Si Kyla ang aawit ng Lupang Hinirang sa Pacquiao-Barrera 2

Matapos sina Jennifer Bautista at Geneva Cruz, ang R&B Princess namang si Kyla ang aagaw ng eksena sa pagkanta ng pambansang awit sa Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera rematch sa Oktubre 6 sa Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino sa Las Vegas, Nevada.

“I am greatly honored na ako ang napili sa mga nag-audition,” wika ni Kyla.

Ang 26-anyos na si Kyla ang naging panauhin sa huling press conference ni Pacquiao sa The Fort noong Sabado kasama si Jonalyn Viray.

“Manny was happy with Kyla’s performance when she sang at the send-off party held for him by Solar and GMA last Saturday,” wika ng isang opisyal ng GMA-7, katuwang ng Solar Sports na magha-handog ng Pacquiao-Barrera II mula sa Las Vegas.

Si Kyla ang tanging female local artists na nanalo sa bigating MTV Video Music Awards noong 2001 bilang Southeast Asian Viewers Choice Awardee kasama ang dalawang OPM bands na Eraserheads at Parokya Ni Edgar.

Ang pagkanta ni Kyla sa Pacquiao-Barrera II ang inaasahang lilimot sa pag-piyok ni Bautista sa Pacquiao-Erik Morales III sa Las Vegas noong 2006, ang pag-iiba ng tono ni Cruz sa national anthem sa Pacquiao-Jorge Solis fight sa Alamodome sa San Antonio noong Abril at ang pagkalimot ni Christian Bautista sa ilang lyrics sa exhibition match nina Gerry Peñalosa at Bernabe Concepcion nitong Setyembre 16 sa Metropolis Mall sa Alabang. (Russell Cadayona)

http://www.philstar.com/palaro/16436/si-kyla-ang-aawit-ng-%E2%80%98lupang-hinirang%E2%80%99-sa-pacquiao-barrera-2

Albert, Arum asked to appear at Manila court

The lawyer-president of the United Nations National Anthem Foundation has asked a Manila regional trial court judge to order Brazilian composer-arranger Morris Albert and his co-defendant Bob Arum, manager of world boxing champ Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, to bring the original copy of the “bastardized version” of the National Anthem before the court on May 20.


Lawyer Crisanto Soldevilla Cornejo filed on May 6 with Manila RTC Presiding Judge Dinnah Agulla-Topacio “A Supplemental and Reiterating Very Urgent Motion” for the issuance of subpoena through the Brazilian embassy in Manila, directing Albert and Arum to appear in court at 2 p.m. on May 20.


In the two-page motion, Cornejo urged the court to direct Albert and Arum to answer the amended complaint together with the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) and other five defendants who bastardized and violated the country’s National Anthem, “Lupang Hinirang.” Cornejo also asked the court to resolve the motion to dismiss filed by the Office of the Solicitor General and the motion to cite in contempt of court the officers and counsel of KBP for misleading the court that 10,000 copies of the CD that five pop-singers bastardized were already in the custody of the National Library.


The KBP counsel earlier testified in court that 10,000 CDs were already deposited in the National Library. He called on the court to issue subpoena duces tecum against Albert and Arum who were mandated by the court to appear in the continuation of the trial of the case on May 20 and June 3.


He said Albert and Arum should show cause why they should not be cited in contempt of court or “as soon thereafter as Court may schedule the trial dates addressed to the Office of Brazilian ambassador to the Philippines-His Excellency Alcides Gastao Rostand Prates, embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil.


Bastardized version

Cornejo said he filed their latest motion in behalf of the Philippine Historical Commission, also named as a plaintiff in the case which was included by the judge in the list of cases for Judicial Dispute Resolution.


Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona, also president of the National Historical Institute, was furnished a copy of the “very urgent motion.” The alleged “bastardized” version of Lupang Hinirang was sang by Martin Nievera at the start of the bout between Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 3, 2009.


In objecting to Nievera’s rendition of the Philippine National Anthem, the NHI cited Section 37 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8491 (1998 Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines) which provides that “the rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe.”


Felipe is the original music arranger of Lupang Hinirang in 1898. It has tune of march and the lyrics was adapted from the Spanish poem “Filipinas” written by Jose Palma only in 1899.


The NHI, in coordination with the proper government agency, shall disseminate an official music score sheet that reflects the manner in which the national anthem should be played or sung.


When the national anthem is played, the public is required to sing and do so “with fervor.”

They are expected to sing while the right hand is placed over the left chest. Uniformed personnel, meanwhile, are to salute the flag as prescribed by their respective regulations.

Individuals whose faith prohibit them from singing “Lupang Hinirang” must still show full respect.

The national anthem, however, would not be allowed to be played and sung preceding “events of recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes.”

But the anthem may be played during the following: international competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; national and local sports competitions, during the “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations, before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; Provided, that the owners and management of the establishments shall be mandated to enforce proper decorum and implement the pertinent provisions of this act; civic activities, cultural shows or presentations and other occasions as may be allowed by the NHI.

The Oath of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) must be recited after the singing of the national anthem in basic educational institutions. The Pledge of Allegiance (Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) may be recited as well, though the law did not specify who is required to do so.

In Section 20 of the law states: “The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing and mandatory singing of the national anthem in its original Filipino lyrics and march tempo.”

When Nievera belted out Lupang Hinirang, it started slowly, took on a martial beat in the middle, then finally ended on a sustained high note.

The same law punishes failure or refusal to observe the provisions of the code with public censure, “which shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation. The guilty person may be fined up to P 5,000 or imprisoned for not more than a year, or “be meted with both penalties, at the discretion of the court.”

All citizens to stand at attention and sing with fervor, as a sign of respect, when the National Anthem is played at public gatherings.

Even moviegoers who do not stand up when the National Anthem is being played in cinemas will be sanctioned, as it empowers the security personnel and ushers in movie houses to arrest a violator and summon law enforcement officers to assist in conducting citizens' arrest.

But Nievera has maintained he did nothing wrong, and he is unrepentant. He insisted he interpreted the song the way he “understood” it.

The NHI has also slammed the performance by Sarah Geronimo, Lani Misalucha and Bituin Escalante of “Lupang Hinirang” during the past boxing bouts of the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

In October last year, the House of Representatives approves House Bill Number 465 or “An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines.”

Under the measure, a P 100,000 fine and two-year imprisonment await a performer who will deviate from the official musical arrangement of “Lupang Hinirang” as composed by Julian Felipe.

“Lupang Hinirang” should be sung in a marching-type tempo, within the range of 100 to 120 metronome, in 4/4 beat and 2/4 beat when played, the bill said.

Aside from the National Anthem, the bill — a consolation of House Bills 603 and 465 — also seeks to protect the Philippine flag and other heraldic items of the country.

http://www.philstar.com/metro/684720/albert-arum-asked-appear-manila-court

PASA holds national youth swim trials

The Philippine Aquatics Sports Association in coordination with the City of Makati will hold the National Youth Swim Team Selection Trials or NYTEST starting today at the Makati Aquatic Center.

The three-day meet is being held as part of the series of qualification tournaments in forming a team that would compete in several international tournaments including the Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia this May.

The top performers will also get the chance to represent the country in the Southeast Asian Age Group Swimming Championships in Vietnam in June as well as the Asian Age Group Swimming Championships in Indonesia in September.

PASA president Mark Joseph said a record 319 entries coming from all over the country have registered in the qualifying meet seeking slots in the national squad.

“The NYTEST will also give new young swimmers a chance to be discovered for the SEA Games to replace the national championships as well as serve as role models just like James and Robert Walsh, who have graduated now entering medical and law school,” said Joseph, who is also the Philippine Olympic Committee deputy secretary-general.

Joseph also said the event will coincide with Makati City’s annual Caracol Fiesta as well as the original People Power Revolution, which celebrates its 25th year anniversary.

“We also find the opening day auspicious because it’s the same day that we celebrate 25 years since Edsa 1,” said Joseph.

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/02/25/660412/pasa-holds-national-youth-swim-trials

Pagtuklas sa bagong talento paiigtingin ng PASA

Paiigtingin ng Philippine Aquatics Swimming Association (PASA) ang pagtuklas ng mga bagong mukha para sa Pambansang koponan.

Sa pakikipagtulungan sa Siyudad ng Makati ay magdaraos ng tryouts ang PASA sa mga manlalangoy mula edad 11 hanggang 18 sa isasagawang National Youth Swim Team selection of NYTEST.

Ang kaganapan na isasabay sa pagdiriwang ng Caracol Fiesta sa Makati City ay itinakda mula Pebrero 25 hanggang 27 at gagawin ito sa Makati Aquatic Center.

Makulay ang pagbubukas dahil ito ay nasasabay sa paggunita ng Edsa I anniversary na kung saan isinese­lebra ang ika-25th taon ng People Power.

“We find the opening day auspicious because it’s the same day that we celebrate 25 years since EDSA I,” wika ni Joseph.

Higit dito, ang masilayan ang mga batang manlala­ngoy edad 11 hanggang 18 ang isa sa nakakapanabik ani ni Joseph dahil sa hanay na ito lalabas ang mga papalit sa kasalukuyang pambatong swimmers ng bansa.

Ang mga lalabas na mahuhusay na manlalangoy sa tatlong kompetisyong ito ay posible ring masama naman sa 26th SEA Games sa Indonesia sa Nobyembre 11.

Inaasahang maraming bagong mukha ang masasama sa swimming delegation sa SEAG matapos ang pag­reretiro na ni 2007 Best Male Athlete Miguel Molina at ang posibilidad na di na paglangoy ng magkapatid na sina Robert at James Walsh na abala na sa kanilang pag-aaral.

https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2011/02/25/660268/pagtuklas-sa-bagong-talento-paiigtingin-ng-pasa

Sapul Talo o Panalo: Ang "makulong" nang dahil sa'yo...

Mula sa Front Act segment Tambytes sponsored by Orocan: "Ano ang pamagat ng pambansang awit ng Pilipinas?" at Sapul segment Talo o Panalo report "Ang "makulong" nang dahil sa'yo..."

Warning sa mga mahilig bumirit ng sariling niyang bersyon ng Lupang Hinirang, aprubado na sa kamara ang panukalang batas na nagpapataw na parusa sa maling pagkanta ng ating pambansang awit. Sinong sino ang mga sasapul ng batas na ito. Narito ang report ni Ronnie Azurin. Sapul, Martes, Oktubre 5, 2010

Sing the nation's anthem out of tune and get jailed

The bill will be scheduled for discussion in the plenary session of the lower house.

Filipinos will soon toe the line on how the national anthem should be sung in public or how their flag should be displayed once a proposed law is approved.

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.

The crafting of the draft law came after lawmakers, musicians and officials of the National Historical Institute (NHI) raised a howl when popular singer Martin Nievera sang the national anthem to a different beat during the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton in May 2009. Party-list representative Teodoro Casiño likewise called for a congressional investigation to clarify the protocol on the singing of the national anthem.

Original arrangement

According to the 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.

"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.

Arnel Pineda sings out of tune...

Binanatan na naman, as usual, ng pamunuan ng National Historical Institute ang diumano'y maling pagbirit ng Journey frontman na si Arnel Pineda sa kasagsagan ng labang Manny Pacquiao at Joshua Clottey nitong nakaraang Linggo.

Walang duda naman talagang, off key o mali sa orihinal na tono ang pagbirit ni Arnel sa ating Pambanang Awit , lalo na sa bandang dulo nito. But then karaniwan nang ito ay style o rendition ng nasabing artists base sa kanyang interpretation ng nasabing kanta.

Ang ating Pambansang Awit kasi ay isang uri ng kanta kung kaya't maaaring ma-interpret nga ito ng ibang artists base sa kanilang creativity katulad din ng maling rendisyon diumano nila Martin Nievera, Charice Pempengco atbp. na laging nagaganap sa laban ni Pambanang Kamao Manny Pacquiao.

Siguro ang tanong na lang is, kung puwede pa bang i-interpret ng iba sa orihinal na tono ang ating Pambansag Awit?

Kung ang sagot ay oo, e di hayaan natin ang mga artists na gawin ang kanilang piyesa ayon sa kanilang interpretasyon.

At kung hind naman, ay huwa na lang kumuha ng mga artistang may sariling tono para sa awiting ito, bagkus ay kumuha na lang ng marching band para tugtugin na ang nasabing awitin, originally, para hindi na mapulaan ng ating mga kritiko at NHI.

At any case, highlighted lang naman ito sa laban ni Pacman, but I'm sure na sa ilang mga pribadong pagtitipon ay marami din ang nagsasalaula sa tono ng ating Pambansang Awit .

Para sa kapakanan ng mga taong hindi kabisado ang orihinal na tono ng ating National Anthem ay narito ang video kung paano kakantahin ng maayos at matino ang ating Lupang Hinirang:

Insentibo ng Laos SEAG medalists ibinigay na

Pormal na tinanggap kahapon ng mga national athletes na nag-uwi ng kabuuang 38 gold, 35 silver at 51 bronze medals mula sa nakaraang 25th Southeast Asian Games sa Vientiane, Laos ang kabuuan ng kanilang cash incentives.

Personal na iniabot ni Pangulong Keren Pascual, katulong sina Executive Secretary Leandro Mendoza at Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) ang tseke ng mga atleta sa simpleng seremonya sa Rizal Hall sa Malacanang.

Base sa Republic Act 9064 kung saan nakasaad ang "Cash Incentives Act", ang mag-uuwi ng gold medal mula sa SEA Games ay tatanggap ng cash reward na P100,000, habang ang silver at bronze medalists ay makakakuha ng P50,000 at P10,000.

Mula rito, nadagdagan ang naturang P100,000 ng P200,000 kung saan ang P100,000 ay galing sa naipong pondo ng PSC at ang huling P100,000 ay mula sa mga nilapitang negosyante ni Angping.

Nagdagdag rin si Angping, nagdiwang ng kanyang ika-48 kaarawan noong Martes kung saan siya binisita ni Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro sa Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, ng P200,000 na bonus para sa mga record-breakers sa 2009 Laos SEA Games.

Sa naturang mga national athletes, ang Fil-Am swimmer na si Miguel Molina ang nakatanggap ng pinakamalaking cash incentives sa pigurang P760,000.

Kabuuang dalawang ginto, tatlong pilak ang nilangoy ni Molina, tinanghal na "Best Athlete" sa 2007 SEA Games sa Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Sumunod kay Molina sa nakatanggap ng malaking cash rewards ay sina swimmers Ryan Arabejo (P660,000) at Daniel Coakley (P550,000), long jumper Marestella Torres (P550,000) at hammer thrower Arnel Ferreira (P550,000).

Sina Arabejo, Coakley, Torres at Ferreira ang nakakuha ng bonus na P200,000 bilang mga record-breakers.

"Malaking tulong ito para sa amin. Kasi 'yung ibang cash incentives para sa pamilya at 'yung iba gagamitin ko para sa training," sabi ni Torres.

Pinuri ni Pangulong Arroyo ang naturang mga atletang kumolekta ng medalya mula sa 2009 Laos SEA Games noong Disyembre.

Kumpiyansa ang Presidente na maganda rin ang magiging kampanya ng national delegation sa darating na 16th Asian Games sa Guangzhou, China sa Nobyembre 12-27. (Russell Cadayona)

https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2010/01/14/540250/insentibo-ng-laos-seag-medalists-ibinigay-na

SEAG tankers conduct free swim clinics

The country’s top swimmers headed by Southeast Asian Games double gold medalist Miguel Molina have conducted free swim clinics nationwide to give back to their countrymen the blessings they received.

“During the Christmas holidays, not too many people are aware that our SEAG swim champs have been conducting free swim clinics over the Philippines since their return from Laos,” said aquatics chief Mark Joseph.

Dubbed the “Swim with Mig” winning spirit clinics, coaches and swimmers from as far down South as Davao, General Santos and Cebu to far up North in Quezon City, Manila and Makati got the rare opportunity to see Molina, a double gold medal winner in Laos, and other fellow RP team mainstays teach the rudiments of the sport and give some time-tested tips, Joseph said.

Also sharing their experiences were SEAG teammates Ryan Arabejo and Filipino-American Daniel Coakley.

“They shared important training, goal-setting and racing tips,” said Joseph. “All our swimmers are on their way back to their foreign training centers now but are leaving with a sense having given back to Philippine swimming.

“A wonderful irony considering they have given much for the country as competitors,” he added.

Joseph said another Fil-Am JB Walsh, who is retiring to concentrate on his medical studies, is also set to conduct his own series of clinics, this time in his hometown Leyte where swimming is being planned to be the province’s new sport.

“The clinics were very well attended and a new series is planned for January. Being part Waray, the two-time Olympian and multi-medalist, Walsh will be conducting a series of swim clinics in Tacloban next month,” said Joseph.

“This goes hand in hand with the Leyte Governor’s decision to make swimming a priority sport for the province. Leyte has a brand-new Olympic pool used in the Palarong Pambansa,” he added.

“JB, who will be hanging up his suit and moving onto medical schooling in the US, will also be leading a two-month long medical mission to reach out to the province’s impoverished communities.

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2010/01/01/536842/seag-tankers-conduct-free-swim-clinics

RP SEA Games swim team gives back

Filipino-American swimmers who represented the country in the recently concluded Laos Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) took some of time off to give back something to the community. Double gold medal winner Miguel Molina led the national tankers who conducted free swim clinics in different parts of the country.

Joining Molina were Ryan Arabejo and Daniel Coakley who broke SEAG records in winning the gold medals in the 1,500m and 50m freestyle events.

The program, handled by the Philippine Amateur Swimming Association (PASA) and dubbed as “Swim with Mig winning spirit clinics", was held in Manila, Makati, Quezon City, Cebu City, General Santos City and Davao City.

“Swimmers in different parts of the country have been able to not just rub elbows with the likes of Filipino champs but they have come up to hear them share important training goal setting and racing tips from our Olympians," said PASA president Mark Joseph.

The country’s ace swimmers readily made themselves available since they also want to give something back to the Filipino people who have been very supportive in their campaign. “All our swimmers are on their way back to their foreign training centers now but are leaving with a sense of having given back to Philippine swimming a wonderful irony considering they have given so much for the country as competitors," added Joseph.

Clinics handled by the top swimmers will not be just a one shot deal as PASA will also hold same activity next year with the month of January set at Tacloban City.

JB Walsh, who will be retiring to study medicine in the US, will be handling the series of clinics which will also be supported by the provincial government of Leyte. “The clinics go hand in hand with the decision of Leyte government to make swimming a priority sport.

The brand new Olympic pool used in the last Palarong Pambansa (National Games) will be the venue," added Joseph. With the program, PASA hopes to widen the country’s grassroots base which will be used for the search of new pool talents for the national team. “We salute our swimmers for their sense of patriotism and bayanihan spirit. This is what swimming is all about, not just better swimmer but better people," added the PASA head. – GMANews.TV

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