Marcha Laoagueña with Lyrics

“MARCHA LAOAGUEÑA” (O LAOAG) Music and Lyrics By: EMILIO LALLAVE ALVAREZ O Laoag, ay Laoag! Tampoc ca a naraniag Iti Cailocuan, sica’t bannawag Ti adal ken ragragsac Ilica a nagasat Ket pusom ti naayat Siasinnoman nga omanninaw Malidayan no pumanaw (CHORUS) Laoag a naragsac, (casasay-atan) Napannayag a paguiliac, (catatalnaan) A naitampoc a gameng ti Cailocuan (ti amianan) Dayta emmam (naisangsangayan) Pacaidayawan Maiban-bannawag Ti nagan mo a caraniagan (REPEAT CHORUS) (The English Translation) O Laoag, dear Laoag! Precious gem sparkling bright You’re a beacon light To an enlightened life Spring of learning A beauteous sight. Your genial heart Loves to delight Departing friends shed tender tears As they strain their wistful eyes Upon the town They have learned to like. Laoag a town of joy A nest of precious Christian love. Pearl of the Western North The peaceful land of “Cailocoan” Your cordial heart Is so famous and renowned Your name which means pure light Effuses hues of gracious might.