Friday, May 27, 2022

#IbalikangABS-CBN: "Presenting.... The World's First Ever Jingle Sung By A Thousand Voices."

Then, we fade into a large crowd singing the jingle while the camera is zooming out to reveal even more people.



The crowd singing the jingle, "ABS-CBN, The Philippines' Largest Network", The clapping at the end, with the ABS-CBN theme playing at the end.


25 years later, in 2013, that was for the Christmas station ID "Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko" and "Isang Pamilya Tayo Ngayong Pasko", shot on location at the parking lot, "Family is Love" at the Dolphy Theater and "Family is Forever" near the broadcast complex, when the employees and stars singing the Christmas station ID songs.











The four behind Inquirer Lifestyle and Samsung's fashion show Fitness Fashion: Sen. Pia Cayetano, Marco Protacio, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez and Amparito Lhuillier.

Pia Cayetano

Marco Protacio

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Amparito Lhuillier

ABS-CBN's 2019 Christmas station ID, "Family is Forever," looks back on ABS-CBN's 65 years on Philippine television.

The 2019 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID incorporates elements and lyrics from 65 years of Station IDs, not to mention Christmas features of ordinary people in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

The almost 13-minute video opens with the written message: "Balikan natin ang ilang alaala sa 65 na taon nating pagsasama."

The Kapamilya station's 2019 Christmas ID also features old news footage capturing how the Filipino spirit has remained intact despite the onslaught of super typhoons Ondoy in 2009 and Yolanda in 2013.

The Voice Kids season four coaches Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Lea Salonga, as well as the grand finalists, are next heard singing the "Family is Forever" song, which goes by the lyrics, "Pinag-isa tayo ng Diyos at pag-ibig, may iisang puso at iisang tinig. Forever, forever—family is forever."

PAST ABS-CBN CHRISTMAS STATION ID SONGS

The next part showed the opening clip of ABS-CBN’s Christmas station ID in 2009. Titled “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko,” this station ID showed parols being carried by a little boy walking along a muddy path, depicting the aftermath of Typhoon Ondoy.

The video then switched to a now grown-up Zaijian Jaranilla holding a parol. Zaijian was one of the main stars featured in the 2009 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID. Back then, he was the lead star of the Kapamilya network’s top-rating series, May Bukas Pa, which popularized the use of “Bro” as a way of addressing God.

Three kids were then shown singing the “Star ng Pasko” theme for their caroling.

The 2019 Christmas station ID also featured ordinary people singing the “Star ng Pasko” song, such as fishermen from Baseco, farmers from Nueva Ecija, doctors and nurses from Taguig, call center agents from Pasig, and some members of the Philippine navy.

Pinoys from Cebu and Davao, shoemakers from Marikina, priests and seminarians from Pasig were also shown singing the “Star ng Pasko” song, which was mixed with the “Forever, forever, family is forever” lyrics.

A woman from Tahanang Walang Hagdan and a family of three also sang lyrics from the 2015 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID “Thank You For The Love.”

Construction workers from Rizal, stewardess and passengers from an airplane ride, Filipinos from Hong Kong and Canada, and a teacher from Tiaong Elementary School in Guiguinto, Bulacan were seen singing the 2017 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID theme song, “Just Love.”

Passengers riding an ordinary bus led the singing of the 2018 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID theme, “Family is Love.”

The station ID also showed the repairs being done after the Baclayon Church in Bohol was destroyed during the 2013 earthquake. Viewers also got a glimpse of the M/V Eva Jocelyn ship that became the typhoon Yolanda tourism symbol.

Villagers from Bohol and Tacloban, soldiers from Zambaonga, Ondoy Survivors from Marikina also sang the “Family is Love” theme.

THEN AND NOW: ABS-CBN CHRISTMAS STATION IDS

The next part featured ABS-CBN stars reuniting with ordinary people who were formerly featured in past station IDs.

The Kapamilya network exhibited old photos from previous station IDs.

The following announcement was then flashed onscreen: “Inimbitahan namin ang ilan sa ating mga Kapamilya mula sa mga nakaraang station ID.”

One of them was a young girl who was a survivor of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. She was featured in the Kapamilya station ID on that same year.

Wearing a “Tulong Na, Tabang Na” shirt, the girl is now all grown-up. “Tulong Na, Tabang Na” shirts were sold by ABS-CBN to raise funds for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda.

Nanay Baby Cerdena, who was teary-eyed after Kim Chiu and Xian Lim surprised her in the 2013 Christmas station ID, was again surprised by Kim in this year’s video.

They were then joined by Love Thy Woman actors Xian, Yam Concepcion, Sunshine Cruz, Eula Valdes, Zsa Zsa Padilla, and Christopher de Leon.

Koro Bangkal Magbikin, who was featured in the 2018 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID, was joined by Kadenang Ginto stars Dimples Romana, Beauty Gonzalez, Andrea Brillantes, Francine Diaz, Albert Martinez, Richard Yap, and Seth Fedelin.

Atty. Roy Lawagan from the Mountain Province was featured with Magpahanggang Wakas stars Jericho Rosales and Arci Munoz in the 2016 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID. This time, Atty. Lawagan was surprised by the Pamilya Mabunga of Pamilya Ko: Sylvia Sanchez, Joey Marquez, Kiko Estrada, Kid Yambao, Kira Balinger, Maris Racal, Mutya Orquia, Raikko Mateo, and JM de Guzman

Arci is also part of Pamilya Ko, but she was not in the station ID.

The hosts of It’s Showtime–Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, and Amy Perez–surprised Teresita Cachero and Carlo Bautista. They were featured in the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID.

Teresita was a contestant of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” where she got a hug from Vice.

Rated K host Korina Sanchez had a chat with Amy Mesias, who was featured in the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID.

ASAP Natin ‘To hosts Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Moira dela Torre, and Erik Santos gave a hug to Anthony Bendo, who was also featured in the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID.

Julius Babao and Karen Davila mingled again with the Response and Action Force Team volunteers in Las Pinas City. They were together during the 2016 station ID.

Banana Sundae stars Pokwang, Ritz Azul, Ryan Bang, Jason Gainza, and JC de Vera mingled with Paul Abubakar, Dra. Khaye Abubakar, and Dra. Kristel Anne Echano, who shared their story in the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID.

Members of the dance group El Gamma Penumbra, who were seen in the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID, spent time with ASAP Natin ‘To hosts Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Yeng Constantino, Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, and Darren Espanto.

Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, who will top-bill the upcoming series Make It With You, spent time with Jan Aure Gascon, who was featured in the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID.

Arnel Aba, a handicapped swimmer featured in the 2016 Christmas Station ID, spent time with ASAP Natin ‘To hosts Piolo Pascual, Enchong Dee, Morissette Amon, Jona, and Martin Nievera.

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla spent time with people from Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation Philippines, Inc. The institution was featured in the 2016 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID.

The General’s Daughter cast members Arjo Atayde, Ryza Cenon, and Maricel Soriano met up with the representatives of the Educators from Philippine Institute of the Deaf, who were part of the 2014 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID.

De Vega Family, who was with Toni Gonzaga during the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID, was surprised again by Toni, together with Home Sweetie Home stars Alex Gonzaga, Bayani Agbayani, Rio Locsin, and Miles Ocampo.

SanDugo cast members Ejay Falcon, Aljur Abrenica, Jessy Mendiola, Elisse Joson, Cherry Pie Picache, and Vina Morales spent time with Fr. Jesus Garcia Manabat, Jr., who was seen in the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID.

Rudy Gaspillo and Ariel Barrion, who were featured in the 2016 Christmas station ID, were joined by Kahit Minsan Lang stars Richard Gutierrez, Christian Bables, and Rafael Rosell.

Maalaala Mo Kaya host and ABS-CBN executive Charo Santos-Concio joined the women of Women’s Care Center, Inc. The institution was featured in the 2013 Christmas Station ID.

The other women from the same institution were surprised by Starla lead actress Judy Ann Santos and cast members Enzo Pelojero, Jana Agoncillo, Joel Torre, Joem Bascon, and Raymart Santiago.

The Killer Bride cast members Maja Salvador, Geoff Eigenmann, and Joshua Garcia spent time with Estero de Paco volunteers, who were part of the 2014 Christmas station ID.

Your Moment hosts Vhong Navarro and Luis Manzano, and judges Nadine Lustre and Billy Crawford also spent time with the other volunteers from the same institution.

Delilah Dalusag, Emma Nepomuceno, Marilyn Daiton, and Zenaida Jugo from the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID mingled with Magandang Buhay hosts Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros, and Karla Estrada.

Dolores Frando from the 2017 Christmas station ID received a hug from TV Patrol anchors Noli de Castro and Gretchen Fullido.

The Garcia family, a family of soldiers from the 2018 Christmas station ID, mingled with A Soldier’s Heart actors Gerald Anderson, Carlo Aquino, Nash Aguas, Vin Abrenica, Jerome Ponce, Yves Flores, and Elmo Magalona.

The hosts of Umagang Kay Ganda, Amy Perez, Winnie Cordero, Gretchen Ho, Jeff Canoy, Ariel Ureta, and Jorge Carino, spent time with the Vista Family, who were featired in the 65 Years ng Kwentong Kapamilya station ID.

Marielle Hernali from the 2016 Christmas station ID was surprised by TV Patrol anchors Ted Failon and Zen Hernandez, while Jefferson and Jhison dela Pena from 2017 Christmas station ID spent time with Bernadette Sembrano.

Ted attended the graduation of Marielle, while Bernadette helped the dela Pena brothers in the first station IDs they were featured.

The Noblezada Family from the 2018 Christmas station ID mingled with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano stars Coco Martin, Lorna Tolentino, Yassi Pressman, John Arcilla, Bianca Manalo, Rowell Santiago, Michael de Mesa, and Susan Roces.

The other Kapamilya stars shown in the station ID were: Kahit Minsan Lang lead actress Bea Alonzo; Darna lead actress Jane de Leon; iWant originals stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Zanjoe Marudo, Julia Barretto, and Herbert Bautista; Nang Ngumiti ang Langit stars RK Bagatsing, Sophia Reola, Nayomi Ramos, Miguel Vergara, Krystal Mejes; Ipaglaban Mo hosts Atty. Jose and Jopet Sison; Los Bastardos lead stars Albie Casino, Marco Gumabao, and Joseph Marco.

The 2019 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID closed with a series featuring the ABS-CBN executives, stars, and employees from previous station IDs: 1988, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2019.

Notable personalities of the Fitness.Fashion in July 2008.

“Fitness.Fashion” also scored a coup with the runway debut of fitness enthusiast and sports advocate Sen. Pia Cayetano. Other guest models were Akiko Thompson, Amanda Carpo, Rina Go, Paolo Abrera, Phoemela Baranda, Svetlana Osmeña, Jeena Lopez, Enchong Dee, Ruby Gan, Fely Atienza, Trishan Cuazo, catwalk queens Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez and Apples Aberin-Sadhwani, and Inquirer's own Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Leica Carpo, Danie Mendoza, Daisy and Eddie Mendoza, Martha Buckley, Yolly Ayson, Debbie Chan, Roselle Rebano, Bong Palma Gil, Mikee Chanco, Judy Araneta-Roxas, Betty Siy-Yap, Eduardo Lopez, Amor Roselle Herrera, Suzette Morelos, Margot Osmeña, Nestor Encinas, Randy Baron, Sergia Abueva, Purificacion Veloso, Petite Garcia, Javier Galvan, Ana Luisa Espinosa, David Ferro, Lorraine Nubar, Rachelle Gerodias, Masako Toribara, Josephine Roces Chavez, Johnny Torres, Candice Gotianuy, Augusto and Elizabeth Gan Go, Annabelle Luym, Amanda Luym, Mariter Klepp, Bunny Ludo, Julie Alegrado, Marissa Fernan, Jay Aldeguer, Joseph Gonzalez, Quinito Moras, Jayjay and Marilou Neri, Dean Diez, Joseph and Gloria Gaisano, Budjette Tan, Brandie Tan, Andre Quintos, Alma Junia, Eric Tamayo, Mike and Lea Famularcano, Rudy Aviles, Raymond Abao, Lucien Letaba, Orlando Magno, Vicente Paterno, Nena Ilusorio, Maribel Ongpin, Sari Cojuangco, Tessie Fajardo, Popsy Mendez-Aquino, Bella Ancheta, Sol Peña, Alice Sandejas, Ralph Peter Jentes, Mary Ann Ong, Rosalie Sipid, Violy Lim, Elena Lee, Rose Lim, Greta Go, Stefie Inocentes, Carmela Ongsiako, Terry Rosales, Cecile Ongsiako, Dely Ongsiako, Maridol Mabanta, Tessa Sierra, Juvy Yupangco, Sevy Santos, Gretchen del Rosario, Celuch Manahan, Robert Constantino and Helen Marte, Curtis Chin, Tati Licuanan, Greggy and Irene Marcos-Araneta, Gretchen Espina, Jay-ann Bautista, Ram Chavez, Daryl Celis, Kid Camaya, Warren Antig, Penelope Matanguihan, Toffer Rei Tragico, Sue Ellen Cubing, Robby Navarro, Mae Flores, Jeni Rawolle, Joselindo Pimpino Jr., Carol Leus, Meryl David, Walton Zerrudo, Sherwin Marquez, Regene Ong, Vren Villaflor, Elliot Andal, Bev Ejercito, Drizzle Muñiz, Dio Paolo, Laarni Lozada, Bugoy Drilon, Miguel Mendoza, Zhel Garcia, Van Roxas, Cris Pastor, Sen Nichols, Robi Domingo, Chino Lui Pio, Bianca Roque, Monica Yncierto, Tristan Jovellana, Marilen Faustino-Montenegro, Aissa Gonzalez, Philip Nadela, Amy Nobleza, Angelo Garcia, Aubrey Caraan, Risie Mayo, Cristina De Leon, Rosanna Aranaz, Princess Violago, Danielle Lee, Paui Peña, Iana Bantug, Nico Ibaviosa, Borgy Hermida, Simon Atkins, Jai Reyes, Karen Pamintuan, Schinina Juban, Miguel Escueta, Carlo Alvarez, Marco Protacio, Amparito Lhuillier, Teresin Mendezona, Jeremy Huang, Elvira Luym, Margie Lhuillier, Mike Rama, Tining Martinez, Annette Osmeña, Franz Fernan, Mani Lynn Osmeña, Meg Eteve, Rose Hennessey, Kathy Tesoro, Javi Sala, Junggie Canedo, Fiona King, Christina Garcia Codilla, Danessa Onglatco, Enrison Benedicto, Bea Villegas, Cybill Gayatin, LJ Moreno Alapag, Mau Marcelo, Jao Mapa, Jommy Teotico, Marion dela Cruz, Manuel Chua, JC Tiuseco, Rob Sy, Charisse Yacapin, Cris Cartagenas, Zita Ortiga, Kaye Alipio, Marlon Carmen, John Lopez, Niña Ortiz, Emerson Dino, Chev Macias, German Moreno, Sharon Cuneta, Jackie Lou Blanco, Bing Loyzaga, Lani Mercado, Zsa-Zsa Padilla, Gretchen Barretto, Dawn Zulueta, Princess Punzalan, Maricel Laxa, Mariz, Jean Garcia, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Rachel Alejandro, Princess Revilla, Rachel Anne Wolfe, Jam Morales, Raymond Lauchengco, Richard Reynoso, Illac Diaz, Chad Borja, John Nite, The Rainmakers, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, Ike Lozada, Karina Ramos, Cristina Gonzales, That's Entertainment barkada, Kris Aquino, Ana Gonzales, Mutya Crisostomo, Alicia Mayer, Caloy Garcia, Arlene Muhlach, Ogie Alcasid, Francis Magalona, Janno Gibbs, Long Meija, Keempee de Leon, RS Francisco, Chikiting Patrol Kids, APO Hiking Society, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Ruffa Gutierrez, Edna Diaz, Boots Anson-Roa, Toni Rose Gayda, Charo Santos-Concio, Loren Legarda, Cherie Gil, Lorna Tolentino, Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Aurora Salve, Robin Padilla, Lilibeth Ranillo, Maritess Gutierrez, Sandy Andolong, Alma Moreno, Chiqui Hollman, Dina Bonnevie, Pilita Corrales, Snooky Serna, Pops Fernandez, Maricel Soriano, Aiko Melendez, Donna Cruz, Vina Morales, Carmina Villarroel, Charlene Gonzalez, Mikee Cojuangco, Julie Vega, Janice de Belen, Jaclyn Jose, Christine Jacob, Karla Estrada, Amy Perez, Regine Velasquez, Jay Manalo, Jograd de la Torre, Roderick Paulate, Ronnie Ricketts, Aga Muhlach, Cesar Montano, Mari Kaimo, Edu Manzano, Romnick Sarmenta, Tirso Cruz III, Edgar Mortiz, Monsour del Rosario, Miguel Rodriguez, Orly Mercado, Rico J. 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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Civic leaders go to Supreme Court for a shot to void Marcos’ win

The legal fight has officially reached the last resort, the Supreme Court, as civic leaders backed by human rights lawyers, asked one last time to cancel the certificate of candidacy of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and declare second placer Vice President Leni Robredo as the winner.


Having been denied by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc on May 10, the group of former Supreme Court spokesperson Ted Te filed a petition for certiorari before the Court on Monday, May 16, a copy of which was released to the media on Tuesday, May 17.


In a 70-page pleading, the group of Te with the backing of other human rights lawyers tried to convince the High Court justices to have a different appreciation of their arguments.


If the SC justices rule in their favor and cancel the COC of Marcos, Te’s petition said, citing a previous ruling, “The second-placer in the vote count is actually the first-placer among the qualified candidates.”


The formal request of the petition is actually to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) or stop the canvass of votes for Marcos, grant their petition, and declare Marcos’ candidacy as void.


Congress is expected to declare Marcos the winner of the presidential election by the end of May if we were to follow the timeline for President Rodrigo Duterte in 2016. Marcos has a bigger victory margin than Duterte, leading with 31.1 million votes compared to Robredo’s 14.8 million votes in a partial unofficial count with 98.35% votes transmitted.


But the Supreme Court is on a writing break and is set to resume sessions only by June.


Election lawyer Emil Marañón, who was counsel for Robredo in the now junked vice presidential electoral protest filed against her by Marcos, said time is not an issue for the Supreme Court.


“Even if Marcos has already sworn and assumed office, the Supreme Court would still have residual jurisdiction to rule on whether or not he committed material misrepresentation in his Certificate of Candidacy and order its cancellation if it finds basis,” said Marañón.


“In that case, votes cast in Marcos’ favor will be treated as stray and not be counted. And whoever gets the highest number of votes after subtracting the stray votes, gets to be proclaimed President,” Marañón added.


The challenge is also to convince the Supreme Court full of Duterte appointees not to be passive on the issue, as one of the potential rulings could be to respect the “will of the people,” in short, to listen to the will of the 31 million voters.


Te’s petition said: “A candidate’s putative election victory cannot subsequently cure his ineligibility. Elections are more than just a numbers game such that an election victory cannot bypass election eligibility requirements.”


Arguments


The group’s main argument is this: Marcos’ conviction for failure to file income tax returns in 1997 has made him ineligible to run for public office, and knowing this, he still declared himself in his COC to be eligible which is a material misrepresentation.


The Comelec junked this case saying that the version of the tax law applicable to Marcos did not perpetually disqualify him from holding public office, and therefore Marcos did not misrepresent in his COC.


A contentious issue is the year 1986.


Marcos was convicted of failure to file ITRs from the years 1982 to 1985. The Comelec said the prevailing tax law at the time was the 1977 tax code which did not require mandatory prison time for offenders and did not impose automatic perpetual disqualification as a penalty. Prison time is important because the conviction of an offense with more than 18 months of imprisonment is a ground for disqualification.


But what about the taxable year 1985, the ITR of which was supposed to have been filed in March 1986? And by March 1986, there was already a new tax code that mandated prison time and imposed automatic perpetual disqualification.


The Comelec said by March 1986, Marcos was no longer a public officer because their family had fled to Hawaii in February that year.


Te’s group disagreed, saying in the petition, “Nowhere in Respondent Marcos, Jr.’s seven-page Answer is there a denial that he was a public official at the time the criminal violations of the [tax code] were consummated.”


“Marcos Jr.’s status as a public officer on March 18, 1986 is not only fact, it is judicial truth that he never questioned on appeal, and which may no longer be revised even by COMELEC without violating res judicata and the hierarchy of courts,” said the petition.


“It is ironic that Respondent Marcos, Jr. now claims that he was no longer a public officer after EDSA 1 when his own father Marcos, Sr. repeatedly insisted that he was still the sitting President of the Philippines and “denounced the Government of Corazon C. Aquino as ‘a plain and simple dictatorship,” said the petition.


Marcos or his spokesperson have not made any comments yet to the petition. – Rappler.com


https://www.rappler.com/nation/civic-leaders-go-supreme-court-shot-void-marcos-jr-win/

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Why the fuss on Martin?

It’s lamentable that some narrow-minded purists, who are more popish than the Pope, are up in arms over singer Martin Nievera’s rendition of the national anthem “Lupang Hinirang” before the Manny Pacquiao versus Ricky Hatton fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last weekend.

And singing “Bayang Magiliw” with fervor?

These purists are thinking of hauling Nievera to Congress for an investigation and threatening to fine and even jail the concert king for his interpretation of the National Anthem.

According the law, known as the Flag and Heraldic Code, it will be mandatory for employees and students to memorize the national anthem at hotels, shopping malls, public and private offices and schools.

After all those booboos, I feel that it’s about time the National Historical Institute train an official singer of the national anthem and commission him/her to any match, of sorts, whenever-wherever there’s the need to sing the patriotic hymn. It would be best for the NHI to tap a grader who looks up at his/her mentor as the bearer of the absolute truth; so, he/she executes as directed, and as expected.

As part of his or her preparation, she went to the office of the NHCP where she was given a CD and a book on how to sing the national anthem — the proper way.

Basically a march, he or she has to master the cadence on how the national anthem should be sung — in 55 seconds (that’s how fast it should be).

The NHI also suggested that it would be best for her to hold the microphone on his/her left hand — with the right hand on his or her chest. He or she was also taught how to hold the flag correctly, which actually does not concern her or him anymore, but she took all that in and appreciates the help extended by the NHI people to her.

Yes, this is very elementary. At grade one, children listen and sing the national song until they get familiar with it. Also, the children are taught the proper way of saluting the flag. At second grade, children are expected to read and sing along and able to identify “Lupang Hinirang” as a symbol of the Philippines.

As they move on to grade three, they are to perfectly sing the lyrics correctly: its melody, proper timing, and dynamics; to sing with proper expression and feelings. At grade four, children are now expected to understand the national anthem by heart and continue participating solemnly in singing the “Lupang Hinirang” with feelings.

As for the fifth grader, love of country is now deeply instilled through the song. And that it shows them how our heroes bravely fought and fearlessly died for our country’s independence so we could enjoy being FREEMAN.

At the sixth grade, children already view our national anthem in terms of nationalism and loyalty. And that we adults should have the initiative, at such crucial stages, to share and guide them in learning the song to heart.

Very elementary, indeed, as espoused by our Vibal-published books!

The claim is Nievera, by singing the anthem in a “different” style, violated Section 37, Chapter II of Republic Act Number 8491 or Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, which stipulates that “the rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe, in 2/4 beat when played; and within the range of 100 to 120 metronome in 4/4 beat when sang.”

Felipe is the original music arranger of Lupang Hinirang in 1898. It has tune of march and the lyrics was adapted from the Spanish poem “Filipinas” written by Jose Palma only in 1899.

When the national anthem is played, the public is required to sing and do so "with fervor."

They are expected to sing while the right palm is placed over the left chest. Uniformed personnel, meanwhile, are to salute the flag as prescribed by their respective regulations.

Individuals whose faith prohibits them from singing "Lupang Hinirang" must still show full respect.

The national anthem, however, would not be allowed to be played preceding "events of recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes."

But the anthem may be played during the following: international competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative, national or local sports competitions, during the “signing on” or “signing off” of radio and television broadcasting stations, before the opening and after the closing of work in government 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 NHI.

The Oath of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) must be recited after the singing of the national anthem in basic, public and private educational institutions. The Pledge of Allegiance (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 officials and employees of the national and local governments, and any agency or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-owned entities or offices, and rendered during the flag raising and lowering ceremony.

“We have to follow the law, and our law is very categorical (on this). In singing the national anthem, you have to follow the arrangement of Julian Felipe, in 2/4 beat when played; and within the range of 100 to 120 metronome in 4/4 beat when sang,” he said.

The Office of the Solicitor General, when asked for its legal opinion by the NHI in connection with the stylized rendition of singers Martin Nievera during the bout of Pacquiao and British national Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009 and La Diva during the bout of Pacquiao and Puerto Rican national Miguel Cotto on November 14, 2009 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, United States and Arnel Pineda during the bout of Pacquiao and Ghanaian national Joshua Clottey on March 13, 2010 at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States.

But de Lima 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/she is not aware of any case wherein a person was charged and convicted for violating this law.

But de Lima clarified that there is no case filed yet against singers in the DOJ so he/she could not comment yet on the latter’s possible violation of law.

“I also haven’t watched,” she added.

Under Section 48 of RA 8491, “failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act and any violation of the corresponding rules and regulations issued by the NHI, after proper notice and hearing, shall be penalized by public censure which shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.”

The permit of private educational institutions which would violate any of RA 8491's provisions would be canceled by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), upon the recommendation of the National Historical Institute (NHI).

Public and private officials or employees who will violate the rules, meanwhile, would be punished in accordance with Rule 10 of the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service. They could also face criminal charges.

The NHI would be tasked to formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of the law in consultation with the DECS, CHED, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino.

Amendment, as proposed by former Akbayan Rep. Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros-Baraquel, to give way to artistic freedom, should make it a requirement that the singer cares primarily for history, for patriotic pride and sensitivity; for the blood of our forefathers poured to reclaim our homeland. A well-raised child knows how to live up to the expectation that Filipinos, in this modern age, are indeed worth dying for.

If found guilty of the violation, Nievera could be fined from P5,000 to P20,000 and/or imprisoned for not more than a year, upon the court’s discretion: 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 juridical person, it's President or Chief Executive Officer thereof shall be liable. Officials of the National Historical Institute are pushing to stuff a stocking in Nievera’s mouth as if he committed some earth-shaking crime.

The NHI 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.

Before throwing stones at Nievera, here are some questions to answer. Did Nievera desecrate the sanctity of the anthem? Did he make fun of it? Did he change the lyrics? Did he radically alter the “sound” of the anthem so that it became unrecognizable from the original? Did he irreverently sing the “Lupang Hinirang” like some trashy tune?

Why the fuss again? I’m fed up with our choices of “Lupang Hinirang” singers. If we “birit” the Lupang Hinirang, then why do we teach, in the first place, the youngsters to sing such in the so-called “proper manner” and “with fervor”? Why don’t we teach them then to do it the emo way; the hair rock fashion; the reggae-dub-ska?

Memorized ko yung Lupang Hinirang tsaka yung old version ng Panatang Makabayan. yung new version, hindi ko man lang alam. College na kasi ako nung napalitang yung Panatang Makabayan, eh hindi naman nirerecite yung nung college na ko.

Erna Delacruz “Noong elementary school kinakanta namin yang baayaang magiliw at lupang hinirang sa labas ng school nakatapat sa watawat ng pilipinas habang inaakyat ang watawat nakatingin ang mga bata at ang kamay kanan nakahawak sa baba ng puso sa kaliwa”

Winnie Banzuelo Hermo "Ako, tuwing nakakarinig ako ng tugtog ng Lupang Hinirang, ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas, ako'y umiiyak. Marami na kaseng mga kabataan ngayon na hindi marunong gumalang sa ating bandila pag itinataas. Sana, maturuuan sila."

Justina Marcelo Winnie Banzuelo Hermo "pag nag Pambansang Awit na Lupang Hinirang lahat tumitigil at may paggalang ng nakalagay ang ating kanan kamay sa dibdib, at pagkatapos ang panunumpa dapat maibalik ang pagkilala natin sa ating bansang Pilipinas, maraming kabataan ang hindi na alam at nawala na rin paggalang at walang paki sa kalinisan, kalikasan. sana mabalik na rin ang GMRC”

Rey Caba Justina Marcelo “tama po kayo dati panahon ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Sr. kapag narinig ang bayang magiliw lahat humihinto pati sasakyan inaantay matapos ang awit bago uli aarangkada ang mga tao at sasakyan”

Ernie Abordo Jr. “Noong una kahit wala ka sa loob ng eskwelahan at napadaan ka lang kapag narinig mo ng kumakanta ng bayang magiliw titigil ka sa paglalakad at tatapusin mo muna ang kanta bago ka ulit lumakad yan ay bilang paggalang natin sa ating inang bayan”

John N. Retuerto: “buti pa sa sinehan... bago magsimula ang palabas... tatayo muna at kinakanta ang Lupang Hinirang...”

Founder Eagle Nelson Acompañado "Ibalik dapat ang dating kaugaliang pagkanta at pag awit ng (Lupang Hinirang), at ibalik din ang Panatang Makabayan... Kay ganda noong araw sa panahon ni late apo lakay marcos, pagtungtong ng mga epal at mga anay sa lipunang mga oligarkiya, mga aquino.. nawala na ang mga kagawiang kanta awit at panatang makabayan.. pati mga lessons ng history ay toloyan ng inalis nila, pura bulagin ang mga mag aaral maging mga guro sa tunay at diwa ng kalahagahan nito.. Sana ngayon new administration ay mabalik na ang dating nakagawian ang pagkanta araw-araw ng (Lupang Hinirang) at pagbigkas ng (Panatang Makabayan) at (Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) sa mga paaralan tuwing umaga..at flag retreat naman sa tuwing hapon.."

Charline Villafuerte Founder Eagle Nelson Acompañado "at kapag napadaan ka sa eskwelahan na inaawit ang lupang hinirang kailangan huminto at magbigay galang habang inaawit ito"

Charline Villafuerte "korek po at tama po talaga kayo maam.. sagad sa mga pangaral ang mga kabataang mag aaral noong unang mga nakaraang panahon, kay gandang isipin at gunitaing muli... kaya ang panawagan ng ating bagong halal na pangulong BBM, ibalik at sama sama tayong babangun muli... at taas noo kahit kanino..."

Ronaldo Sigua "Sa elementarya ngayon hindi kinakanta yan lupang hinirang sa loob ng kwarto araw-araw sabi ng anak ko tuwing lunes na lang... Kaya mga elementarya dapat din kabisado ang lyrics until now. Sana sa mga guro kahit bawal mag flag ceremony sa labas kahit sa loob ng classroom na lang araw arawin sana ang pagkanta ng lupang hinirang..."

Anila De Juan "Dapat isabatas na kapag tumutugtog at tinataas ang watawat kahit saang ĺugar dapat huminto ang mga tao at mga sasakyan"

Mico Cangmaong "Araw-araw may flag ceremony at inaawit ang Pambansang Awit LUPANG HINIRANG pero sayang wala maintindihan ang message sa flag at awit, ngayon binaluktot na ang kanilang tungkulin sa bayan, Protect the People Secure the Sovereignty of the State and the Integrity of the National Territory, wala binuboli na ang ating bansa sa China"

Vikki Reyes Pornobi "Di nga nahinto ang mga tao sa paglakad at pati mga sasakyan tuwing flag ceremony... Hindii pinapansin in short nawala na ang paggalang"

Isaac Mamucud "noon kami ang nasa elementarya sa labas kinakanta namin ang lupang hinirang at yung panatang makabayan, kung nasaan ang flag pole sa umaga itaas ang bandila araw-araw"

Nenita Torres Isaac Mamucud "Umaga at hapon Yan kinakanta, at yong flag, hindi yan pinaulanan, tubing hapon ibinaba at ilagay sa lalagyan,"

Isaac Mamucud Nenita Torres "tama po kayo,pag tag ulan nakasabit sa harapan ng iskwelahan na di nababasa ng ulan"

Ronaldo Sigua Nenita Torres "ewan ko nga po bkit hindi na pinagagawa ng teacher ngaun yan... sila dapat nakaka alam ng ganyan para ipagawa sa ating mga anak,,hindi na tao dapat pang ipaaalala pa sa kanila matik na dapat..."

Jenneth Rojas Nenita Torres "pag hindi ka naka attend ng flag ceremony, late ka!"

Isaac Mamucud Jenneth Rojas "kaya nga po, maaga kming pumapasok noon 7 a.m. time na 6 a.m. nasa school na kami."

Ronaldo Sigua Isaac Mamucud "principal at guro po dapat ang nagpapatupad ngaun nian sa skwelahan,,mukang nkalimutan npo na nila yan pag galng na yan... Cguro nmn ung mga teacher na ngaun ay inabot pa nila ung mga gawain na yan... So bakit hindi nila pinagpapatuloy ang ganyang paggalang sa ating watawat."

Isaac Mamucud Ronaldo Sigua "principal at teacher lahat nasa harapan kasama mga styudante nila, napapansin ko ngayon may kinder, may prep pa may K-12 ang iq nila parang bumababa napapansin ko lang."

Ligaya Rivera "kami noon daily morning ang hapon... pag grade 6 schedule nang pupils magpataas at pababa nang saka pagfold fold nang bandera pupils assigned pagbeat ng pambansing awit (Lupang Hinirang) at iba naman ang sa panatang makabayan. Kaya almost 100 percent pupils summarized nila lahat. Grabe ang deciplina noon"

니노 Ligaya Rivera "baka memorized. Pero totoo"

Zenaida Leah Mateo "Tama Po sana ibalik yung pagkanta tuwing umaga ang pambansang awit at sa panatang makabayan. Kasi Hindi na alam ng mga bata kantahin. Nakakahiya!"

Joon Bena Ligaya Rivera "memorize po, tama po kayo"

If the purists have nothing better to do than to ring the alarm bells just so the public will know they exist, they should just shut up – instead of Nievera who did the country proud by singing a stirring rendition that drew a smile from Pacquiao himself in the dressing room, loud applause from the Filipino crowd in the stadium and a thumbs-up from ringside spectators Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg.

You wonder if the US has a similar law “protecting” the Star Spangled Banner. I suspect there is but I haven’t heard a single US lawmaker challenging the rockers, jazz artists and rappers who’ve sung the American anthem in their own unique style during sporting events. I remember before one Pacquiao fight recently, an American singer was so irreverent that she held on to the top rope in the ring and stood like she was crooning in a bar lounge while mumbling the Star Spangled Banner. I don’t recall anyone screaming foul because there is such a thing as freedom of expression.

The late Jimi Hendrix even cut an album track where he played a noisy rock version of the Star Spangled Banner.

But of course, the Philippines isn’t the US.

Nievera spent over a month rehearsing how to sing the anthem. He even sang it during a recent Robinson’s Manila mall launch of his latest album, “For Always.” His rendition was on YouTube over a week before the fight – and there was no reaction from the National Historical Institute.

Nievera even emailed versions of his rendition to several people so he could get comments on how to improve his delivery. His whole idea was to sing it proudly within the atmosphere of a boxing event where national pride was on the line. Can anyone fault him for that?

The day after the fight, Nievera got a text from Pacquiao’s wife Jinkee thanking him for his appearance and congratulating him for his delivery. Last Monday, Nievera flew from Las Vegas to Los Angeles to be with Pacquiao in his victory party where they both sang “Kahit Isang Saglit” a capella in front of the GMA-7 cameras.

By far, Nievera’s delivery was the best yet for a Pacquiao fight. No one comes close.

Nievera said a few weeks before the fight, he heard a rumor that Lea Salonga had volunteered to sing the anthem and she would do the honors instead.

“Manny asked me to sing the anthem two months before but I told him if he wanted to ask somebody else to do it, I would back off and even assist whoever would sing in any way I could,” said Nievera. “But Manny phoned and told me I was his choice and that was that. I was even willing to do a duet if somebody else wanted to sing. I didn’t want to be a problem for anyone.”

Nievera said in the ring, that all he wanted to do was to show his pride as a Filipino. His earpiece and belt showed the Philippine flag. He wore a Francis Magalona-designed “Three Stars and a Sun” shirt. Even his idol, Welsh star Tom Jones who sang “God Save The Queen,” shook Nievera’s hand as if to say a good job. Before Jones’ turn came, he blew on a key pipe to make sure he was in tune – he was that nervous.

Instead of castigating Nievera, he should be commended for rallying all Filipinos behind the flag in an inspiring display of unity. The “Pambansang Awit” isn’t a funeral song. It’s a marching anthem that’s supposed to instill pride in every Filipino’s heart. I think Nievera achieved that purpose.

To put the controversy in perspective, Nievera sent this text yesterday:

“I can’t apologize for giving my all for my country. I can say the word ‘sorry’ but it would not mean the same thing. It would mean a hundred different things but it would not mean what ‘sorry’ means. But I can say it if it means to make things better.

“Even if the money value is not ridiculously steep to stay out of jail, I feel I owe the generations of artists that follow me their right to sing a song their song the way they feel it should be sung in order to move and inspire even if it means a little jail time. I mean if someone they call concert king can compromise then what will the future hold for tomorrow’s concert kings and queens?

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