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Mothers are loving and caring. They are considered as the light of the home. Also, they play an important role in molding a child's character and values. They guide and lead their children to the right path as they grow up. They give unconditional love and willing to sacrifice in order to provide them a good life. They would always do their best to provide their children with all their needs. Moreover, they do not like to see them suffer from pain or sickness. These qualities are also evident in Bikolano others.


"Ina" is a song that came from the province of Camarines Sur. It tells a story of a mother. It was noon time when she went home for lunch. She knocked at the door but nobody opened it for her. Then, she went down the house and cried very hard upon knowing that her child whom she love and took care of left her alone. She was hurt by what her child did.

Kaso sarong odto oras nin pagkakan

Nasa sa lamesa gabos na pinggan

Sumakat an ina kuring kagutoman

Pininto an puerta dai binuksan.

Humilig an ina, inang nagtatangis

An luha sa mata namimirisbiris

Pagtontong sa daga tumingag sa langit

Makatios lugud kaidtong manga sakit.

Haen ka aki ko sakong pinadangat

Sa aldaw na banggi kia kong saklolo

Hilinga na sana an sosong sinosohan

Gatas na naghale gikan sa daghan ko.