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Lupang Hinirang (The Philippine National Anthem)

December 11, 2008 By 1 Comment

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 …

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The Philippine National Anthem: Historical Notes

December 11, 2008 By 6 Comments

The Philippine National Anthem is a product of revolution, a response to the need of the revolutionary times that gave birth to it. And this need arose in 1898, when the revolution against Spain was …

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