3. Who is the composer of Lupang
Hinirang?
a)Julian Felipe
b)Jose Palma
c)Jose Rizal
d)Emilio Aguinaldo
a)Julian Felipe
4. History
Lupang Hinirang is the national anthem of the
Philipines.Its music was composed in 1898 by
Julian Felipe and the lyrics was adapted from
the Spanish poem FILIPINAS written by Jose
Pallma. It was first played in the Proclamation
of the Philippine Independence on June
12, 1898. During the American colonization
1907 it was banned. It was legalized again as
the Philippines Hymn in the Commonwealth Act
No. 382
7. Usage and Regulation
Times where can sing the national anthem:
1. International competitions where Philippines
is the host or has a representative.
2. During the signing off or on by radio
broadcasting and in television stations.
3. Before the opening of films and theater plays.
4. Morning Assembly and start of programs.
9. Music and Tempo
R.A. 8491specifies that Lupang Hinirang can
only be performed by a pianist or a brass band.
The original version was composed in duple
time (2/4 time) compared to the present
quadruple time(4/4 time).
The NATIONAL HISTORICAL INSTITUTE(NHI)
praises and criticized singers for singing too fast
or too slow during Pacquiao’s boxing match.
The NHI says that the proper tempo is 2/4 and
100 metronomes and should last 53 seconds.
11. Transformation
Lupang Hinirang is not the 1st anthem of the
Marangal na Dalit ngKatagalugan
Philippines.
Salve Patria
Republica Filipina
Himno Nacional
Lupang Hinirang
