The Department of Education (DepEd) is open with the idea of amending the law regarding the proper way of singing the National Anthem in a way that it would be easier for students to sing it during events and flag-raising and lowering ceremonies.
Jonathan Malaya, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns, said the department wants some changes in the fast tempo of the anthem.
"It was meant to be a marching song that's why it is difficult for the students to sing it," Malaya said in an interview today.
Lupang Hinirang, the country's national anthem, has a two-fourths beat.
While the anthem must be sung in Filipino by default, it can be translated in other languages and dialects subject to the approval of the National Historical Institute.
When it is heard, stand upright, face the flag and place the right hand on the left chest while singing.
The national anthem, however, would not be allowed to be played preceding "events of recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes."
It can be sung in international competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; national and local sports competitions, during the signing off and signing on of radio broadcasting and television stations, before the start and ending of day's work of employees in public and private offices, before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; Provided, that the owners and management of the establishments shall be mandated to enforce proper decorum and implement the pertinent provisions of this act; and other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.
The Pledge of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) must be recited after the singing of the national anthem in basic education institutions. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag (Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) may be recited as well, though the law did not specify who is required to do so.
It shall be committed to memory by all students of both public and private educational institutions and employees of both government agencies and private companies, and rendered during the flag raising and lowering ceremony.
Malaya, however, noted that lawmakers may not approve such amendments because the current manner of singing the anthem "reflects certain historical essence."
Asked if the National Historical Institute was harsh or over-reacting in filing a complaint against singers Christian Bautista, Martin Nievera, La Diva and Arnel Pineda for rendering it in it's own version during the exhibition match of Gerry Peñalosa and Bernabe Concepcion, Manny Pacquiao versus Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey fights, Malaya said it is up to the court to decide on the matter.
"Martin might not be aware of the law," Malaya said.
But Aguirre said the NHI did not pursue the case because it was also told by the OSG there is a problem with jurisdiction since the alleged violation was committed in the US.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) chief also said he is not aware of any case wherein a person was charged and convicted for violating this law.
But Aguirre clarified that there is no case filed yet against singers in the DOJ so he could not comment yet on the latter’s possible violation of law.
“I also haven’t watched,” he added.
Jonathan Malaya, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns, said the department wants some changes in the fast tempo of the anthem.
"It was meant to be a marching song that's why it is difficult for the students to sing it," Malaya said in an interview today.
Lupang Hinirang, the country's national anthem, has a two-fourths beat.
While the anthem must be sung in Filipino by default, it can be translated in other languages and dialects subject to the approval of the National Historical Institute.
When it is heard, stand upright, face the flag and place the right hand on the left chest while singing.
The national anthem, however, would not be allowed to be played preceding "events of recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes."
It can be sung in international competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; national and local sports competitions, during the signing off and signing on of radio broadcasting and television stations, before the start and ending of day's work of employees in public and private offices, before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; Provided, that the owners and management of the establishments shall be mandated to enforce proper decorum and implement the pertinent provisions of this act; and other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.
The Pledge of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) must be recited after the singing of the national anthem in basic education institutions. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag (Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) may be recited as well, though the law did not specify who is required to do so.
It shall be committed to memory by all students of both public and private educational institutions and employees of both government agencies and private companies, and rendered during the flag raising and lowering ceremony.
Malaya, however, noted that lawmakers may not approve such amendments because the current manner of singing the anthem "reflects certain historical essence."
Asked if the National Historical Institute was harsh or over-reacting in filing a complaint against singers Christian Bautista, Martin Nievera, La Diva and Arnel Pineda for rendering it in it's own version during the exhibition match of Gerry Peñalosa and Bernabe Concepcion, Manny Pacquiao versus Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey fights, Malaya said it is up to the court to decide on the matter.
"Martin might not be aware of the law," Malaya said.
But Aguirre said the NHI did not pursue the case because it was also told by the OSG there is a problem with jurisdiction since the alleged violation was committed in the US.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) chief also said he is not aware of any case wherein a person was charged and convicted for violating this law.
But Aguirre clarified that there is no case filed yet against singers in the DOJ so he could not comment yet on the latter’s possible violation of law.
“I also haven’t watched,” he added.
He or she said violators face a fine of P5,000 to P20,000, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both at the discretion of the court: provided, that for any second and additional offenses, both fine and imprisonment shall always be imposed: further that in case the violation is committed by a jurdicial person, it's president or chief executive officer thereof shall be liable.
The Institute may prescribe in the implementing rules and regulations of this act other acts or omissions which shall be deemed disrespectful, and thus prohibited, relative to the flag, national anthem, great seal, coat-of-arms, national motto and other heraldic items and devices.
Any citizen shall have the power to conduct a citizen's arrest if a person is actually violating of any provision of this act in officers to assist in conducting citizen's arrest. All security personnel and ushers in movie-houses are likewise authorized to arrest the violators.
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