It was only when two of its four members were about to retire from the field of amateur music, however, that the APO, then known as the Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, finally had a city-wide audience. One of them was scheduled to leave for Turkey as an exchange student. The other had a position waiting for him in his father's advertising firm.
Why a talented young man of 21 would want to go to Turkey, every young man in the early seventies would probably understand. But what the APO could not understand was their fourth member's decision to leave the irresponsibility of being unemployed to join the ranks of the corporate world.
The trip to Turkey did not materialize and the APO, now a tentative trio, pushed on steadily towards fame and fortune.
Looking back, the APO members Danny Javier, Boboy Garrovillo, and Jim Paredes do not regret never having been regular wage earners. Their farewell concert, which had SRO audiences for two stormy nights, not unexpectedly became a hit record the following year.
In the three decades since that "farewell" concert, the APO has made 22 record albums; hosted several television shows including their own noontime Sunday show "Sa Linggo nAPO Sila"; and launched hugely successful major solo concerts and countless provincial, dinner, and corporate shows. They have performed in over 50 cities in the United States, in Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Japan to bring Original Pilipino Music to Filipinos the world over.
In October of 1987, during their annual US tour, the APO became the first Filipino pop artists to perform at the Main Hall of New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall. They also performed at the equally prestigious Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada's music capital. Both concerts, as well as the other shows held during that particular concert tour, were sold out. The APO were also the first Filipino artists to perform in a public concert in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 1987, they were one of the first Filipino artists to be recorded on compact disc. And in 1994, they were awarded the first Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino by Awit Awards - the Filipino equivalent of the Grammy. They have also been conferred the Tanglaw Ng Lahi Award, the highest accolade given by Jesuits in the field of culture and arts.
The APO also earned international recognition for Jim Paredes' anthem on the bloodless Philippine revolution in 1986. "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" was recorded by 15 Filipino artists in April 1986. A few months later, the English version "A New and Better Way" was launched in Australia. In February 1987, the first anniversary of the Philippines' People Power revolution, the song was released in London, England. The lyrics of the song are embedded on a wall of Our Lady of Edsa Shrine, the center of the revolution.
Bawat Bata
Apo Hiking Society Lyrics
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Ay may pangalan may karapatan
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
Ang bawa't tao sa ating mundo
Hayaan mong maglaro ang bata sa araw
Kapag umuulan nama'y magtatampisaw
Mahirap man o may kaya
At kahit ano mang uri ka pa
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
Ang bawa't bata sa ating mundo
Ay may pangalan may karapatan
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
Ang bawa't tao sa ating mundo
Ang bawa't nilikha sa mundo'y
Minamahal ng panginoon
Ang bawat bata'y may pangalan
May karapatan sa ating mundo
Hayaan mong bigyan na lang ng pagmamahal
Katulad ng sinadya ng maykapal
Mahirap man o may kaya
Maputi kayumanggi
At kahit ano mang uri ka pa
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
Ohwa la la la
Hayaan mong maglaro ang bata sa araw
Kapag umuulan nama'y magtatampisaw
Mahirap man o may kaya
Maputi kayumanggi
At kahit ano mang uri ka pa
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
Ang bawa't bata sa ating mundo
Ay may pangalan may karapatan
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
Ang bawa't tao sa ating mundo
Ang bawa't nilikha sa mundo'y
Minamahal ng panginoon
Ang bawat bata'y may pangalan
May karapatan sa ating mundo
Ang bawa't bata sa ating mundo
Ay may pangalan may karapatan
The song "Bawat Bata" by Apo Hiking Society is a heartwarming ode to children around the world. The lyrics emphasize that every child has a name and a right to a happy and safe life. The song goes on to say that even as people grow older, they are still young at heart, just like children. The song encourages listeners to let children play and have fun in the sun, or even in the rain, regardless of their background or status.
The song also brings up the idea that every created being, including children, is loved by God and deserving of respect and kindness. The message is that every child has the right to be loved, and that love can be expressed in simple ways, like playing with them and showing them affection.
Overall, "Bawat Bata" is a touching tribute to the innocence and wonder of childhood, while also encouraging listeners to treat every child they encounter with kindness and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Ang bawa't bata sa ating mundo
Every child in the world has a name and a right.
Ay may pangalan may karapatan
They have a name and a right to live a full life.
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
They grow up, but still have a childlike spirit.
Ang bawa't tao sa ating mundo
Every person in the world is like this.
Hayaan mong maglaro ang bata sa araw
Let children play in the sun.
Kapag umuulan nama'y magtatampisaw
Even if it is raining, let them play in the puddles.
Mahirap man o may kaya
Whether they are rich or poor.
Maputi kayumanggi
Fair-skinned or dark-skinned.
At kahit ano mang uri ka pa
No matter what kind of person you are.
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
The world belongs to you when you are a child.
Ang bawa't nilikha sa mundo'y
Every creation in the world is loved by God.
Minamahal ng panginoon
God loves them.
Hayaan mong bigyan na lang ng pagmamahal
Let them be given love.
Katulad ng sinadya ng maykapal
Just as it was intended by God.
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
The world belongs to you when you are a child.
Ohwa la la la
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Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
The world belongs to you when you are a child.
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
The world belongs to you when you are a child.
Sa 'yo ang mundo pag bata ka
The world belongs to you when you are a child.
Ang bawa't bata sa ating mundo
Every child in the world
Ay may pangalan may karapatan
has a name and a right to live a full life.
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
They grow up, but still have a childlike spirit.
Ang bawa't tao sa ating mundo
Every person in the world is like this.
Ang bawa't nilikha sa mundo'y
Every creation in the world
Minamahal ng panginoon
is loved by God.
Ang bawat bata'y may pangalan
Every child has a name.
May karapatan sa ating mundo
They have the right to live a full life.
Ang bawa't bata sa ating mundo
Every child in the world
Ay may pangalan may karapatan
has a name and a right to live a full life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Lyrics
Ang bawat bata sa ating mundo
Ay may pangalan, may karapatan
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
Ang bawat tao sa ating mundo
Hayaan mong maglaro ang bata sa araw
Kapag umulan nama'y magtatampisaw
Mahirap man o may-kaya
Maputi, kayumanggi
At kahit ano mang uri ka pa
Sa 'yo ang mundo 'pag bata ka
Ang bawat bata sa ating mundo
Ay may pangalan, may karapatan
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
Ang bawat tao sa ating mundo
Ang bawat nilikha sa mundo'y
Minamahal ng Panginoon
Ang bawa't bata'y may pangalan
May karapatan sa ating mundo
Hayaan pagbigyan na ng pagmamahal
Katulad ng sinadya ng Maykapal
Mahirap man o may-kaya
Maputi, kayumanggi
At kahit ano mang uri ka pa
Sa 'yo ang mundo 'pag bata ka
Ooh-ah, ooh-ah, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Ooh-ah, ooh-ah, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Hayaan mong maglaro ang bata sa araw
Kapag umulan nama'y magtatampisaw
Mahirap man o may-kaya
Maputi, kayumanggi
At kahit ano mang uri ka pa
Sa 'yo ang mundo 'pag bata ka
Sa 'yo ang mundo 'pag bata ka
Sa 'yo ang mundo 'pag bata ka
Sa 'yo ang mundo 'pag bata ka
Ang bawat bata sa ating mundo
Ay may pangalan, may karapatan
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
Ang bawat tao sa ating mundo
Ang bawat nilikha sa mundo'y
Minamahal ng Panginoon
Ang bawat bata'y may pangalan
May karapatan sa ating mundo
Ang bawat bata sa ating mundo
Ay may pangalan, may karapatan
Tumatanda ngunit bata pa rin
@PassingStopmotionist
Golden times of My childhood. RPG Metanoia was a big part of it.
@bts_jungkook_wifeu2128
Nakakamiss toh..!!! 😂😆😂
naalala ko nanaman yung mga kalokohan ko nung kabataan ko...
@Julia-mn2pk
Naiyak nalang ako, kase malaki nako madami ng problema, responsibilidad, madaming isipin, insecurties while dati non ang iniisip ko palang ay kung paano ako tatakas kay mama sa tanghali
Crying rn*
@user-kk8zk3lm1i
Kinakanta koto nung grade 4 pako ngaun grade 9 nako hayss good old days
@SuperLubot
Very close to my heart! Brilliant composition, APO Hiking Forever! ❤❤❤
@LloydRowellJuson
try listen to "Every child has a beautiful name - Godiego"
@user-or2cc4oe1d
❤
@jhelyncastro6017
At andito uli ako , sobrang nakakamiss 🥰🥺
@che-chebernardo5397
Sarap maging bata ulet😘
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2 LIKES IN JUST 8 MONTHS?!?! NAHH SHE/HE HAVE TO GET MORE