Lupang Hinirang (English: Chosen Land, Spanish: Tierra Adorada) is the national anthem of the Republic of the Philippines. The lyrics are the Filipino translation of the original Spanish version, which was originally concieved in 1899 by Jose Palma as the poem Filipinas. Its melody is from an instrumental march composed in 1898 by Jullian Felipe that was played during the 1898 Declaration of Philippine Independence, replacing an earlier Katipunan march President Emilio Aguinaldo found unsatisfactory.
Lyrics[]
Instrumental Version:[]
The instrumental version is the most used in flag ceremonies.
Regulation[]
Constitution[]
Article XVI, Section 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that:
"The Congress may, by law, adopt a new name for the country, a national anthem, or a national seal, which shall be truly reflective and symbolic of the ideals, history, and traditions of the people. Such law shall take effect only upon its ratification by the people in a national referendum."
Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8491)[]
Republic Act No. 8491, known as The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, regulates the use of Lupang Hinirang along with other national symbols. It states that the anthem "shall always be sung in the national language (Filipino)" and that singing must be done "with fervor".
Usage[]
The anthem is allowed to be played at public gatherings, the start of theater and movie performances, international sports competitions where the Philippines is represented, the startup and close down of radio and television stations, and the raising and lowering of the Philippine Flag at schools and offices. It is prohibited to sing it for mere recreation only. by sometimes it was sung in acapella, with music or without music accompanied.