng Anak sa Magulang is my most favorite song. Hope that one day I'll be able to sing this to my parents. My career is still unstable. But I believe that soon I'll be able to let them experience the best things that I can give because they made me finish my studies.

[@darylpadecio9572]

It reminds me when I graduated there in 6th Grade, we had graduation practice just to sing the graduation song in tune and even had an arrangement whose alto, soprano and melody :) .

[@bokrason6194]

"awit" is the tagalog word for "song". anak is son/daughter or child, "awit ng anak" roughly translates to "song of the child" (to the parent).

[@schwooosh]

INC is IGLESIA NI CHRISTO. It is a church. It also owns the NEU New Era University and it also owns the Philippine Arena.

[@ConfusedCalicoCat-pk7hu]

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES DO THE SINGING TO SHOW LOVE AND RESPECT TO PARENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, SPONSORS, etc

[@diniasantos9117]

INC stands for Iglesia Ni Cristo, a big religious group in the Phil and also it has spread in almost all parts of the world

[@lynnethcastle]

I always heard and sing this song but I keep crying ❤ Oh my G I love my parents ✨️

[@jojitatienza4486]

Hi there am a fan of your channel I am an ofw working for my family I cried a lot when I see my son on stage graduating as senior high

[@lermaaboy]

Every graduation in the Philippines there is always a part in the program giving 6 thanks to the sacrifices of the parents.

[@bernarditamarquez6490]

Fyi the Philippine Arena is the worlds largest indoor arena. The New Era University is managed by Iglesia ni Cristo or INC, n INC is one of the major religious group ( but they actually are not truly or far from traditional Christian , n they are "own" or manage the Phil Arena). So no problem for New Era to use it. Fyi this was d venue of the ASIA ARTIST AWARDS 2023 where SB19 were give n 2 major awards.

[@raymundperalta419]

Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines

[@robenjuneballezabarretto1691]

Im just watching early morning guys your video but you make cry coz i miz my mother. I love you nanay in heaven😢😢😢

[@francesc213]

Geez, I was listening and partially watching this video reaction on my way to a meeting, I had to call them that I was running late because I started crying my balls out 😢. I needed time to compose myself before walking into my meeting! 😂😅😂

[@enz2010ligsay]

Iglesia Ni Kristo owns the Philippine Arena and NEU(New Era University)

[@dailydailyn]

Never thought I'll be seeing my university here in your channel 😆

[@emmaslifevlog5235]

Philippine Arena is the biggest Arena in the world and owned and built by the Iglisia ni Kristo !

[@angieangeles3988]

Song is very touchy I did cried every time I listen to the song remind me of my mother

[@vivianfigueroa232]

They sing in honor of their parents who sacrifed a lot to help them finish their education, they express their gratitude to their parents.

[@renatosamonte2533]

Thank you Waleska and Efra for these.can you please react to this video the brothers are serenading their 89 years old mother the four of them are singing their original composition.they are thanking their mom for everything.thanks again.🇵🇭💖

[@ChadAlcaraz_23]

INC stands for Iglesia ni Cristo, a religion in the Philippines who happens to own the New Era University and the Philippine Arena

[@lornacereno705]

Our High School graduation song is ' You'll never walk alone '

[@tonpasckyvlogs]

NEU is the University founded by INC (Iglesia Ni Cristo) and Philippine Arena is owned by INC.

[@gloriamariano3282]

INC Iglesia ni Christo. This ARENA is owned by INC. with 55, 000 seat capacity.

[@kellyjansko8149]

Nothing quite like American graduation. It’s super big deal and will make you cry