From EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 99: "PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM"
WHEREAS, the musical arrangement and composition of the Philippine National Anthem as set by its author, Julian Felipe, was adopted under Commonwealth Act No. 382 approved by the First National Assembly on September 5, 1938, which was reiterated in Section 13, Book I of the Administrative Code of 1987;
WHEREAS, Commonwealth Act No. 634, approved on June 10, 1941 by the Second National Assembly, amending Commonwealth Act No. 382, imposed a penalty of a fine of not less than twenty five nor more than one thousand pesos, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, for the first offense, and both fine and imprisonment for the second and additional offense, for disrespect to the Philippine National Anthem by utterance in speech, writing or drawing, and any act or omission casting dishonor, ridicule, and contempt upon the Philippine National Anthem as well as its use in places of ill-repute or for purposes involving disrespect;
WHEREAS, there is at present a proliferation inappropriate renditions of the National Anthem with different tempos, melodies, harmonies, embellishments, or syllabication of specific words, and thus, there is a felt need to preserve the arrangement and composition of the Philippine National Anthem as set by its author, Julian Felipe, and to attain uniform performance thereof in the Philippines as a manifestation of national unity, cohesion, nationalism patriotism, and pride of country and people; and
WHEREAS, there is an imperative need to reinforce and expand upon the prescribed rules and guidelines on the performance of the Philippine National Anthem.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
Section 1. The performance of the Philippine National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe, as adopted under Commonwealth Act No. 382, and reiterated in Section 13 of Book I of the Administrative Code of 1987, and as made available and distributed by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
Sec. 2. Whenever the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced through a sound system, the attending public shall be enjoined to sing the National Anthem with feeling and fervor. As a sign of respect, all persons shall be enjoined to stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and at the first note, execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in military, scouting, citizens military training and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon the last note of the national Anthem. The National Anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement or entertainment purposes.
Sec. 3. All officials and employees of the Government, and any subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations and government institutions of learning are hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules prescribed herein for the performance of the Philippine National Anthem, during the opening or start of all state celebrations or gatherings and during other public acts of official or semi-official character and formal ceremonies of civic nature. All heads of said offices are further directed to circularize this Executive Order within their respective areas of influence. Any official or employee who fails to perform his duties under this Executive Order shall be administratively dealt with in accordance with law.
Sec. 4. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall ensure that the National Anthem, as adopted by law, shall be committed to memory by all elementary school pupils, public and private, and performed during the flag ceremony conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the Department. In addition, it shall make available the vocal, piano or band scores of the National Anthem, as adopted by law, to all private and public schools, as well as the general public and concerned entities.
Sec. 5. The playing of the National Anthem for sign-on and sign-off purposes in AM and FM radio stations and free-to-air and cable television channels shall be the joint responsibility of the Office of the Press Secretary under the Office of the President and the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkasters sa Pilipinas, while that for cinema houses shall be the joint responsibility of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board and the Movie Producers and Distributors Association of the Philippines.
From Republic Act 8491 or "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines".
CHAPTER II
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
SECTION 35. The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.
SECTION 36. The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or without the country. The following shall be the lyrics of the 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 may di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta, buhay ay langit sa piling mo.
Aming ligaya napag may mang-aapi, ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.
SECTION 37. The performance of the Philippine National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe, as adopted under Commonwealth Act No. 382, and reiterated in Section 13 of Book I of the Administrative Code of 1987, and as made available and distributed by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
SECTION 38. When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing must be done with fervor.As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in military, scouting, citizen’s military training and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem.The anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement or entertainment purposes except on the following occasions: International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; Local competitions; During “signing off” every midnight and “signing on” every early morning of commercial and non-commercial AM and FM radio broadcasting and free-to-air VHF and UHF television stations and cable television channels; and "closing time" and "opening time" of shopping malls; Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater performances; and Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.
SECTION 39. All officials and employees of the national and local governments, and any agencies or instrumentalities thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-owned entities of offices displaying the national flag and government institutions of learning are hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules prescribed for the rendition of the anthem. Failure to observe the rules shall be a ground for administrative discipline.
The national anthem music video is shown right after the sign-on station notice and right before the nationwide satellite transmission of television networks every morning and right before the sign-off station notice and the test card every midnight on free-to-air VHF and UHF television stations and cable television channels and Before the initial and last screening of films in movie houses nationwide.
Republic of the PH Version
- 1990-1992 (produced by Philippine Airlines, arranged by Lucio San Pedro and performed by UP Concert Chorus) (high-quality and high-sound version without any logos and watermarks)
"A Tribute to the Filipino People by Philippine Airlines"
Performed by University of the Philippines Concert Chorus
Directed by Lucio San Pedro, National Artist
- 1992-1994: nakakaalala ng lupang hinirang na pinapakita sa TV nung early 1990's? yung umpisa may bata na kumakanta. may hawak ata sya na kandila.
- December 30, 1994-1998 (produced by Bank of the Philippine Islands) (high-quality and high-sound version without any logos and watermarks) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck8todiybXQ)
Launched on TV on the noon of December 30, 1994.
This official version of our National Anthem was developed by the Philippine National Centennial Commission on December 30, 1994-1995. It was in preparation for the centennial celebrations. The project was undertaken by the Advertising Foundation of the Philippines with production by ACES under Jun Castro, with the whole production being sponsored by the BPI. The tempo is how it should be sung and played as it was originally composed in the March tradition.
Transcript:
- Male voice-over says "Sa taong sanlibo siyam na raan siyam na pu't walo, ipagdiriwang natin ang sandaan taong kalayaan, ngayon pa lang, sariwain na natin ang kahulugang ito sa mga titik ng ating Pambansang Awit." In the video, you can see the "Philippine Centennial" logo designed by Edgardo Santiago and slogan "Kalayaan, Kayamanan ng Bayan" by Joachim Medroso. The rising sun shines its rays over a red and royal blue striped ribbon, twirled to form the figure 100. Underneath are the three stars which are also in the Philippine flag. The slogan aptly states the reason for the nationhood--that indeed, freedom is the true wealth of the nation. The gold "Philippine Centennial" is reversed to frame all elements.
- Minnie Manahan says "Tayo po ay magsitayo, ilagay ang kanan kamay sa dibdib at awitin natin sabay-sabay ang Pambansang Awit."
- and the sung by Philippine Madrigal Singers. An ancient map of the Islas de las Filipinas, a golden sunrise at sea to match the Pearl of the Orient line in the Hymn, revolutionary soldiers in rayadillo uniform, General Gregorio del Pilar, the three martyred priests of Cavite or the Gomburza, revolutionary soldiers in a battle scene, a faded glimpse of Old Manila before the Revolution, the Noli Me Tangere cover and its author, Jose P. Rizal, the KKK Banner of Katipunan, it's Supremo, Andres Bonifacio, General Aguinaldo who at Kawit proclaimed Philippine Independence, an old Filipino flag whose blazing sun is caricatured as a human face, Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar and Mariano Ponce who edited the newspaper "La Solidaridad", the sewing of the First Philippine Flag in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza and Josefina Herbosa de Natividad; the Malolos Congress, Rizal's execution by firing squad at Bagumbayan, and as a finale, a huge Philippine Flag, blown by gentle breeze unfurls to hug the whole screen.
- Sa katapusan ng bidyo, ito'y sinasabi: "Sandaang taong kalayaan ipinagdiriwang ng Bank of the Philippine Islands, saksi sa ating kasayasayan" plus there is a Special Thanks to.
(This was played earlier at the Ayala Land Stockholders' Meeting.)
1998-2000 (for ABS-CBN), 1998-2003 (for PTV) (the centennial version of Philippine National Anthem aired on ABS-CBN-2 and PTV-4, client is Philippine National Centennial Commission, Creative are WILLA MAGLALANG, GRACE CHONG and MARK FLORES, Account Management by NORBERT PINEDA, PATRICK SISON and TITUS ARCE, Broadcast Production by BETH MOLINA MAQUILING, directed by Vitt Romero, produced by DYR-Alcantara and Production Village Corporation) (high-quality and high-sound version without any logos and watermarks)
- Opening Transcript: The flute playing the anthem, the flag is upside down. Meaning the red is on top, a representation of war by the soldiers. After the drum roll, male voice-over says "Mga kababayan, awitin natin ang Lupang Hinirang, ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas."
- The main music of the national anthem begins as the blending of the children's voices to match the Pearl of the Orient line in the Hymn with the adult ones show that their patriotism as Filipinos lives on forever, showing the shots of Rizal Monument, the people. While the scenes from the TV commercial of Expo Pilipino titled "Kawit" directed by Vitt Romero and Rizal's execution by firing squad at Bagumbayan.
- Ending Transcript: Male voice-over says "Ang watawat at pambansang awit ay sagisag ng ating pagka-Pilipino. Igalang natin at ipagpitagan ang mga ito" with logo of Philippine Centennial plus there is a Special Thanks to.
June 12, 2003-June 11, 2012 (aired on BEAM TV-31, produced by Office of the Press Secretary, Philippine Information Agency and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office) (shot in 16:9 1080i Digital High-Definiton Technology)
PRESENT VERSION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (2010s)
- June 12, 2012-present (produced by RockEd Philippines and National Historical Commission of the Philippines, performed by RadioActive Sago Project, directed by Arnold Arre) National Anthem Music Video in widescreen 16:9 1920 pixels × 1080 lines (2.1 megapixels), and a temporal resolution of 60 interlaced fields Full High-Definition Digital Video Technology.
- June 12, 2013-present (aired on IBC-13, produced by Presidential Communications Development Strategic Planning Office) IBC-13's PH National Anthem features: in white Gotham Black font: "Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas: Lupang Hinirang", after the drumroll, GMA President Jimmy Duavit says: "Mga Kababayan, Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas" and the sung by Philippine Madrigal Singers...
- June 12, 2014-present (produced by Viva Entertainment, Inc.)
ABS-CBN Version
In the video, you can see the Kapamilya celebrities in the video.
- 2000-December 16, 2006 (produced by Star Records) (re-arranged by Raul Mitra, performed by 92AD) (shot in 16:9 1080i Digital High-Definition Technology) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrJAlsieLg)
- December 16, 2006-June 12, 2011 (directed by Onat Diaz, produced by Star Cinema) (shot in 16:9 1080i Digital High-Definition Technology) it was launched during the Finale of Pinoy Dream Academy. (Featuring: Dolphy, Vilma Santos-Recto, Charo Santos-Concio, Makisig Morales, Sharon Cuneta, Aga Muhlach, Willie Revillame, Kris Aquino, Piolo Pascual, Susan Roces-Poe, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Claudine Barretto-Santiago, Judy Anne Santos-Agoncillo, Vhong Navaro, Toni Gonzaga, Diether Ocampo, Kristine Hermosa, Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Boy Abunda, Zsa-Zsa Padilla-Quizon, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Maricel Soriano) (launched during "Pinoy Dream Academy" Finale)
- June 12, 2011-June 11, 2013: The 2nd Version features in the video, and then ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer and "Maalaala Mo Kaya" TV Program Host Charo Santos-Concio says at the start of the video: "Mga Kapamilya, ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas."
- June 12, 2013-present
GMA Version
Shot wholly in high-definition (HD) digital video technology, the national anthem is slated to roll on the big screens of SM across the country. It will also be a part of GMA’s sign-on and sign-off messages marking the beginning and end of each day’s broadcast. Renowned film and television director Mark Reyes pitched the historical concept to GMA. “This will hopefully show and remind the younger generation what our heroes went through in history for our freedom. Being part of the network that has played a role in the scheme of history, I am edified to push in an artistic way the Filipinos’ passion for this country,” Reyes said. The GMA project team is composed of cinematographer Ding Achacoso (director of photography), Paul Ticzon (director), Vince Gealogo (co-director), Ingrid Navarro (producer) and cameramen Hanniel Aguilar, Javier Delgado and Paul Arrojado. The whole campaign was spearheaded by the creative team of GMA’s Program Support Department composed of Regie Bautista (VP), Dong Tan (associate creative director), Alex Almario (copy specialist), Dennis Tiu (art director), Hasmin Marable (senior project manager), and Minette Lopez (project manager). The 2010 Lupang Hinirang music video won the Bronze World Medal at the 2011 New York Festivals World’s Best TV Programs and Film Awards in the Music Video category and the Bronze Anvil from the 2011 Anvil Awards by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) in the Public Relations Tool category.
In the video, you can see the Kapuso celebrities in the video.
- August 22, 2010-April 9, 2013 (launched at 12 Noon during Party Pilipinas, aired last August 22, 2010) This new theatrical version retells Philippine history through a succession of carefully-crafted and awe-inspiring reenactments of historical events from Lapu-Lapu’s victory over Magellan’s troops in the Battle of Mactan to the Filipinos’ peaceful revolt in pursuit of democracy in the 1986 People Power Revolution at EDSA. The new version, which was conceived from the strengthened corporate partnership between GMA Network and SM Cinemas, advances the narration of Philippine history from the standard versions released before. According to director Paul Ticzon, the team went through almost 10 months of meticulous research and preparation to shoot the vignettes. The roster of Kapuso stars who played Philippine historical icons include (in alphabetical order): Aljur Abrenica, Marvin Agustin, Victor Aliwalas, Alvin Aragon, Bea Binene, Iza Calzado, Bodie Cruz, Dingdong Dantes, Gabby and Geoff Eigenmann, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Carlo Gonzalez, Carl Guevarra, Richard Gutierrez, Dion Ignacio, Paolo Paraiso, Enzo Pineda, Rhian Ramos, Marian Rivera, Arthur Solinap, Mike Tan, JC Tiuseco, Dennis Trillo and TJ Trinidad. They are joined by Ogie Alcasid, Heart Evangelista, Eddie Garcia, Jaya Ramsey, Zoren Legaspi, German “Kuya Germs” Moreno, Regine Velasquez, Carmina Villaroel, Jillian Ward; plus News and Public Affairs’ pillars composed of Arnold Clavio, Mike Enriquez, Vicky Morales, Howie Severino, Jessica Soho, and Mel Tiangco.
- April 9, 2013-present (launched right after 24 Oras, aired last April 9, 2013) The 2013 version pays tribute to the heroes of today by drawing inspiration from the heroes of yesteryear's. It opens with an artist sketching a portrait of Lapu-Lapu, which seamlessly transforms into a colorful animation of the events that shaped Philippine history from the Battle of Mactan, which saw the defeat of the Spanish conquistadors in the hands of the natives, to the Cry of Pugad Lawin and the one portrayed by a firefighter who braves the raging flames of a burning building in order to save an infant. The opening transcript voiced by GMA Network President Jimmy Duavit: "Ang tugong gumuhit ng ating kasaysayan ng ating pagkatao ng ating lahi ay ang tugo ng kabayanihan. Mula sa mga bakas na iniwan ng ating mga ninuno, ating ipinagpapatuloy ang kanilang nasimulan sa mga paraan hinihingi ng anumang panahon. Taglay ang ipinamanang kagitingan at inspirasyon, dahil ang apoy nasumiklab ilang siglo na ang nakalilipas ay nabubuhay pa rin sa atin. Magpa-hanggang ngayon. Mga kababayan, ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas." The main music of the national anthem begins as the heroes of the past are juxtaposed with modern heroes like a teacher who walks several miles to school daily to educate her pupils, a farmer who dutifully toils the land under the scorching heat of the sun to fend for his family, a traffic enforcer who continues to do his job despite being soaked in heavy rains, a doctor who compassionately attends to the medical needs of those in the barrios, overseas workers who endure being away from their loved ones in the hope of giving them a better future, an athlete who brings pride to his country, and the martyrdom of our national hero, Jose Rizal. at the end, GMA Network Center Facade and SM Mall of Asia Facade at the end of GMA National Anthem 2013. While at the end is the Kapuso Tune and the GMA Network Logo.
hope to see that soon.
