LAS VEGAS NEVADA--It may have been October 6 there in the US, but for us Filipinos, it's October 7. Mark the date, not just because Pacman won the boxing match against Barera, but rather, finally the Philippines' National Anthem was sang correctly--and clearly...
For many times, we've been hearing comments from the National Historical Institute (NHI)
regarding singers who sang our national anthem, not in accordance with Section 37 of Republic Act 8491 which states that "The rendition of the national anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe." It was Pacquiao's night, then again, it was also Kyla's night. The way she sang the song made my hair stand. It was full of life and pride and love for the country, Now that's singing....The song was sung precisely not as a singer just singing it but rather as how any Filipino would and should. Strong and Proud!!!! Actually, come to think of it, the Filipinos there sang with her--showing the strength and pride more....It was definitely the Filipinos' night....
For many times, we've been hearing comments from the National Historical Institute (NHI)
regarding singers who sang our national anthem, not in accordance with Section 37 of Republic Act 8491 which states that "The rendition of the national anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe." It was Pacquiao's night, then again, it was also Kyla's night. The way she sang the song made my hair stand. It was full of life and pride and love for the country, Now that's singing....The song was sung precisely not as a singer just singing it but rather as how any Filipino would and should. Strong and Proud!!!! Actually, come to think of it, the Filipinos there sang with her--showing the strength and pride more....It was definitely the Filipinos' night....I have to admit, I'm grateful we have that law. There maybe those who may never understand as to why we need to have it, now why there was such a law as this. Why can't anybody sing the national anthem the way they want it?
This is but of my own understanding. Uninfluenced by anyone except for my pride in the race I belong....
It's all in our history....
The Filipinos have been held captive in their own country for so long. Our ancestors fought hard to finally give shine to the Filipinos' life--the freedom it deserves...and so it came...
It was June 5, 1898, a week before the declaration of independence--Julian Felipe, a local pianist in Kawit, Cavite, came in the house of Maximo Inocencio (one of the thirteen martyrs) and was asked by General Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the revolution, to play a march written by a Filipino in Hong Kong. However Aguinaldo was not satisfied and asked Felipe, instead, to compose something that could instill courage and patriotism in every Filipino's heart, recognizing his skills.
On the day of June 11Th, the day before the declaration on independence, Felipe came to the revolutionary leaders and played the song he composed and was approved as the national hymn. The song was called "Marcha Filipina Magdalo".
The music Felipe composed was played as the flag of the Philippines was hoisted at the window of Aguinaldo's mansion. It was renamed "Marcha Nacional Filipina" and immediately became the National Anthem. Still the song lacked words 'till came the year 1899, when a young soldier named Jose Palma wrote the poem "Filipinas" which became the march's lyrics.... (click here to see more on the history of the Philippine National Anthem)
We carry the blood of heroes....
Liberators....
Men with strong valor....
Many times have we Filipinos proven the strength that we carry in order to raise us to the top.
In every fields we venture...a Filipino stands out to make the world his/her stage.
That was what the National Anthem is about--the reason why it was composed in such a way. A march. A tune that could inspire and give courage....A song that shows the pride we take to conquer feats.
After the revision of the National Anthem's words from Spanish to English to Filipino, 'till another Filipino revision of the song, now the National Anthem is known as "Lupang Hinirang", still carrying the same strong, proud and courageous tune.
With Pacman winning the battle against Barera, the Filipino stood proud....
As Kyla sang the national anthem, the Filipinos sang along....
Now that's unity....
This is but of my own understanding. Uninfluenced by anyone except for my pride in the race I belong....
It's all in our history....
The Filipinos have been held captive in their own country for so long. Our ancestors fought hard to finally give shine to the Filipinos' life--the freedom it deserves...and so it came...
It was June 5, 1898, a week before the declaration of independence--Julian Felipe, a local pianist in Kawit, Cavite, came in the house of Maximo Inocencio (one of the thirteen martyrs) and was asked by General Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the revolution, to play a march written by a Filipino in Hong Kong. However Aguinaldo was not satisfied and asked Felipe, instead, to compose something that could instill courage and patriotism in every Filipino's heart, recognizing his skills.
On the day of June 11Th, the day before the declaration on independence, Felipe came to the revolutionary leaders and played the song he composed and was approved as the national hymn. The song was called "Marcha Filipina Magdalo".
The music Felipe composed was played as the flag of the Philippines was hoisted at the window of Aguinaldo's mansion. It was renamed "Marcha Nacional Filipina" and immediately became the National Anthem. Still the song lacked words 'till came the year 1899, when a young soldier named Jose Palma wrote the poem "Filipinas" which became the march's lyrics.... (click here to see more on the history of the Philippine National Anthem)
We carry the blood of heroes....
Liberators....
Men with strong valor....
Many times have we Filipinos proven the strength that we carry in order to raise us to the top.
In every fields we venture...a Filipino stands out to make the world his/her stage.
That was what the National Anthem is about--the reason why it was composed in such a way. A march. A tune that could inspire and give courage....A song that shows the pride we take to conquer feats.
After the revision of the National Anthem's words from Spanish to English to Filipino, 'till another Filipino revision of the song, now the National Anthem is known as "Lupang Hinirang", still carrying the same strong, proud and courageous tune.
With Pacman winning the battle against Barera, the Filipino stood proud....
As Kyla sang the national anthem, the Filipinos sang along....
Now that's unity....
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References:
http://david.national-anthems.net/ph.htm
http://www.inquirer.net
http://www.gov.ph
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