The song was written by Legaspi’s husband, Nonoy Gallardo , in the mid-1970s.

(Pepe's Kite) is a seminal Filipino folk-pop song popularized by OPM icon Celeste Legaspi in 1977 . While it features a cheery, childlike melody, its lyrics are deeply allegorical, serving as a subtle critique of the socio-political climate during the Martial Law era in the Philippines. Full Lyrics

Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Nonoy GallardoSaranggola Ni Pepe lyrics © Background and Origins