Bato Balani sa Gugma, which is also called ‘Gozos’ – after the popular Spanish song form gozo – is a song of thanksgiving. Gozo was a popular song form in Spain in honor of the Blessed Virgin which was used since the 5th century and was brought to the Philippines by the missionary friars. The song “Bato Balani sa Gugma” is sung in praise for Sto. Niño de Cebu. Some devotees would often sing the song with tears running down their faces as they believe the song to be very powerful and miraculous.

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