This is a Tagalog adaptation by Ernie dela Pena of Steve Karmen's "I Am A Soldier". Originally sung by Guy Howard, Lew Soratorio made his own version his signature song.
I am a filipino soldier , I will fight all forces ,that would destroy the freedom and independence of the filipino people.....I will live and die in a true filipino tradition of valor ,honor duty and loyalty.....To all these I pledge my life ,my treasure and my sacred honor....."Code of Conduct of a Filipino Soldier"
I grew up totally in Army Camps, to mention a few, I was born in Ft.William Mckinley then, now Fort Bonifacio, Live in Camp Aguinaldo, Crame, Evangelista, Awang, Camp Keithley, Fort Magsaysay, Asedillo, and so many more Army Camps...sabi nga ako ay isang "Anak ng Metcan"