#LUPANG HINIRANG LYRICS CODE#

Whatever the translation is from Spanish, the Filipino lyrics should still be sung in the ceremony,' said Teddy Atienza, the chief of Heraldy Sectiion at the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) 'The Lupang Hinirang or National Anthem should only be sung in Filipino.

#LUPANG HINIRANG LYRICS CODE#

Section 20 of Republic Act No 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines states: 'The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the anthem in its original Filipino lyrics and march tempo.' 8491 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations,' said Oro Tri Media Government Watch in a letter to the NHCP. 'We would like to inform you that your proposal to sing the Lupang Hinirang in Cebuano is not in conformity with the provisions of the R.A No. The report also showed footage from a video called 'Bisayang National Anthem,' which included the logo of the Misamis Oriental Provincial Information office at the end. The Misamis Oriental local government unit is in hot water over a video showing a flag ceremony with the Philippine national anthem sung with Bisaya lyrics.Ī 24 Oras report by Cedric Castillo showed a ceremony in front of the capitol where Bisaya lyrics to Lupang Hinirang are sung.

Lupang hinirang lyrics