Anak (Freddie Aguilar)

A touching song about a parent’s love for a child who makes mistakes but learns to say sorry.

Type: Modern Folk Ballad   
Language: Tagalog   
Theme: Family, forgiveness, love   
Suggested Age: 8+   
Region: Nationwide

The song tells about a child who forgets their parents’ advice, then returns home to say sorry. It teaches love, patience, and understanding.

Anak means “child.” Magulang means “parent.”   
(Pronunciation: Ah-nak)

Shows utang na loob (deep gratitude), family love, and the importance of forgiveness and respect for parents.

It became famous all over the world and was translated into more than 20 languages!