According to the National Historical Institute (NHI), singing the national anthem in a manner not in keeping with the original arrangement of its composer, Juan Felipe, violates the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, which provides a jail term and fine for violations.
Felipe, a music teacher appointed by President Emilio Aguinaldo as Director of the national band of the First Philippine Republic, composed the national anthem to capture the spirit of the Philippine revolution against Spain — hence the martial beat.
Source: Correspondent
Felipe, a music teacher appointed by President Emilio Aguinaldo as Director of the national band of the First Philippine Republic, composed the national anthem to capture the spirit of the Philippine revolution against Spain — hence the martial beat.
- "Congress has given more teeth to government's campaign to invigorate respect, patriotism and love of country, instilling in the citizens' consciousness the nation's history," said Sorsogon Representative Salvador Escudero III, chairman of the House Committee on Education and Culture, said.
The Committee on Education and Culture of the Philippine House of Representatives on Thursday approved House Bill 465 which prescribes stiff penalties for violators of the code to be followed on the use of country's flag, anthem, coat of arms and other heraldic devices. The bill will be scheduled for discussion in the plenary session of the lower house.
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