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BAHAY KUBO
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Bahay Kubo song originated from the Tagalog region during the Spanish era. It
was composed by Felipe Padilla De Leon who was proclaimed National Artist for Music in
1997. It was recorded and sung by the Mabuhay Singers and arranged by Juan Silos Jr. with
the Malabon Brass Band as its musician in 1975.
Bahay Kubo is one of the classic Philippine folk song that celebrates the joy and
simplicity of Filipino folk life. Its theme is based on the traditional indigenous house made from
tied bamboos as its foundation and thatched roof using dried nipa or anahaw leaves. The
songs message to its listeners is to be drawn to a more healthy lifestyle practice through
organic health eating.

SONG LYRICS

Bahay Kubo, kahit munti

Ang halaman doon ay sari-sari.
Singkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani
Sitaw, bataw, patani.
Kundol, patola, upot kalabasa
At saka mayroon pang labanos, mustasa,

sibuyas, kamatis, bawang at luya

sa paligid-ligid ay puno ng linga.

Submitted by:
MALVIN ROIX M. ORENSE
I St. Camillus