The National Anthem And The Philippine Flag
Lupang Hinirang (Tagalog, “Chosen Land”) is the national anthem of the Philippines. Its music was composed in 1898 by Julian Felipe, and the lyrics were adapted from the Spanish poem Filipinas, written by José Palma in 1899. Originally written as incidental music, it did not have lyrics when it was adopted as the anthem of the revolutionary First Philippine Republic and subsequently played during the proclamation of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898.
During the American Colonial Period, the Flag Law of 1907 prohibited public display flags, banners, emblems, or devices used by revolutionaries in the Philippine-American War. Under color of this law, the colonial government banned the song from being played. The Flag Law was repealed in 1919. During the Commonwealth era, Commonwealth Act No. 382, approved on September 5, 1938, officially adopted the musical arrangement and composition by Julian Felipe as the Philippine National Anthem.
The Spanish lyrics were translated into Tagalog beginning in the 1940s, and a final, Pilipino version from 1956 was revised in the 1960s to the present lyrics. Over the years, several English versions came into use. On February 12, 1998, Republic Act No. 8491, officially set out Tagalog lyrics as the National Anthem, abandoning use of the Spanish and English versions.
Some English language sources erroneously translate Lupang Hinirang as "Beloved Land" or "Beloved Country"; the first term is actually a translation of the incipit of the original poem Filipinas (Tiérra adorada), while "Beloved Country" is a translation of Bayang Magiliw, the current version's incipit and colloquial name. Some sources assert that an English version of anthem lyrics titled "Philippine Hymn" was legalized by Commonwealth Act No. 382. That Act, however, only concerns itself with the instrumental composition by Julian Felipe.
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| "Ang Pambansang Watawat ng Pilipinas" Doña Marcela Mariño Agoncillo Nationality Filipino Other names Doña Marcela, Lola Celay Education Santa Catalina College "Known for Her legacy as the Mother of the Philippine Flag and principal seamstress of the first and official Philippine flag." |
"Chosen Land"
Country Dear, Pearl of the Orient, The blaze of the heart In Your chest is alive.
Chosen Land, Cradle of the valiant, To invaders, You shall never be subjected.
On the seas and mountains, In breezes, and in Your azure sky, There is this splendor in the poem And song for beloved freedom.
The glimmer of Your flag is Victory that shines. Its stars and Sun Will never ever grow dim.
Land of the sun, of glory and love, Life is Heaven by Your side. 'Tis our joy when there be oppressor, To die for Your cause.
Filipino Translation
"Lupang Hinirang"
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Bansang Mahal, Perlas ng Silangan, Ang ningas ng puso sa Iyong dibdib ay buhay.
Lupang Hinirang, duyan ng matapang, Sa mga mananakop, Hindi ka kailanman mapasailalim.
Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy ng hangin, at sa Iyong asul na kalangitan, Narito ang kagandahang ito sa tula At awiting para sa minamahal na kalayaan.
Ang kislap ng Iyong watawat ay Tagumpay na nagniningning. Ang mga bituin at araw ay hindi kailanman malabo.
Lupa ng araw, ng kaluwalhatian at pag-ibig, Ang Buhay ay Langit sa tabi mo. 'Ito ang aming kagalakan kapag mayroong nang-aapi, na mamatay para sa Iyong hangarin.
"Lupang Hinirang - Chosen Land"
National Anthem
Bayang magiliw,
Perlas ng silanganan,
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.
Lupang hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig
Di ka pasisiil.
Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning;
Ang bituin at araw niya,
Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.
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