Senator wants to change Philippine national anthem'south 'defeatist' lyrics

With all the problems that the Philippines is facing, our lawmakers still establish the time to discuss an important topic — changing the lyrics to the national anthem, Lupang Hinirang.

The mastermind? Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto Three who suggested yesterday to change a phrase in the national anthem's lyrics.

During the Senate debates on the proposed amendments to the Flag and Heraldic Lawmaking of the Philippines, Sotto suggested changing the phrase "ang mamatay ng dahil sa 'yo (to dice for you)" into "ang ipaglaban ang kalayaan mo (to fight for your freedom)"

The phrase is sung in the terminal line of the national anthem, which was composed in 1899 by José Palma.

According to a written report past Abante TNT, Sotto said the original phrase sounded "besides defeatist."

For the unaware, the Flag and Heraldic Lawmaking, also known as Republic Human action 8491 explains the right design of the flag, gives the consummate lyrics to the national anthem, and how the public should behave whenever the anthem is being played, among other others.

Simply if Sotto were to have his fashion, there will be major changes in that law.

Perhaps Sotto is speaking from his experience as a composer. Before he pursued a career in politics, Sotto was a host, thespian, and musician. He wrote one of the anthems of the 1986 People Power Revolution titled Magkaisa, and he's besides responsible for the disco hit Rock Infant, Rock.

He was a talented musician, only changing the lyrics of a centuries-one-time song? That won't sit well with a lot of people.

Only co-ordinate to a written report by the Philippine Star, Sotto was supported by his colleague, Senator Richard Gordon. And Gordon also wants to add another line to the anthem — "The Filipino is worth dying for," the quote uttered by the belatedly senator Benigno Aquino Jr.

And Gordon didn't stop at that place. He as well wanted to add together another ray to the sun in the Philippine flag, which now has 8 rays to correspond the offset provinces which revolted confronting Spain in the late 19th century.

Co-ordinate to Gordon, the ninth ray volition correspond the Muslim leaders who defended the country from foreign invaders.

This is not the first time that Gordon has proposed that. According to the Philippine Senate'south website, Gordon filed Senate Nib 3307 back in 2009, which proposed including that ninth ray into the flag.

Good luck senators, merely expect a ton of Filipinos to turn down what yous're asking for.

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