26/04/2026
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๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐จ๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ค๐ก๐จ ๐๐จ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก โ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ค.
๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐ง
A viral video recently sparked public concern after a group of individuals was seen dancing, singing, and enjoying a remixed version of the Philippine National Anthem, โLupang Hinirang.โ While the uploader described it as a form of โcreative expressionโ for Filipinos and Filipino-Americans and stated that no disrespect was intended, many Filipinos expressed alarm over the altered rendition and the manner in which the anthem was treated.
Under ๐๐๐ฅ๐ช๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค. 8491, also known as ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐พ๐ค๐๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ, the National Anthem is protected by law and must be performed with dignity, solemnity, and proper respect. The law states that the anthem must follow its official musical arrangement and should not be played or sung for mere recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes. It also requires all persons to stand at attention and observe proper decorum whenever the anthem is played.
As advocates of discipline, patriotism, and civic awareness, CBM CORPS strongly reminds the public that national symbols are not ordinary content for trends, remixes, or entertainment. The Philippine Flag, the National Anthem, and other heraldic symbols represent the identity, history, sacrifice, and sovereignty of the Filipino people.
If Filipinos themselves fail to respect these national symbols, it raises the question of how we expect others to value and respect our country. Respect for our national identity begins with our own actions.
Creative freedom must always have limits when it comes to matters protected by law and national dignity. Respect for our symbols is not optional โ it is a civic responsibility.
CBM CORPS encourages everyone to become informed about the provisions of Republic Act No. 8491 and to help preserve the honor of our nation through proper conduct and awareness.
Respect the Flag. Honor the Anthem. Know the Law. ๐ต๐ญ
CTTO of the video and original post and the news link.
NEWS LINK:
https://balita.mb.com.ph/2026/04/26/lupang-hinirang-remix-inulan-ng-batikos/
R.A. 8491
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1998/02/12/republic-act-no-8491/