A funny song about a fisherman named Pilemon who works hard but spends his money on a drink!
Type: Folk Song Language: Cebuano Theme: Fishing, humor, daily life Suggested Age: 6+ Region: Visayas
Pilemon fishes under the hot sun, then sells his catch for coconut wine (tuba). It’s a silly story that shows how Filipinos can laugh at life’s ups and downs.
Si Pilemon mangingisda means “Pilemon the fisherman.” Tuba means “coconut wine.” (Pronunciation: See pee-leh-mon)
Highlights the Filipino spirit of humor, contentment, and finding joy even in hard work.
Kids like to pretend they’re fishing or rowing a boat while singing this!
