Lupang Hinirang Bayang Magiliw Philippines National Anthem Filipino Awiting Pambata Song May 2026

"Lupang Hinirang," originally composed as an instrumental march by Julian Felipe in 1898, serves as a musical declaration of Philippine independence and a patriotic anthem. With lyrics added later from Jose Palma's poem "Filipinas," the anthem was officially adopted in 1956 to symbolize national pride and the Filipino spirit. Learn more on Wikipedia .