In the West Philippine Sea’s embrace so vast,
Seaman Jeffrey Facundo’s bravery was cast.
On a mission fraught with peril and strife,
He faced the storm, his duty and life.

Aboard a vessel, with courage untold,
Against the tides, defiance bold.
A Chinese Coast Guard, relentless and fierce,
Tried to halt the journey, through tactics austere.

In the chaos, a sacrifice made,
A finger severed, a price he paid.
Yet his spirit, unbroken, stood tall,
An emblem of valor, inspiring us all.

Facundo’s plight, a testament grand,
To the seafarers guarding our land.
Their patriotism, a guiding star,
In conflicts deep, they shine afar.

May his story, echoing through time,
Bridge divides, in reason’s chime.
For the love of country, through storm and sea,
Our Filipino heart beats strong and free.